College of Saint Elizabeth

The mission of the College of Saint Elizabeth is to be a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds and cultures.

Characterized by a strong Catholic identity and values, the College is committed to scholarship and critical inquiry. It fosters just and ethical relations and the promotion of women as full partners in society in all its programs, including those which enroll both women and men.

With quality teaching as a primary activity and the development of leadership in a spirit of service and social responsibility for others, the College promotes a caring personal environment where students learn by example as well as by participation throughout their educational experience.

The College of Saint Elizabeth is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

RN-to-BSN

This program provides a curriculum which enables the registered nurse with an associate degree or diploma to achieve a baccalaureate degree – a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the liberal arts tradition.

The program is designed to enable students to study on a part-time basis. Courses are offered in both day and evening hours.

Master of Science in Health Care Management

The MS in Health Care Management has been designed for health care administrators, managers, providers or other health related professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and expertise in the specific application of health management. Applicants who have not previously studied health care management are welcome and will find the flexibility of the program especially attractive.

The program features an integrated curriculum combining a multidisciplinary core, advanced study in heath care management and an elective component. The program's flexibility encourages students to choose from among relevant health care management electives and other complementary graduate offerings.

Graduates of this program will find diverse job opportunities with a variety of health organizations, such as hospitals, pharmaceutical organizations, home health agencies, health insurance companies, life-care facilities, managed care organizations, medical group practices and mental health agencies.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

The M.S. in Nursing (M.S.N.) program at the College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE) is a 37-credit, cohort-based program which was developed in response to the growing need for nurses with advanced degrees who can assume leadership positions in education and practice. The program provides nurses with the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge necessary to practice as:

• Faculty in schools and colleges of nursing
• Educators in health care organizations
• Patient educators or community educators

Why choose the college of Saint Elizabeth?

• CSE has a highly regarded reputation in nursing education at the baccalaureate level.
• Small classes, individual attention, experienced caring faculty.
• Flexible hours for advisement, registration, and career counseling.

Unique elements of this program:

• The program features a multidisciplinary core with advanced study in nursing education and two clinical practicum courses.
• The cohort model facilitates learning and interaction with classmates and highly experienced faculty. Two cohorts are currently offered: the cohort at the CSE main campus meets one day per week on alternating Fridays and Saturdays, and the Trinitas/UCC cohort meets one evening per week.
• The program can be completed in two years of full-time study or three years of part-time study.
• Classroom and blended on-line assignments combine "face-to-face" instruction with distance learning, allowing for flexibility and convenience.
• The program prepares nurses for the NLN Nurse Educator National Certification Exam and provides the foundation for doctoral study.
• Federal and State loan and grant availability.

Information

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