Sacred Heart University Online 
Reasons to choose Sacred Heart University:
- Earn a degree from one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North according to U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges
- Award-winning faculty members with extensive clinical experience, scholarly and teaching credentials, and up-to-date knowledge
- The convenience and flexibility of a curriculum that is 100% online
- Sacred Heart's nursing programs emphasize personal attention and interaction between faculty members and students to help foster a meaningful educational experience
Featured Programs from Sacred Heart University:
Nursing - RN to Bachelor of Science
The CCNE accredited RN to BSN online program is designed to enhance the nursing skills and knowledge of the registered nurse while providing an overview of today's changing health care system. Completion of the degree requires 27 credits in the Nursing major at the baccalaureate level, all of which may be online. In addition, 30 credits are awarded to the student for previous nursing coursework, based on a review of the student's resume, clinical experience and references, or through the Connecticut Articulation Program as applicable. SHU does not require any testing to award these 30 credits.
Courses in the Nursing RN to BSN Degree program include:
- Foundations of Professional Nursing
- Leadership and Management
- Health Assessment for RNs
- Clinical Leadership for RNs
- Nursing Research
- Community Health Nursing for RNs
Clinical Nurse Leader - Master of Science
Sacred Heart University's CCNE accredited online master's in nursing is a highly innovative and challenging program designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking superior clinical, administrative, and educational skills to move into management roles or positions with more autonomy. This specialization focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to fulfill this new and evolving role, such as evaluating patient outcomes, assessing risk, and coordinating with other health care professionals to ensure high quality care. The program prepares students to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing CNL Certificate Exam. Even those students who are not interested in the CNL position can benefit from the integrated knowledge offered in this specialization.
Courses in the Clinical Nurse Leader MSN Degree program include:
- Family and Community Context for Health Care
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Health Care Information Systems
- Care Management and Resources Across the Continuum
- Disease Management and Outcomes Assessment
- CNL Role Immersion Practicum
Nursing Education - RN to Master of Science
A Master of Science in Nursing can give you more opportunities to move into higher-level positions and jobs with more personal fulfillment. If you are a registered nurse with a diploma or an associate's degree in Nursing, Sacred Heart's CCNE accredited online RN to MSN program can put you on an accelerated path to earning that master's degree.
As the healthcare workforce continues to grow, demand is high for qualified instructors to teach and train the next generation of nurses. Sacred Heart's Nursing Education specialization will complement your clinical training with the latest theories and strategies in teaching and learning. With this specialization, graduates can explore opportunities in nursing schools or instructor positions at hospitals or other healthcare organizations.
From a basic understanding of the issues surrounding nursing education to the latest advances in curriculum design and evaluation, a Master of Science in Nursing with a Nursing Education specialization will prepare you for a rapidly growing and critically important role in our nation's healthcare system.
The Nursing Education track of the SHU Online MSN fulfills the education requirement for the certification as a Nurse Educator certified through the National Leage for Nursing (NLN). Graduates of the SHU Online MSN program who have completed all Nursing Education courses are eligible to seek NLN Nurse Educator certification provided they have a minimum of two years of experience as a nurse educator.
Courses in the Nursing Education MSN Degree program include:
- Pharmacology for the Nurse Educator
- Theoretical Basis of Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education
- Disease Management and Outcomes Assessment
- Care Management and Resources Across the Continuum
Patient Care Services Administration - Master of Science
Sacred Heart University's CCNE accredited online master's in nursing is a highly innovative and challenging program designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking superior clinical, administrative, and educational skills to move into management roles or positions with more autonomy. This specialization is designed to prepare you for nursing leadership positions involving administrative responsibility. You'll learn how to use business and information management, integration of finances, and program evaluation as tools to provide effective and efficient care.
Courses in the Patient Care Services Administration MSN Degree program include:
- Strategic Leadership for Patient Care Services
- Management of Human Resources Emphasis
- Health Care Information Systems
- Management of Financial Resources
- Patient Care Services Administration Practicum
Sacred Heart is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), one of six regional associations in the United States that accredit schools and colleges. The BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The University is pleased to have been named one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges. The Princeton Review includes Sacred Heart in the latest edition of the Princeton Review's The Best 371 Colleges. |
