About the Degree

If you are seeking a management or administration career in the field of criminal justice, Walden University can help you gain the knowledge and skills necessary though their Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program with a concentration in Management and Administration.

This online program blends modern theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices to prepare you for a rewarding career.

Walden’s coursework is based on recommendations from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

The concentration will teach you how to create and apply budgets and policies to manage an organization. You will learn how to develop and integrate different agencies to anticipate and respond to critical events.

After graduating, you will be ready to assume roles in a variety of departments, including law enforcement offices, criminal justice related non-profit organizations, and victim and advocacy services.

Course highlights include Data Analysis for the Criminal Justice Professional, Law Enforcement, Management and Supervision in Criminal Justice Systems, and Planning and Budgeting.

To apply for admission, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 24 years old.

About the School

With over 36,000 graduates, Walden University is a popular choice for online students.

In 2009, the Online Education Database ranked the university 2nd in the “Peer Web Citations” category and 4th in the “Scholarly Citations” category.

The school’s online learning environment includes interactive media. In the criminal justice program, you will experience the crime assessment process through lifelike, computer-generated scenarios of crime scenes.

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About the Degree

Grand Canyon University’s RN to BSN program is aimed at helping registered nurses with an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing.

With this degree program, you can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in a flexible online format.

You can go to class whenever you have free time, whether it is during the lunch break or the middle of the night.

The coursework is tailored to meet the needs of adult students and it maximizes the strengths of working professionals.

As a student, you will have opportunities to apply the theories, research, and concepts in your clinical practice.

Grand Canyon has a low tuition cost compared to other online schools.

They have highly qualified faculty and small classes (less than 20 students).

The classes are taught by experts in their fields who share knowledge and experience in the areas of clinical patient care, professional nursing practice and leadership, and healthcare management.

Course highlights include Family-Centered Health Promotion, Concepts in Community and Public Health, Spirituality in Health Care, and Nursing Leadership and Management.

The curriculum also includes a bridge course that will help you transition into the baccalaureate program.

About the School

Grand Canyon University is a small, accredited, private, Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is consistently listed in US News and World Report and the Student Guide to America’s 100 Best College Buys.

Through advanced and emerging technologies, Grand Canyon has adapted the same high educational standards that exist in traditional programs to their online programs.

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About the Degree

With Walden University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), you can increase your knowledge, learn useful skills for the workforce, and advance your nursing career.

This online degree completion program helps registered nurses complete a BSN degree without having commute to class, relocate, or reschedule work commitments to fit class schedules.

Walden’s curriculum was designed by nursing experts and provides an education that can be applied on the job right away.

Course highlights include Issues and Trends in Nursing, Information Management in Nursing and Health Care, Health Assessment, and Leadership Competencies in Nursing and Health Care.

The degree can be earned in as few as 18 months. Your graduation date depends on how many credits you transfer and the speed of your academic progress.

If you are admitted to the program, you may be awarded up to 50 quarter credits for meeting competencies required to achieve the nursing license through either a diploma program or an associate degree program.

To qualify for admission, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 24 years old and have a valid RN license.

About the School

Walden University has graduated over 36,000 students worldwide.

In their online degree programs, all students are required to participate. Therefore, you will get a wide range of experiences and perspectives from other learners that you can apply to your field.

The school offers support services, including writing, research, and technical help.

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About the Degree

Post University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management online program prepares registered nurses to advance to management positions in healthcare. After you graduate from the program, you will be equipped with decision-making, communications, quantitative analytical, critical-thinking, and leadership skills.

The program is entirely online so you avoid commuting and interruptions to your career. Also, you can earn the degree at their own schedule.

The classes are highly interactive and small. The teachers have advanced degrees and are experienced professionals in their respective fields. They are experts at combining theory and practice and they teach from a relevant and high quality curriculum.

You may transfer up to 60 credits from a previous degree or diploma program. It takes 120 credit hours total to finish the degree.

The courses are offered in an accelerated format of 8-week modules, six times a year, so you can earn the degree in as few as 18 months.

To apply, you must have an RN license.

About the Degree

The Online Education Database ranks Post University 18th among online schools including a top 10 ranking in percentage of students receiving financial aid.

In 1976, Post created accelerated degree programs to help Vietnam veterans return to the workforce. Over time, the school saw that the programs were also useful to working adults.

In 1996, Post started offering their programs online.

The school is the largest provider of online education in Connecticut.

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About the Degree

Kaplan University’s School of Nursing offers an accredited, online R.N. to B.S. in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program. This program centers around risk reduction, information and health care technologies, human diversity, health promotion, ethics, management theory, disease prevention, and health care system and policies.

The online BSN degree is a great stepping stone for registered nurses looking for broader career opportunities. The Kaplan faculty will help you learn the skills required to land specialized nursing jobs and management positions.

Tuition is $371 per credit hour. The program is 91 credits in total. Also, an additional 90 credits are required from your associate’s degree or nursing diploma. If you earned credits from another school or have relevant work experience, you may qualify to transfer credits towards the degree.

Program highlights include a capstone in nursing. This course will be done in your region with the guidance of expert faculty. The capstone allows you to apply what you have learned online in a real-world setting.

To qualify for admission, you must have a current, unencumbered RN license in at least one U.S. state, including the state in which your clinical will be completed.

About the School

Kaplan University’s online focus allows them to recruit the top educators and professionals in the nursing field. This means you will be taught by industry leaders that have up-to-date knowledge and on-the-job skills.

The school offers a wide variety of support services to make your online education a good experience. Technical support is available by live chat, email, and phone.

Also, you will have access to student advisors. The academic advisors can help you achieve academic success while the career services advisors can help you find a great job when you graduate.

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About the Degree

Chamberlain College of Nursing offers a Fast-Track RN to BSN degree completion program for adult learners with busy schedules. This online program helps RNs finish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in as few as 3 semesters.

The program is very flexible. The curriculum does not have any on-site clinical requirements. Also, unlike many other online schools, Chamberlain has a rolling admissions process. This means you can apply any time during the year and not have to wait months to be admitted into the program.

As a student, you will participate in experiential learning projects. The Chamberlain faculty will focus on core concepts relevant to professional settings and you will be able to interact with fellow students who share similar professional values and experiences.

Generous credit transfer opportunities are available. If you are a registered nurse with an unrestricted license, you can receive over 80 transfer hours towards your BSN degree.

To apply, you must be an a registered nurse and have a current, active RN license in the United States, or you must be an associate member of National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

About the School

Chamberlain College of Nursing offers a trusted education that is derived from their 120-year history of excellence as a nursing college. The school has a top-notch, degreed faculty with clinical experience.

The name of the college is derived from the Middle English word chaumberlein which means “chief steward”. Chamberlain exemplifies the nurse as the chief steward of progressive health care.

Chamberlain is one of the few schools that offers an online BSN completion program with both NLNAC and CCNE accreditation.

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About the Degree

Graceland University offers an RN to BSN online degree program that was developed to be flexible for working professionals. The online format makes the coursework both convenient and comprehensive. The clinicals can be completed at your region (anywhere in the United States).

You will work with a member of Graceland’s nursing faculty during your practicum and your hands-on experience will be monitored by a local preceptor.

There is only one on-campus requirement: a four-day focus session at the Independence, MO campus.

Graceland’s faculty and student support counselors will guide you from application to graduation. The teachers are leaders in their fields. They can offer you personal attention so that you succeed in your studies.

You can earn up to 28 credit hours from your undergraduate nursing classes – even if you took the classes years ago. Credit may also be given for specific certification like CCRN. The general education requirements can be satisfied through CLEP, online classes, and/or credit transfer.

Course highlights include: Leadership Roles in Nursing, Pharmacology, and Community Health Care.

To apply to the program, you must have a current RN licensure in the United States.

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Graceland University’s online programs are easy to fit in today’s complex schedules.

The school has chosen eCollege as their online platform. This distance learning program is easy to use and offers 24/7 technical assistance. Also, the support counselors are available to help you get the most out of your online coursework.

Graceland’s RN to BSN program is nationally accredited by the most stringent organizations in the field.

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About the Degree

Are you an LPN or LVN looking to improve your nursing career? You can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree without going to a physical campus. Indiana State University offers an online LPN to BSN degree program with no waiting list.

Your clinical hours can be done locally and you can transfer applicable credit hours to Indiana State. Some courses can be satisfied by college equivalency exams and department challenge exams.

The Indiana State faculty will prepare you for many different roles in the nursing field including leadership positions.

After graduation, you will be awarded a BSN degree and you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to become a registered nurse (RN).

Nurses with a BSN degree earn more than nurses without the degree. Degreed nurses have more responsibilities in their jobs. They supervise other health care personnel. And they collaborate with other professionals in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans for their patients and clients.

Currently, the Indiana State LPN to BSN online program is recognized or approved by the individual State Board of Nursing or Higher Education Commission in 36 states and two U.S territories. If you have questions about the program for your location, please contact your local State Board of Nursing or Indiana State University.

About the School

Indiana State University has provided distance education since 1969.

They moved their on-campus classes online by using the latest technology. All online classes are delivered on the internet. Some courses include video, audio, and/or live web-based conferencing.

The school offers many services for online students including technical assistance, financial aid programs, credit transfer assistance, and an online bookstore.

Financial aid includes state and federal aid (including veterans benefits), students loans, and scholarships. In addition, Indiana State has the Sycamore Payment Plan, which allows eligible students to pay for semester-based classes in small monthly payments instead of large yearly or semester payments.

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About the Degree

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program for registered nurses.

As a student in the program, you will be prepared to take on more responsibilities and advance your career. Your salary potential will increase after graduation. If you choose to go to graduate school, you will have the value of widespread recognition that comes from a UIC degree.

The degree program can be finished in 16 months if you take classes in back-to-back terms. The online format allows you to fit the classwork whenever you have free time and there is no residency requirement. Also, your practicum experiences can be done near your location.

Class highlights include Exploring Complementary/Alternative Practices, Nursing Leadership and Management in Healthcare, and Concepts/Processes for Contemporary Nursing.

To qualify for admission, you must have a valid, unencumbered registered nurse license.

Most students who apply have already satisfied some or all of the class prerequisites of the program. On average, students only need to take a few classes beyond their associate’s degree and/or RN licensure to finish the prerequisites.

About the School

UIC’s College of Nursing is a top-ranked nursing program committed to creating nursing leaders. The faculty are experts in the field and the program is ranked third nationally in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health.

UIC’s online department has special resources to help you succeed as an online student. They offer personalized attention through technical support and faculty and student interaction. You will have many opportunities to discuss the coursework with fellow students and distance learners.

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About the Degree

Pursuing a B.S. in Nursing at Arizona State University gives you the full resources of a top research school along with the flexibility that comes with online learning. Integrated as part of the school’s nationally recognized College of Nursing and Health Innovation, the degree program is aimed at helping associate degree and diploma nurses earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

This RN to BSN program is 100% online so you have the flexibility to do the coursework at your own schedule. Also, there is no requirement to visit the campus. Earning the degree is a great way to advance your nursing career and prepare for graduate studies.

Classes start in January and August. You will take 16 hours in the first two semesters and then 13 hours in the last semester. This accelerated format allows you to finish the program in only 12 months.

You can transfer prior college credits including nursing courses and you will learn from a variety of educational delivery methods.

You must have a registered nurse license to enroll. But if you are a recent graduate from an accredited ADN or diploma program, you may still start the program. However, you need to pass the NCLEX-RN and notify the program office of your NCLEX results within 12 weeks of graduation from your program.

The admission process is competitive. All qualified applicants may not be accepted.

About the School

Arizona State’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation is a world class organization that prepares nurses to serve the culturally diverse global community.

The school has graduated over 9,300 students and is now the largest supplier of nurses in Arizona.

The faculty is excellent and has received many awards in research, teaching, and service. They have also been given recognition at the state and national levels.

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