Walden University Online 
  
Reasons to choose Walden University:
- Providing an engaging learning experience for working professionals for over 38 years
- World-class library, Writing Center, tutoring, and other student services also provide learners with essential resources
- As part of the Laureate International Universities, Walden shares a commitment to broadening access to quality higher education through a unique, multinational educational community, which creates opportunities for our students to advance their lives and the communities they serve
- CCNE Accreditation (Nursing) for Master of Science in Nursing programs
Featured Programs from Walden University:
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Computer Information Systems / Healthcare Informatics - Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems / Health Informatics program is designed to prepare learners with the technical and business skills to use technology to help people and organizations. With the specialization in healthcare informatics, students will study the healthcare industry and learn how a variety of information systems are involved in patient care, research, administration, and public health. They will explore social and ethical issues as they prepare to help analyze and design healthcare information systems, policies, and processes.
Courses in the Health Informatics BS Degree program include:
- Database Management Systems
- Information Systems Project Management
- Information Security and Privacy
- Structure of the Healthcare Industry
- Patient Records Practice and Policy
- Healthcare Information Systems Applications
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Healthcare Management - Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Healthcare Management prepares students to effectively direct, manage, and evaluate health services, organizations, and programs within a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, nursing and retirement communities, physician's offices, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Students gain skills and competencies necessary to effectively lead healthcare organizations in the 21st century and to improve the quality, safety, and delivery of health services. Because of the evolving U.S. health system, the aging population, and the projected shortage of healthcare professionals, there is a growing need for healthcare administrators. Demand and opportunity for those with even bachelor's-level training will crescendo over the next decade.
Courses in the Healthcare Management BS Degree program include:
- Concepts of Health Promotion
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Behavioral and Cultural Issues in Healthcare
- Aging Across the Lifespan
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Finance and Economics
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Health Studies / Health Informatics - Bachelor of Science
Whether you currently work in allied health or are seeking to enter the field, you can leverage your experience and help prepare to take the next step in your career and professional development.
The Health Studies / Helalth Informatics BS Degree program will help students apply multidisciplinary approaches to the study of illness, disease and injury and analyze legal and ethical issues related to health care delivery and clinical research. They will develop the ability to assess and develop relevant solutions related to the impact of aging on health and health care delivery.
Graduates will understand how information technology can be used to support clinical and managerial decision-making in health care.
In the Informatics specialization, students will learn how to apply information technology to support clinical and managerial decision-making, promote patient safety and enhance quality of care. They'll broaden their knowledge of technology safeguards and related ethical and legal issues, as well as acquire the skills for a position as a network and systems administrator, data communication analyst, or medical records and health information technician.
Courses in the Health Studies / Health Informatics BS Degree program include:
- Information Technology Infrastructure
- Internet Computing
- Information Security and Privacy
- Information Security Techniques
- Computer Forensics
- Health Informatics
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Health Studies / Health Management - Bachelor of Science
Managers and organizational leaders must learn to successfully guide health care organizations into the 21st century. In this concentration, learn to create and apply policies and financially manage the delivery of health care services. Develop key concepts related to strategic planning, marketing and human resources in health care organizations. Learn methods for assessing and improving quality and safety issues as you prepare for a management or leadership position in a range of health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, or medical laboratories.
Courses in the Health Studies / Health Management BS Degree program include:
- Introduction to Health Management
- Healthcare Organization Theory and Behavior
- Health Finance and Economics
- Healthcare Quality and Safety
- Strategic Planning and Marketing in Healthcare
- Managing the Healthcare Workforce
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Information Systems Management / Healthcare Informatics - Master
Walden's Master of Information Systems Management program is designed to prepare you with the technical and business skills to advance your career in information systems--the fastest growing sector in the economy according the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gain the knowledge and experience you need to assume a leadership position in the information systems field and to make important contributions to your organization and profession.
Withthe Health Informatics specialization, technical professionals and those with an interest in a technical career can strengthen their data management skills and learn to apply them in the healthcare industry. The Health Informatics curriculum reflects the most current healthcare practices.
The MISM program blends academic theory with hands-on experience so that you can
- Enhance your ability to create and manage information systems, processes, and services to give you and your organization a competitive edge.
- Explore legal, ethical, professional, and social responsibility issues related to the widespread use of technology.
- Acquire the skill set to fill the most urgent needs of hiring managers in information systems and prepare to move into management positions that oversee information systems and service supply chains.
- Translate your distance-learning experience to the workplace and improve your ability to work across organizational, disciplinary, and geographic boundaries.
Courses in the Healthcare Informatics MISM Degree program include:
- Foundations of Health Informatics
- Information Systems Management
- Representation of Health Information
- Information System and Service Analysis and Design
- System and Service Architecture
- Information Systems Project Management
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Nursing - Bachelor of Science
This online degree completion program provides current registered nurses who have a hospital diploma or associate degree in nursing with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Changing job placements in health care organizations and evolving demands by diverse populations for superior health care delivery, and pending legislation in several states (NY, IA), are propelling the nursing industry to establish a bachelor’s degree as minimum preparation to practice.
Walden ’s BSN curriculum has been designed by nursing experts and provides an in-depth understanding of evidence-based practices that can be applied on the job immediately. The program can be completed in as little as 18 months (time to completion depends on individual progress and credits transferred). With a Walden BSN degree, you can gain the skills and credentials you need to stay current in an evolving health care industry.
Courses in the Nursing BS Degree program include:
- Issues and Trends in Nursing
- Information Management in Nursing and Health Care
- Pathopharmacology
- Health Assessment
- Topics in Clinical Nursing
- Leadership Competencies in Nursing and Health Care
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Clinical Research Administration - Master of Science
This practice-oriented online degree program offered by Walden University features a relevant, current curriculum designed to provide insight into the most recent developments in the clinical research field. It emphasizes state-of-the art knowledge of clinical research execution and management through analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical testing activities. The forward-looking curriculum of the M.S. in Clinical Research Administration Program will give you the strong background in clinical research management required for leadership positions in companies and organizations across the industry.
Courses in the Clinical Research Administration MS Degree program include:
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in Managing and Monitoring Clinical Trials
- Biostatistics
- Information and Data Management
- Product Development in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Device Industries
- Health Economics and Financial Management in Clinical Research Administration
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Health Informatics - Master of Science
Through Walden's M.S. in Health Informatics, you can gain the skills and training you need to integrate advanced digital technologies into the field of health care and use electronic data to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare services. Learn to apply health informatics to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of disease and to reduce the occurrences of medical errors.
Courses in the Health Informatics MS Degree program include:
- Introduction to Health Informatics
- Information Systems Management
- Nature, Structure, and Representation of Health Information
- Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and Change Management
- Health Care Information Technology Business and Finance
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Healthcare Administration - Master
This practice-oriented online degree program offered at Walden University features a relevant, current curriculum that addresses the core competencies and best practices of the profession. It emphasizes understanding clinical service delivery through the analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical support service activities and includes a practicum to give you hands-on experience in the field. The cutting-edge curriculum will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise in health care management needed for leadership positions across the spectrum of health care delivery organizations. Career opporunties are available in the following fields, heath care providers, health care supplies, health insurance organizations, and health care policy organizations.
Courses in the Healthcare Administration Master's program include:
- Health Law and Ethics
- Human Resources Management
- Operations Analysis
- Quality Assessment and Improvement
- Health Informatics and Technology
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Healthcare Management - MBA
With a specialization in healthcare management, you will have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and the financial management techniques that guide the operation of healthcare organizations. Study the application of economic principles to critical healthcare decisions such as the allocation and distribution of resources and services. Explore the techniques required to develop, manage and control healthcare finances.
Courses in the Healthcare Management MBA program include:
- Financial Management
- Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage
- U.S. Healthcare Delivery System
- Health Economics
- Financial Management
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For Registered Nurses entering the program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
This CCNE accredited online program focuses on developing leaders and educators to fill critical roles in nursing. Based on educational and professional guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Nurses Association, this program uses nationally known experts to help candidates acquire the knowledge to educate nursing students, staff and patients-and prepare for current and future career opportunities. The program is available to RNs with a BSN, ADN, or Diploma.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months.
The MSN Degree (BSN Track) program offers 3 specializations:
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Nursing (BSN Track) / Education - Master of Science
For Registered Nurses entering the program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Graduates of the CCNE accredited M.S. degree program in Nursing have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the profession and contribute to positive social change in their communities and throughout the world. The Education specialization addresses the growing need for nurse educators. Nurses also provide essential education in staff development, patient/family, schools, occupational, and community settings.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months.
Courses in the Education / MSN Degree program include:
- Student-Centered Learning in Nursing Education
- Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators
- Integrating Technology Into Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation
- The Nurse Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
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Nursing (BSN Track) / Leadership & Management - Master of Science
For Registered Nurses entering the program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
With the CCNE accredited MS in Nursing with a specialization in Management and Leadership, graduates can become agents of change and leaders in their field. Learners will gain the knowledge, skills and influence to affect more lives and make an even bigger difference. The curriculum is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master's Education and the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators - the same standards used to create the essentials of magnetism for magnet hospitals.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months.
Courses in the Leadership & Management / MSN Degree program include:
- The Nurse Administrator: Leading and Managing for Excellence
- Health Care Finance and Budgeting
- Human Resources Management
- Understanding Health Care Systems
- Linking Theory to Nursing Practice
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Nursing (BSN Track) Nursing Informatics - Master of Science
For Registered Nurses entering the program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Students of this CCNE accredited program will learn how to more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. This specialization offers a multidisciplinary approach to informatics by blending nursing science, computer science, and information science. Coursework focuses on such key areas as information systems, database concepts, and effective project management. Fieldwork experience provides learners with the opportunity to apply their new knowledge immediately. Applicants who have a diploma, A.D.N., or bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing and are licensed registered nurses may be accepted in the M.S. program in Nursing, provided they fulfill the general education requirements. Once applicants meet these requirements, they are admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundational courses. Students then progress on to the core curriculum, the specialization courses, and finally, the capstone courses.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months.
Courses in the Nursing Informatics / MSN Degree program include:
- Informatics in Nursing and Health Care
- Information and Knowledge Management
- Supporting Workflow in Health Care Systems
- Project Management: Health Care Information Technology
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Nursing (RN Track) - Master of Science
For Registered Nurses with a hospital diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.), or bachelor’s degree (other than BSN)
This CCNE accredited online program focuses on developing leaders and educators to fill critical roles in nursing. Based on educational and professional guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Nurses Association, this program uses nationally known experts to help learners acquire the knowledge to educate nursing students, staff and patients-and prepare for current and future career opportunities. The program is available to RNs with a BSN, ADN, or Diploma.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months.
The MSN Degree (RN Track) program offers 3 specializations:
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Nursing (RN Track) / Education - Master of Science
For Registered Nurses with a hospital diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.), or bachelor’s degree (other than BSN)
Graduates of the CCNE accredited M.S. degree program in Nursing have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the profession and contribute to positive social change in their communities and throughout the world. The Education specialization addresses the growing need for nurse educators. Nurses also provide essential education in staff development, patient/family, schools, occupational, and community settings.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months.
Courses in the Education / MSN Degree program include:
- Student-Centered Learning in Nursing Education
- Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators
- Integrating Technology Into Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation
- The Nurse Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
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Nursing (RN Track) / Leadership & Management - Master of Science
With the CCNE accredited MS in Nursing with a specialization in Management and Leadership, graduates can become agents of change and leaders in their field. Learners will gain the knowledge, skills and influence to affect more lives and make an even bigger difference. The curriculum is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master's Education and the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators - the same standards used to create the essentials of magnetism for magnet hospitals.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months.
Courses in the Leadership & Management / MSN Degree program include:
- The Nurse Administrator: Leading and Managing for Excellence
- Health Care Finance and Budgeting
- Human Resources Management
- Understanding Health Care Systems
- Linking Theory to Nursing Practice
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Nursing (RN Track) / Nursing Informatics - Master of Science
For Registered Nurses with a hospital diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.), or bachelor’s degree (other than BSN)
Students of this CCNE accredited program will learn how to more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. This specialization offers a multidisciplinary approach to informatics by blending nursing science, computer science, and information science. Coursework focuses on such key areas as information systems, database concepts, and effective project management. Fieldwork experience provides learners with the opportunity to apply their new knowledge immediately. Applicants who have a diploma, A.D.N., or bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing and are licensed registered nurses may be accepted in the M.S. program in Nursing, provided they fulfill the general education requirements. Once applicants meet these requirements, they are admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundational courses. Students then progress on to the core curriculum, the specialization courses, and finally, the capstone courses.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months.
Courses in the Nursing Informatics / MSN Degree program include:
- Informatics in Nursing and Health Care
- Information and Knowledge Management
- Supporting Workflow in Health Care Systems
- Project Management: Health Care Information Technology
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Public Administration / Health Policy - Master
Through in-depth research and practical coursework, learners will acquire the management and organizational capabilities they need to administer and oversee diverse and complex agencies as they work for the public good. Students will learn from scholar-practitioners who share their academic expertise and experience in the field to help them quickly apply what they learn. With the health policy specialization, students will gain valuable knowledge about health delivery systems, health policy, health administration, and health finance centers so they can manage and navigate effectively and successfully in this dynamic environment.
Courses in the Public Administration / Health Policy Master's Degree program include:
- Public Policy Analysis
- Health Policy and Management
- Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Public Health
- Leadership, Professionalism, and Ethics in Public Health Practice
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Public Health - MPH
Walden University's Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) online degree program gives you the real-world skills and knowledge you need to promote community wellness, disease prevention and health. By understanding the unique factors influencing public health, you'll be able to use your increased knowledge and confidence to make a difference in your community. This practice-oriented online degree program will connect you with international faculty, as well as a worldwide community of peers who are dedicated to the promotion of health and prevention of illness. The Master of Public Health features a sequentially designed curriculum developed to provide the most collaborative learning experience while engaging you in foundational studies in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and administration, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health.
Courses in the Public Health MPH program include :
- Principles of Communication in Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Health
- Health Policy and Management
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Health Services - Doctor of Philosophy
Walden ’s Ph.D. in Health Services examines both the theoretical and practical aspects of health care services, based on a learning model that encourages original research and real-world application of knowledge. This dual approach will help you become an effective scholar-practitioner who can meet the challenges of today’s health care system and the community it serves.
This General Program option offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of health services. Students will study several issues of health and human behavior, including health and healing, health and professional behavior, health and social behavior, and health and lifespan issues.
The Health Services PhD program offers 2 specializations:
- Community Health Promotion and Education
- Health Management and Policy
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Health Services / Community Health Promotion & Education - Doctor of Philosophy
The Community Health Promotion and Education specialization focuses on developing strategies that improve the health of communities and their individual members. Included in this specialization are the study of multiple issues of health and human behavior, including health and healing, health and professional behavior, health and social behavior, and health and life span issues. Students may focus in the areas of community health, environmental and occupational health, school health, and worksite health, or students can design their own area of study.
Courses in the Health Services / Community Health Promotion & Education PhD Degree program include:
- Organizing Community Action for Health Promotion and Education
- Public Campaigns for Health Promotion and Education
- Public Health Policy Design and Implementation
- Health Promotion and Education in Diverse Populations
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Health Services / Health Management and Policy - Doctor of Philosophy
The Health Management and Policy specialization prepares professionals to administer health and medical care services within the “integrated delivery systems” model. This specialization also prepares professionals to become administrators of health profession programs (e.g., nursing, public health, and allied health) in higher education institutions. Graduates are prepared to provide administrative leadership and to conduct research to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the services they administer.
Courses in the Health Services / Health Management and Policy PhD Degree program include:
- Health Services in the Contemporary Context
- Integrative Professional Practice in Health Services
- Health Services Delivery and Ethical Implications
- Theories of Case Study Research and Applied Change in Health Services
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Public Health - Doctor of Philosophy
Public Health professionals can increase their influence in the critical arena of public health care with a Walden Ph.D. in Public Health. With a learning model that integrates an interactive, online learning environment with in-person academic residencies, the doctoral program culminates in a dissertation showcasing original research they will contribute to the field. Many graduates leverage their experience to assume leadership roles in academia or positions in the public or private sector.
The Public Health PhD program offers 2 specializations:
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Public Health / Community Health Promotion and Education - Doctor of Philosophy
The Ph.D. in Public Health program focuses on seeking solutions to significant public health problems, as well as applying and integrating new knowledge into public health research and practice settings. The curriculum is focused on community health, including medical, social, political, ethical and economic factors that contribute to an overall well-being of a public health system and to the community it serves. The program emphasizes the development and demonstration of strong research skills--skills that will help students pursue professional careers in academia or service to public and private governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Courses in the Public Health / Community Health Promotion and Education PhD Degree program include:
- Organizing Community Action for Health Promotion and Education
- Public Campaigns for Health Promotion and Education
- Public Health Policy Design and Implementation
- Health Promotion and Education Interventions in Diverse Populations
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Public Health / Epidemiology - Doctor of Philosophy
A PhD. in Public Health from Walden University prepares students to understand how local, regional, national, and global factors influence public health practice. After generating new information from interdisciplinary topics, students will create and evaluate programs using contemporary methodologies. The Epidemiology specialization focuses on the scientific understanding of the causes, distribution, control and prevention of disease in populations.
Courses in the Public Health / Epidemiology PhD Degree program include:
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Social and Behavioral Epidemiology
- Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology
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Public Policy and Administration / Health Services - Doctor of Philosophy
The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program educates students on public policy issues and social change through forward-thinking management. Public and nonprofit institutions are transforming and society is demanding professionals who are able to improve the services of organizations. Walden's program helps learners develop new public policies and visionary plans. This Health Services specialization will help learners gain valuable knowledge about health delivery systems, health policy, health administration, and health finance centers so they can manage effectively and successfully in this unique environment.
Courses in the Public Policy / Health Services PhD Degree program include:
- U.S. and International Health Care Systems
- Health Services Financial Management
- Health Care Organization, Policy, and Administration
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Nursing / Education - Post Master's Certificate
This certificate program offered by Walden University prepares nurses for faculty positions in all types of undergraduate nursing programs, as well as for educator roles in diverse practice settings. Nurses can gain the knowledge to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing students and other individuals/groups needing health-related education.
Courses in the Nursing Education Certificate program include:
- Student-Centered Learning in Nursing Education
- Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators
- Integrating Technology Into Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation
- The Nurse Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
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Nursing / Informatics - Post Master's Certificate
This program can prepare learners to effectively use information technology to enhance decision-making in various health care settings. Coursework for this program blends nursing science with computer and information science, and focuses on core concepts in nursing informatics, knowledge and information management, and effective project management. Nursing professionals will gain the knowledge to integrate data, information, and knowledge to support decision-making processes that positively affect patients and practitioners.
Courses in the Nursing Informatics Certificate program include:
- Informatics in Nursing and Health Care
- Information and Knowledge Management
- Supporting Workflow in HealthCare Systems
- Project Management: Health Care Information Technology
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Nursing / Leadership & Management - Post Master's Certificate
Nurses who complete this certificate program offered by Walden University will receive training that will help them prepare for, or enhance their current leadership positions in, complex health care systems. They can subsequently use their newfound knowledge and skills to make a difference in work force development, resource management, integration of technology, and the maintenance and improvement of quality care.
Courses in the Nursing Leadership & Management Certificate program include:
- The Nurse Administrator: Leading and Managing for Excellence
- Health Care Finance and Budgeting
- Human Resources Management
- Case Study: Quality Nursing in a Complex Health Care Organization
Walden University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Walden University's M.S. program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). |
