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Graduate

Degree P

rograms

Master of Science

in Nursing

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Educating the Next

Generation of Nurses

Nurses understand that the ongoing changes in healthcare systems create the need for lifelong learning to keep their knowledge and skill set up to date. As a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) student, you’ll be prepared for the challenges of working in a complex healthcare environment. Our program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Nursing Education Track

This track is designed for professional nurses who are seeking a career in nursing education or leadership. In the Nursing Education track, students will learn about instructing pre-licensed nursing students in classroom, clinical and nursing simulation lab settings, teaching new and experienced RNs new skills in staff development positions and planning innovative strategies to facilitate the learning process.

Nursing Leadership and Healthcare

Administration Track

The primary purpose of this track is to develop qualities and skills to be effective nursing leaders within local, regional or national healthcare settings. Students in this track are prepared to be an integral member and leader of decision-making teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Alvernia also offers a GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN NURSING LEADERSHIP. This four course (12 credit) certificate is offered to bachelor’s-prepared nurses to provide foundational knowledge and essential skills to fulfill various leadership and management roles in healthcare settings. Credits earned in the Nursing Leadership Certificate Program are eligible to be applied to the MSN Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration track.

As a MSN graduate, you’ll have the content knowledge and skills to earn the distinction of Certified Nurse Educator through the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse EducatorCM Examination.

Explore the full depth of our curriculum at www.alvernia.edu/msn

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Expand Your Opportunities

Even in this changing economy, positions in nursing continue to grow. An advanced nursing degree doesn’t just lead to positions in acute care settings — your MSN degree can open doors to a variety of opportunities in healthcare, education and business. Graduates are prepared for education-focused posi-tions, such as Nurse Educators in collegiate settings, Staff Development Educa-tors in healthcare settings, Product EducaEduca-tors for medical supply companies or Clinical Educators in patient care settings. Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration track graduates are prepared to practice as a unit and as depart-ment-level nurse managers and administrators in the healthcare system.

Knowledge and Skills You Need

Alvernia’s MSN program ensures that you will emerge with the knowledge and skills in nursing education or nursing leadership. Both tracks prepare students to function in a rapidly changing and complex healthcare environment that de-mands innovative approaches. Learning experiences in both tracks emphasize inter-professional collaboration and cultural competence and additional skills, knowledge and abilities required for healthcare leaders in today’s workplaces. In the NURSING EDUCATIoN track, students receive rigorous studies in cur-riculum development and implementation, instructional skills and strategies, use of educational technology, and educational assessment and evaluation. In the NURSING LEADERSHIP AND HEALTHCARE ADmINISTRATIoN track, students develop expertise in understanding the delivery of healthcare from a re-gional, national and global perspective, key concepts of business management, budgeting processes, management of human resources, and how to develop and implement a strategic plan to attain performance excellence.

Convenient Course Delivery

The MSN program is delivered in a blended format, meaning it balances class time with a faculty member and students as well as in the virtual classroom. Face-to-face sessions firmly support the social dynamics of connecting with peers, faculty, potential employers and community leaders, while the online sessions provide opportunities to learn and utilize new methods of communi-cation strategies, while decreasing the amount of commuting time.

Difference

Learning to Make a

Through modeling ethical standards, commitment, collaboration and a passion for nursing, students and faculty continually invest in best practices and engaged learning in meeting with our communities. Nurses with an advanced nursing degree from Alvernia can inte-grate experience, knowledge, research and technology for roles in nursing education or nursing leadership.

Daniel Carr ’10

Registered Nurse

Pulmonary/Cardiac Unit at

Virtua Marlton Hospital

New Jersey

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Kathleen Z. Wisser,

Ph.D., RN, CPHQ, CNE

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Coordinator of MSN Program

First-Class

Faculty

Our faculty has rich and solid

experience in many healthcare

settings and talents that add

depth and breadth to our

programs. Faculty is committed

to engaging students in their

educational process, which can

advance their career.

At Alvernia, you’ll find a faculty of accomplished schol-ars and healthcare experts. Professors bring real-world experience into face-to-face and virtual classrooms to ground learning in a practical setting that is ideal to help students successfully meet their personal and profes-sional goals.

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Stephanie Grejdus

BSN ’07, MSN ’11

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Critical Care Unit

Alvernia University, Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Reading, PA

Alvernia has helped me advance my

career by allowing me to complete my

MSN in a flexible way — balancing work,

family and school — and by cultivating

my love for teaching nursing students.

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Affordable

Alvernia offers a quality education at a cost you can afford. Our tuition is competitive, and we are an outstanding value. We are committed to helping you find the best ways to finance your education. From our convenient payment plans to our popular tuition deferment program, you’ll find there are many options our Student Financial Planning Office provides to help make your tuition more affordable.

Flexible

Learning at Alvernia is designed to fit into your busy life. We offer flexible scheduling with evening and online classes in accelerated time frames available on multiple start dates. Alvernia offers the convenience you need so you can continue working full-time while earning your degree.

Attainable

Alvernia’s Master of Science in Nursing degree lets you earn your degree at a faster pace. Along with a convenient location in Reading, hybrid (web-based and live classroom) courses and flexible scheduling, Alvernia creates a quality learning experience that is attuned to the MSN student’s needs.

Alvernia?

Why

We invite you to visit

campus and speak with a

member of our Graduate

Admissions staff. Our

supportive team will help

you every step of the way.

To arrange a visit or submit

an application, please go to

www.alvernia.edu/gradandadult

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Philadelphia Center

1355 West Cheltenham Ave. Melrose Park, PA 19027

215-635-4734 philadelphia@alvernia.edu

School of Graduate & Adult Education

Schuylkill Center 1544 Route 61 Hwy S. Suite 6190 Pottsville, PA 17901 570-385-2382 schuylkill@alvernia.edu www.alvernia.edu Main Campus 540 Upland Ave. Reading, PA 19611 610-796-5187 graduate@alvernia.edu

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