Vanderbilt University Online

Highlights

• Graduate School of Nursing ranked #19 by U.S. News & World Report
• Ranked the #16 best research-oriented medical school by U.S. News & World Report
• Providing education since 1873
• Ranked 18th among national universities by U.S. News & World Report
• Among the top 25 recipients of federal educational research funds
• Accreditation provided by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission

About the School

Vanderbilt University includes four undergraduate and six graduate schools. The school offers a variety of educational programs. Vanderbilt University Online offers a collection of graduate degrees. Of particular interest is the master's degree in Nursing Health Systems Management. The online curriculum is specifically designed for working nurse professionals. The online master's degree in Nursing Health Systems Management is taught by the same instructors that teach the on-campus curriculum and the diploma is the same as the on-campus degree.

Academic Programs

The online master's degree in Nursing Health Systems Management prepares graduates for upper management positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities and other healthcare settings. Graduates are prepared to manage a nursing team and to make organizational and budgetary decisions at the executive level. The program includes general graduate level nursing classes along with management classes.

Current health care problems are thoroughly reviewed in the highly interactive curriculum. The program also thoroughly reviews healthcare delivery systems, management strategies for healthcare systems and healthcare management of populations.

The online program includes two required management practicum in the student's local area. In addition, graduates are eligible to take the national board certification exam.

Learning Options

• Students can complete the online master's degree in Nursing Health Systems Management in two years with part-time study
• The courses are accessible to students 24/7
• The master's degree in Nursing Health Systems Management begins in the spring, summer and fall

Faculty

The classes are taught by experienced, professionals.

Student Life

The online nursing students are provided with an admissions advisor, group facilitator, program manager and a professor. Students also have access to 24/7 live technical support.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Candidates for the master's degree in Nursing Health Systems Management are required to have a bachelor's degree in nursing and also an active nursing license that is unencumbered. They also need to submit GRE exam results. In addition, financial aid is available for qualified students. Scholarships are also available.