Many of today's nursing jobs require a specialized or advanced nursing degree. The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at American Sentinel University teaches you how to develop key nursing management skills and gain the advantage resulting from a comprehensive high-quality graduate program. The program also allows you to gain real-world skills that can be applied immediately. This online nursing degree program has been designed for those aspiring to take up positions in management and team leadership.

The main aim of the online nursing program is to prepare leaders, managers, and practitioners who help achieve optimal health in the dynamic healthcare system. The program prepares advanced practice nurses for a career as nursing administrators. Moreover, management of resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and application of technology, information systems, knowledge, and critical thinking are taught in the program. Students graduating with a Master of Science in nursing from American Sentinel University are expected to be able to:

* Utilize theoretical knowledge to guide advanced practice nursing.

* Collaborate in research activities and utilize knowledge gained from research in advanced practice nursing.

* Evaluate health policies and economics related to the delivery of healthcare.

* Assume roles as leaders and collaborators with other professionals and communities in planning, providing, and evaluating healthcare.

The online Master of Science in Nursing consists of twelve 3-credit courses for a total of 36 Credits. Students have the option of transferring up to 12 hours from previous graduate study. The curriculum for the Master of Science in Nursing includes Healthcare Systems, Theoretical Foundations, Diverse Populations and Healthcare, Research Design, Modern Organizations and Healthcare, Human Resources Management, Leadership in Healthcare Organizations, Healthcare Informatics, Healthcare Finance and Economics, Healthcare Strategic Management and Planning, Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Management, and a Strategic Capstone Seminar.

Some prerequisites for admission to the Master of Science in nursing at American Sentinel University are:

* A completed application, submitted either online or via postal mail.

* Two references from current or past senior managers.

* A goal statement that states the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your studies at American Sentinel University. The Admissions Committee evaluates goals statements as part of the application process.

* A resume, curriculum vitae, or list of professional accomplishments.

* Original transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, sent directly to American Sentinel University from the institution.