Sacred Heart University - Online
Sacred Heart University Online is an affordable and convenient way to earn a degree online from a university ranked among America’s best colleges. Experience Sacred Heart’s signature humanistic core principles and degree programs based on interactive personal attention, small classes, and rigorous academics offer students a unique life platform for career advancement and personal fulfillment.
Sacred Heart University has developed a core curriculum that is fundamental to becoming a knowledgeable and educated person; and essential for personal and professional success in a global and ever changing world.
The core curriculum consists of 3 areas:
- Foundational Core courses that develop skills needed for a global and ever-changing society.
- Common Core: The Human Journey is academically rigorous, distinct, enduring, and is Sacred Heart University's academic signature. It culminates with a capstone course which focuses on the practice of ethical thinking and moral decision making.
- Elective Core courses that develop knowledge needed for the major and for life-long learning.
Accreditation and recognition for Sacred Heart includes:
- Regional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- Our RN to BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Second largest Catholic university in New England
- Named one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges
- Included in the 2012 edition of the Princeton Review's The Best 376 Colleges
Master's in Nursing - Nursing Education (Online)
Leadership, commitment and a compassionate human connection with each patient we know you’ve excelled as a Registered Nurse, now it’s time to take your career to a more influential level. Our nursing degrees are highly recognized and greatly respected because they integrate science and care. SHU is consistently ranked among the top master’s colleges in the United States in part because of our humanistic core principles. Small rigorous classes and interactive personal attention from our experienced award-winning faculty will prepare you to stand out in today’s complex healthcare industry. A professional who leads from the heart is easy to spot.
- Nursing education: The Nursing education specialization is designed to complement your clinical experience with skills in teaching and learning. The curriculum is designed to provide you with an understanding of issues in nursing education, application of curriculum design and evaluation theory, and experience in the role of the faculty. Nurse educators are found in both schools of nursing along with hospitals and related healthcare organizations. This program prepares Students to sit for the National League of Nursing (NLN) Nurse Educator Certification Exam.
Master's in Nursing - Patient Care Services Administration (Online)
Leadership, commitment and a compassionate human connection with each patient we know you’ve excelled as a Registered Nurse, now it’s time to take your career to a more influential level. Our nursing degrees are highly recognized and greatly respected because they integrate science and care. SHU is consistently ranked among the top master’s colleges in the United States in part because of our humanistic core principles. Small rigorous classes and interactive personal attention from our experienced award-winning faculty will prepare you to stand out in today’s complex healthcare industry. A professional who leads from the heart is easy to spot.
- Patient Care Services Administration: The specialization is designed to prepare you for nursing leadership positions involving administrative responsibility. You'll learn how to use business and information management, integration of finances, and program evaluation as tools to provide effective and efficient care.
MS in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader (Online)
A compassionate human connection with each patient. Our mission is to train top tier clinicians. Our nursing degrees are highly recognized and greatly respected because we believe nursing goes beyond science. Sacred Heart University is consistently ranked among the top master’s colleges in the United States in part because of our humanistic core principles. Small rigorous classes and interactive personal attention from our experienced award-winning faculty will prepare you to stand out in today’s complex healthcare industry. A professional who leads from the heart is easy to spot.
- Clinical Nurse Leader: This specialization focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to fulfill this new and evolving role, such as evaluating patient outcomes, assessing risk, and coordinating with other health care professionals to ensure high quality care. The program prepares students to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing CNL Certificate Exam. Even those students who are not interested in the CNL position can benefit from the integrated knowledge offered in this specialization.
RN - Bachelor's in Nursing and Master's in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader (Online)
Online: Consolidated RN - BSN - MSN. A compassionate human connection with each patient. You’ve excelled as a Registered Nurse, now there’s a program that will propel your career to the level employers are seeking. The Sacred Heart online combined Bachelor’s and Master’s of Nursing program was specifically designed to help working nurses earn their BSN and MSN in one continuous course of study.
Our nursing degrees are highly recognized and greatly respected by healthcare leaders seeking a Magnet Recognition Program® designation. Additionally, SHU is consistently ranked among the top master’s colleges in the U.S. in part because of our humanistic core principles. Small rigorous classes and interactive personal attention from our experienced award-winning faculty will prepare you to stand out in today’s complex healthcare industry. A professional who leads from the heart is easy to spot.
- Clinical Nurse Leader: This specialization designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking the superior clinical, administrative, and educational skills to move into management and leadership roles. Get the skills and knowledge you need to fulfill this new and evolving role, designed to address challenges involving patient safety, quality of care, and costs. The program prepares students to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing CNL Certificate Exam.
RN - Bachelor's in Nursing and Master's in Nursing - Nursing Education (Online)
Online: Consolidated RN - BSN - MSN. A compassionate human connection with each patient. You’ve excelled as a Registered Nurse, now there’s a program that will propel your career to the level employers are seeking. The Sacred Heart online combined Bachelor’s and Master’s of Nursing program was specifically designed to help working nurses earn their BSN and MSN in one continuous course of study.
Our nursing degrees are highly recognized and greatly respected by healthcare leaders seeking a Magnet Recognition Program® designation. Additionally, SHU is consistently ranked among the top master’s colleges in the U.S. in part because of our humanistic core principles. Small rigorous classes and interactive personal attention from our experienced award-winning faculty will prepare you to stand out in today’s complex healthcare industry. A professional who leads from the heart is easy to spot.
- Nursing education: Complement your clinical expertise with teaching and learning strategies to help train the next generation of nurses. You'll learn about curriculum design and evaluation theory, study current issues in nursing education, and practice the instructor role. Sacred Heart's nursing programs encourage personal attention from faculty members and student interaction to promote a meaningful educational experience.
RN - Bachelor's in Nursing and Master's in Nursing - Patient Care Administration (Online)
Online: Consolidated RN - BSN - MSN. A compassionate human connection with each patient. You’ve excelled as a Registered Nurse, now there’s a program that will propel your career to the level employers are seeking. The Sacred Heart online combined Bachelor’s and Master’s of Nursing program was specifically designed to help working nurses earn their BSN and MSN in one continuous course of study.
Our nursing degrees are highly recognized and greatly respected by healthcare leaders seeking a Magnet Recognition Program® designation. Additionally, SHU is consistently ranked among the top master’s colleges in the U.S. in part because of our humanistic core principles. Small rigorous classes and interactive personal attention from our experienced award-winning faculty will prepare you to stand out in today’s complex healthcare industry. A professional who leads from the heart is easy to spot.
- Patient Care Services Administration: A professional who leads from the heart is easy to spot. Learn how to provide and ensure quality care from a systemic and departmental perspective in preparation for leadership positions on the administrative side of nursing.