NURSING AND HEALTHCARE ONLINE PROGRAMS AT GRACELAND UNIVERSITY

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1 NURSING AND HEALTHCARE ONLINE PROGRAMS AT GRACELAND UNIVERSITY Call: (877) Visit: Independence Campus, Graceland University, 1401 W. Truman Rd. Independence, MO 64050

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3 Our Passion is Your Success Recognized as one of the top schools in the Midwest (Princeton Review), Graceland University is a community dedicated to exceptional higher education. To meet the needs of busy working students in the healthcare industry seeking personal and professional advancement, we offer an online RN to BSN program as well as an online Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management (BA-HCM) degree. Founded in 1895, Graceland University is more than just a school. We are a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who put relationships with our students first. With our history and distance learning offering, Graceland s active alumni network reaches far beyond campus, so join in the movement and pursue your passion for healthcare among individuals who are seeking deep personal and professional growth. Learn Online as if You are on Campus We know finding the time and resources to further your education can be complicated. So we have developed easily accessible online programs that are available no matter where you may be located. Take advantage of the following benefits while learning online: Convenience: Log-in at any time from home, the office, or while traveling Cost Effectiveness: Spend less time away from family and lower costs by not having to commute. With online learning, you do not have to quit your job to pursue a great education. Support: Our online students benefit from small class sizes. Students participate and communicate easily with peers, and get plenty of attention from their instructors. Diversity: Students join our program from all over the country and the world, which allows for diverse viewpoints and thought provoking discussions and debates.

4 Enhanced Learning. New Opportunities. The BSN degree is quickly becoming an industry benchmark for advancing and sometimes entering the nursing profession. Graceland s online BSN program can help you move forward as a life-long learner. Whether you want to stay in your current position or move in new directions in nursing, Graceland can help you achieve your professional goals. Graceland s top-ranked online RN to BSN program is known nationwide for quality education and outstanding student service. Nursing programs are nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and students live and work in a number of states across the country. Ranked by US News and World Report, the faculty and staff are there to facilitate your success. Your experience will be appreciated as you share your expertise with your peers from around the nation. You will implement new strategies to improve the health of your patients and community by empowering them with the latest evidence that will contribute to their quality of life. The curriculum includes clinical and non-clinical courses which allow you to build on your current knowledge and skills. Stimulating discussions with faculty, colleagues and other nurse leaders will expand everyone s view of the complex healthcare world in which you live and practice. Following completion of general education requirements, students usually complete the nursing courses in 16 months. Cost per credit hour for the program is $495. Total tuition will vary based on the amount of credits transferred in to the program.

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6 Your Key to Management in Healthcare. Graceland University s online Bachelor of the Arts in Healthcare Management program (BA-HCM) is ranked by US News & World Report. Complete your degree with ease and confidence among other driven professionals. Establish yourself as a leader in your field in this flexible, highly adaptable program. You do not need to have a nursing or clinical background to thrive in the healthcare industry. The online BA-HCM introduces you to key concepts necessary to succeed as both a business and healthcare professional. Together with other industry professionals you will gain a fundamental understanding of health care delivery systems and, as well as services and the factors impacting the healthcare sphere. Develop your leadership style and healthcare prowess with Graceland. Graduates usually complete the program in 16 months and the average cost of the program is $27,200 (based upon transfer credits).

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8 Sample Courses: RN to BSN Core Courses NURS2460 HEALTH ASSESSMENT (3) NURS3440 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3) NURS3450 PHARMACOLOGY (3) NURS4160 LEADERSHIP ROLES IN NURSING (3) NURS4280 GLOBAL HEALTH AND POLICY ISSUES (3) NURS4340 COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE (3) NURS4380 SENIOR CLINICAL PRACTICUM* (2) NURS3160 INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCED BASED NURSING (3) NURS3460 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR I (3) NURS4420 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR II (2) Learn Practically and Flexibly Our curriculum, firmly rooted in the liberal arts tradition and enhanced by practical healthcare experiences, affirms different styles of learning, preparing you to become a competent professional. The RN to BSN and BA in Healthcare Management programs require 124 credit hours to graduate. Most students transfer in credits upon acceptance. * Practicum may be completed in the student s own community (anywhere in the U.S.). In addition to working with a member of Graceland s nursing faculty during the practicum, the student s hands-on experience is monitored by a local preceptor.

9 BA in Healthcare Management Core Courses BUAD3330 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (3) HCAD3330 HEALTHCARE FINANCE AND ECONOMICS (3) HCAD3420 HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR FOR HEALTHCARE (3) HCAD4100 INTERNSHIP IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (3) HCAD4300 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS (3) HCAD4310 HEALTHCARE ELECTRONIC DATABASE SYSTEMS (3) HCAD4320 ELECTRONIC DATA MANAGEMENT (3) HCAD4400 QUALITY ASSURANCE IN OPERATION MANAGEMENT (3) HCAD4500 LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE (3) INTD3720 LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (3) Call: (877) allcampus.com/graceland

10 Career Growth in Healthcare Continues to Rise RN to BSN The Institute of Medicine (2010) recommends increasing the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80 percent by 2020, a signal of significant career advancement standards in healthcare. Nurses pursuing the BSN online degree can use their credentials to take on leadership and managerial positions, client care administration, nurse case management or pursue a master s degree in nursing, healthcare administration and more. BA in Healthcare Management The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the employment of medical and health service managers to grow by 22 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Bachelor of the Arts in Healthcare Management online program is an opportunity to enter into a burgeoning field with expertise that sets graduates apart from less-qualified candidates. This highly-relevant and adaptable degree prepares you to work in a variety of environments, including: hospitals, long-term care facilities, community health providers, consulting firms, managed care organizations, and more. Call: (877) allcampus.com/graceland

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12 Independence Campus Graceland University 1401 W. Truman Rd. Independence, MO Contact Us: Call: (877)