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Nursing Administration
at California University of Pennsylvania Online
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Master of Science in Nursing -
Nursing Administration and Leadership:
The MSN program in Nursing Administration and Leadership prepares advanced
practitioners in nursing administration and leadership who will address
prevailing health and nursing issues, and have a comprehensive understanding of
and beginning competence in nursing research, and foundation for doctoral study
in nursing.
The completely web-based program is California University of PA's Department
of Nursing's first contribution to CalU Global Online (CalUGO). CalUGO is a key
initiative within the University to provide high quality, niche online programs
to students across the country and around the world. California University,
founded in 1852 and accredited for over 50 years is part of the Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The high quality MSN program was
designed using standards developed by the American Association of Colleges of
Nursing (AACN) and builds upon Cal U's undergraduate RN-BSN program. Upon
completion of the program, graduates will be eligible academically to take the
National Certification exam for Nurse Administration offered by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The MSN program is completely web-based thus enabling students to continue in
their present employment positions while completing the program. The program
extends over 20 consecutive months, with two courses offered consecutively in 8-
week periods each fall and spring semester, and in 6-week summer sessions for
the first summer session. Students will end the program by completing a 135-hour
practicum during the second 12-week summer session, with at least 90-hours in
the practicum setting working at the same times as the preceptor. The practicum
in nursing administration allows students to work with a nurse administrator in
their area of interest. Students must take responsibility for initiating the
contact with a nurse administrator preceptor.
One cohort of 35 students per year will be admitted each January. The cohort
of students will learn, communicate, and interact online as a virtual community
of peers. The courses and content blend concepts and practice in the areas of
nursing theory and research, health promotion and disease prevention, health
policy, management, organization, delivery systems of patient care, human
resource management, legal and ethical practice, and health care finance based
upon the United States health care system. Courses are presented with streaming
video, narrated PowerPoint presentations, and online forums. Threaded discussion
groups, chat rooms, and e-mail allow the cohorts to communicate and interact,
adding unique insight into the discussion. Students use their existing place of
employment and other work-related experiences to apply concepts, theories and
techniques into their daily practice.
The MSN in Nursing Administration and Leadership program was designed to
address current practice and employment trends for nurse administrators and
leaders. Today's nurse administrators and leaders depend on a thorough
understanding of management, legal and ethical issues, finance, and marketing in
order to achieve the expectations of their job. Highly developed managers and
leaders make a difference in patient safety and patient outcomes, staff
preparation, job satisfaction, and ultimately retention of nurses. Nurse
administrators are expected to design, develop and lead systems consistent with
healthcare quality standards. Also, the current level of economic competition
within, between, and among healthcare organizations mandates that employers
recognize and appreciate sound business expertise, and that their hiring
practices reflect these values. The MSN in Nursing Administration and Leadership
develops strong and visionary leaders who are competent in all of dimensions of
the role.
Cal U Global Online is a worldwide learning community providing convenient
and state-of-the-art classroom delivery of quality academic programs.
Cal U Global Online programs are delivered completely over the Internet so that
students can log on and complete their school work when it’s convenient for
them. The asynchronous format allows students the freedom to fit classes into
their busy lifestyle; work at home, in the office, on vacation, in the early
morning or late at night, wherever and whenever they want. It is the perfect way
for them to reach their educational goals while maintaining a normal work and
home life.
California University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Commission on Higher
Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and various program-based
agencies.
California University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Pennsylvania State System
of Higher Education, traces its roots to an Academy founded in 1852 in
California, Pennsylvania. For more than 150 years, it has been known for its
educational excellence. As part of its new initiative, Cal U Global Online, it
is building a worldwide learning community through quality academic programs
that are offered 100 percent on the Internet.
Cal U of PA has a mission to build character and careers. It provides high
quality undergraduate education in applied engineering and technology, computer
science, business-related programs, health services, environmental sciences,
education and more than 100 other programs. Science and technology are the
University’s special missions; education and human services programs reflect a
long tradition of excellence; liberal arts programs offer a variety of career
opportunities and build a solid educational foundation through the general
education curriculum.
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