Ranked for the last 19 years among the Top 10 Southern region schools in U.S.News & World Report, Loyola University New Orleans is a private non-for-profit Catholic institution that emphasizes the Jesuit tradition of education and welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and faiths. Providing progressive, unique curriculums and the personal attention expected of a leading university, Loyola University New Orleans Online helps working professionals make the most of their busy schedules through online degrees that exactly parallel those offered on campus.

Why Choose Loyola University New Orleans Online?

Loyola University New Orleans Online Nursing Programs

A national leader in the education of RNs for more than 30 years, Loyola University prepares Nurses to provide quality care, and to provide leadership in improving and extending healthcare in a variety of settings. Loyola is well known for its success in educating adult, non-traditional learners and has one of the oldest programs for educating RNs returning to school. The Loyola online experience provides you with the flexibility that fits your lifestyle and schedule.

Loyola University New Orleans offers a sophisticated Nursing curriculum administered in a hassle-free online format with no need to be online at specific times or days and no on-campus requirements. The ability to attend class on your schedule from the comfort of home will help you maintain a balanced work and family life while pursuing your educational goals.

Loyola has a well-prepared and diverse faculty to implement a curriculum that includes content to help prepare Nurse leaders to serve a wide variety of populations and communities. Almost all online courses are taught by full-time faculty, with 89% holding doctoral or equivalent degrees in their area of expertise.

Loyola University New Orleans's online degree programs offer many advantages including:

No required on-campus class sessions
No need to be online at specific times or days.
Targeted curriculum designed and led by seasoned faculty.
Reliable tech support from a team of knowledgeable professionals.
Frequent contact with professors through online discussion boards.
Access to peer collaboration through online forums.
Eight-week courses allow completion in two years.
Competitively priced tuition with assistance available to qualified students.

Online RN to MSN Bridge Program / Blend Program

* For Nurses who have earned a non-nursing bachelor's degree

If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) who is in possession of a non-nursing bachelor's degree, you may still be admitted to Loyola's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program without first obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. To be admitted to the MSN program, you must complete Loyola's BLEND program - a one semester long online RN to MSN bridge program for nurses with a non-nursing bachelors degree. The online blend program incorporates higher level, undergraduate Nursing courses that serve as prerequisites to 700-level (graduate) nursing courses. This very unique 6-credit bridge program covers important themes including Leadership, Health Promotion, Community, and Professional Development.

If you are an RN who has a non-Nursing Bachelor's degree, Loyola University's online RN to MSN Bridge program is your perfect choice.

Admission requirements: Must have a current RN license and a Bachelor of Science from an accredited institution.

Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Systems Management

For busy Nursing professionals ready to take their career to the next level, Loyola University New Orleans offers a fully online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a Specialization in Health Care Systems Management. This targeted curriculum prepares nurses for management and leadership roles in today's challenging healthcare industry.

The MSN-HCSM program provides education in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention/Management, Managed Care Strategies, Nursing Administration, Management, Leadership, Workforce Management, Managed Care Strategies, Integrated Delivery Systems, Outcomes Management, Quality Assurance, and Finance.

This program prepares nurses like you for the most challenging new roles in today's rapidly changing health care environment. Loyola's targeted curriculum will prepare you to be a leader in the field of Nursing.

Graduates will be prepared to sit for the American Nurses Association Certification Exam in Nursing Administration Advanced and/or the Commission for Case Manager Certification Exam.

Admission Requirements: Must have a current RN license and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Accreditation

Loyola University New Orleans is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Loyola's MSN programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Financial Aid

Loyola University New Orleans has many financial aid option, and online students benefit from the same eligibility for financial aid as traditional students. Financial support is available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and outside resources. Don't let concerns about tuition stand in the way of your career success. Almost everyone, regardless of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. For more information about tuition or financial aid request more information here.

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