Loyola University New Orleans

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Online
Specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM)

For busy nursing professionals ready to take their career to the next level, Loyola University New Orleans offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM) made available through a completely online format with no on-campus requirement.

Making access to coursework, and a higher paying career, as easy as logging on to the internet, Loyola’s MSN-HCSM curriculum provides students with a modern method in which to earn essential knowledge and skills. After just two years of study, these capabilities can be applied to a variety of in-demand nursing leadership roles such as:

Nurse Manager	Outcomes Manager
Nurse Executive	Quality Manager
Case Manager	Program Manager
Care Coordinator	Managed Care Consultant

The online Master of Science in Nursing / HCSM program includes content in nursing administration, management, leadership, finance, quality improvement health promotion, disease prevention/management, integrated delivery systems, managed care strategies, and workforce management.

The HCSM online curriculum adheres to the standards identified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Organization of Nurse Executives, and the Standards of Practice for Case Managers (1995) published by the Case Management Society of America.

Graduates of the HCSM program will earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and be prepared to take the following certification exams:

• Commission for Case Management (CMM) Exam
• American Nurses Association Certification Exam in Nursing Administration, Advanced

Benefits of Loyola’s Online Masters of Science in Nursing include:

• A foundation of providing targeted education to RNs for over 25 years
• The same NLN accredited curriculum and degrees available to students enrolled on-campus or online.
• A convenient online forum that accommodates your busy schedule
• Flexible coursework that allows you to study part-time on your time
• A dedicated staff of talented faculty and instructors
• Access to faculty is provided through a toll-free number, as well as through facsimile, e-mail and telephone as well as individual appointments.
• Access to one of the most prestigious academic libraries in the country
• Dependable technical support from an expert team
• Competitively priced tuition and financial assistance opportunities
• Opportunity for professional certification at the end of your degree program.

Reach Beyond. Be a Leader! - earn your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree online at Loyola University New Orleans

Loyola is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Its rich history and Jesuit influence date back to the early 18th century when the Jesuits first arrived among the earliest settlers in New Orleans.

Loyola also has been named one of "America's 300 Best Buys" in Barron's Best Buys in College Education, and ranks in the top seven percent of the 1,500 colleges and universities ranked by Barron's.

Loyola University New Orleans ranked sixth in the category of “Best Universities – Master’s in the South” in the 17th annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue and guidebook published by U.S. News & World Report.

Loyola has been educating RNs since the 1970s when it initiated one of the first programs in the country designed specifically for working RNs. Loyola has a well-prepared and diverse full-time faculty to implement a curriculum that includes content to help prepare nurse leaders to serve a variety of populations and communities.

Accreditation:  Loyola University New Orleans is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National League for Nursing to award bachelor, master, and doctor (juris doctor) degrees.

Don't delay. Advance your career and get the competitive advantage you need, all without stepping foot on a college campus or missing a day of work. Loyola University New Orleans online nursing students enjoy the opportunity to complete their entire degree programs online without having to deal with the hassles of commuting, scheduling conflicts, or having to miss work to take classes.