Friday, July 30, 2010
The Kaplan Higher Education School of Nursing today announced the
launch of its new online Master of Science in Nursing’s Informatics.
The Kaplan Higher Education School of Nursing today announced the
launch of its new online Master of Science in Nursing’s Informatics
specialization, as well as two new graduate certificates, Nurse
Administrator Graduate Certificate and Nurse Educator Graduate
Certificate all designed to prepare nurses to work in fast-growing
fields.
“The Kaplan Higher Education School of Nursing develops its curriculum
to provide practical, real-world education for nurses seeking to advance
in their careers or expand their scope of responsibility,” said Sheila
Burke, dean of the Kaplan Higher Education School of Nursing. “Our new
online programs are designed to prepare nurses to achieve greater
opportunities and to be thoroughly prepared to serve as leaders
high-demand sectors of healthcare and education. They offer an
exceptional educational experience while providing the flexibility and
support of our online learning platform.”
The Master of Science in Nursing Informatics specialization is designed
to prepare nurses to meet the clinical, educational, research and
administrative challenges of working in a technology rich environment.
The specialization incorporates information technology management
literacy and system leadership competencies to advance evidence-based
practice. The courses culminate with a practicum project that includes
experiential learning in a health care or educational setting. The
curriculum is designed to help prepare students to sit for the American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Informatics Nursing certification
exam.
The Nurse Administrator Graduate Certificate is designed to prepare
nurses to pursue leadership positions in hospitals, community health,
long-term care facilities and other health care systems. The certificate
is also designed to help prepare graduates to sit for the Nursing
Administration or Nursing Administration Advanced Certification
examinations provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The
certificate is designed to prepare graduates to pursue administrative
positions, such as director or assistant director, vice president or
chief nursing officer.
The Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate is designed to prepare nurses to
teach in a variety of settings, including nursing schools, staff
development training, clinical education, and patient and community
education programs. The certificate is also designed to help prepare
students to take the National League of Nursing’s Certified Nurse
Educator (CNE) examination. Certificate holders may pursue positions as
instructors at colleges, and as staff educators in hospitals, health
care centers or other health care agencies.
Certificate program enrollees must have a RN license and have completed a
bachelor’s or master’s of science in nursing degree. Both certificates
may be completed in as little as six months. Enrollment for all programs
begins immediately. For more information, visit www.nursing.kaplan.edu.
The Kaplan Higher Education School of Nursing offers students a full
spectrum of opportunities to pursue online and campus-based nursing
education. Its programs range from certificates for entry-level
healthcare positions to professional degrees that prepare graduates for
nurse leadership positions.
