Liberty University Online

Liberty University Online is the largest non-profit, online educator in the country and part of the World's Largest Christian University. Liberty launched its online education program in 1985 and now offers more than 45 degrees and over 100 specializations in a flexible online format at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Known for its affordability and exceptional student support, Liberty University Online enrolls more than 50,000 students, nearly one-third of which are military. LU Online recently ranked No. 3 among accredited online schools in the nation and has the highest retention and graduation rates of any leading online university.

More affordable
Have you ever thought you couldn't afford a college education? Through LU Online you can! As a debt-free and non-profit institution, Liberty has the lowest tuition rates among top online universities. Currently 97 percent of LU Online students receive some form of financial aid.

An investment that pays for itself
Not only is earning your accredited, college degree through LU Online affordable, but government statistics show that workers with college degrees typically earn almost $20,000 more per year than those with just a high school diploma, and over the course of their career can earn twice as much as their non-grad colleagues. When you multiply the credit hours required for a Liberty degree by cost per credit hour, you'll see that a degree from Liberty University Online can quickly pay for itself.

Flexible learning format
More and more working adults are making online education work for them — earning their degree while balancing family, work, ministry and life's other demands. Work at your pace, on your schedule and in the environment you choose.

Trusted support network
Although our 50,000-plus online learners are spread across the country and around the world, they are never far from Liberty's vast support network:

• Devoted professors grade assignments weekly and respond to queries daily.
• Invested Academic Advisors care about your success and are available to assist you throughout the pursuit of your degree.
• Help is here — for technology, registration, library resources or most anything else. Liberty offers services such as chat support, student advocates and an online writing center.
• Take advantage of 24/7 access to your coursework on Blackboard, our student-friendly interface, and your Degree Completion Plan, which continually tracks your overall progress.
• Liberty offers an online pastor and staff who pray for each student by name through Liberty Online Ministries, a unique site packed with useful resources.

Invest in yourself — and your future

A degree from Liberty University Online is the edge you need in today's marketplace — and one that can quickly pay for itself. So, why put it off? Request information today!

Master's - Nursing

Liberty University's Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program prepares nurses for advanced practice as Adult/Acute Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) or as Nurse Educators. Clinical practicum experiences are tailored to meet the individual interests and learning needs of each student. With the guidance of faculty mentors and approved preceptors, students develop clinical practicum goals and objectives based on their specialty areas of practice within either the adult health care or educational setting.

Graduates of this program are prepared to practice as Adult/Acute CNSs or Nurse Educators in a variety of clinical and educational settings. Moreover, graduates possess the critical thinking skills and knowledge needed to promote the profession of nursing through teaching, clinical practice, program development and implementation, and scholarship.

Prior to enrollment in Liberty University's M.S.N. Online program, potential students are encouraged to research their respective State Boards of Nursing for information about clinical nurse specialist practice and certification relevant to the nurse practice act and requirements for certification. Prospective students should also contact their state's Department of Education to verify access to practicum sites while enrolled in an out-of-state online program. Most M.S.N. courses are offered in an 8-week format year-round. The Adult/Acute CNS and Nurse Educator track courses are 14 to 16 weeks in length. There are no residency requirements for the online M.S.N. program.

*This program will not prepare you to become a Nurse Practitioner.

Bachelor's - Nursing (RN-to-BSN)

Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.) program prepares you for positions of leadership in the nursing field. Courses are specifically designed for the practicing nurse, drawing from your real-life nursing experiences to expand your knowledge. You will develop strong leadership skills in collaboration with clients, other professionals and groups within the community for the purpose of promoting, maintaining and restoring health. You will utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in determining nursing interventions and applying therapeutic skills, with emphasis placed on refining written, communication and research skills. This program is only available for students who already are registered nurses.

Potential Career Options:

• Community Agencies
• Independent Practice
• International Health
• Long-Term Care Agencies
• Nursing Research
• Staff Nursing

"Liberty University has been a blessing to me and my family. I had put off getting my BSN because it took me so long to attain my RN in a traditional program. When I researched my options I found that Liberty met all my needs. The professors are fantastic and they seem to care about all aspects of your life, especially the nursing professors. The flexibility and ease of using the online Blackboard system made my life easier as I started on this new journey. When I was going through a hard time recently with family issues, I asked the ministry team at LU to pray for my family and they responded immediately. Thanks LU for all you do for our community."
-Tiffany Clark RN, RN to BSN program

Key points:

• Nationally renowned R.N. to B.S.N. program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
• Most cost-effective, accredited interdisciplinary studies online program offered by a national educational institution
• Effectively prepares students to excel in the career of their choice due to strong breadth and depth of curriculum
• Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row

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