Normal Program Length: Term-based modality - 2 years; Competency-based modality - 1 year 4 months
This program is offered online
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The online Master of Science in Nursing - Case Management Specialization from Post University explores the collaborative process involving assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy of options and services for patients receiving care. This program offers the opportunity to build the skills that could be used to improve patient outcomes through personalized services and advocacy. Coursework for the program covers the role of nurse case managers, concepts of case management, life care planning, evidence-based nursing case management patient care, and more.
Learn more about the Master of Science in Nursing program on the general Master of Science Nursing page.
The Master of Science in Nursing degree program is a post-licensure nursing program. This means that students must already be licensed as an RN and hold a BSN degree to be accepted for admission and must maintain an active and unencumbered RN license throughout their enrollment in their program. This program is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any licensure or certification. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body but does assist students in understanding licensure requirements.
Visit our State Authorization and Licensure page for more information.
The Master of Science in Nursing - Case Management Specialization within American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences is offered in two different modalities (methods of delivery): term based and SIMPath (competency based). The learning outcomes, program specializations, and level of difficulty are the same for both modalities. The term based modality allows students to take courses in a traditional format. The SIMPath modality is a competency-based approach that allows students to move through each course at their own pace, demonstrating a mastery of skills utilizing an array of methods.
Coursework for the MSN - Case Management Specialization is designed to help students build the foundation of insights and practical skills necessary to:
- Analyze the role of nurse case management within an interprofessional team.
- Apply case management theories to patient care plan development.
- Appraise patient care innovations as it applies to life care planning and evaluation of outcomes.
- Analyze the financial and ethical aspects of case management in various settings.
Curriculum
For term-based programs, at no time may a student be registered for more than four courses concurrently in a 16-week period. Concurrent course registration cannot violate progression or prerequisite requirements. Concurrent course registration is subject to course availability.
Many courses in the Master of Science in Nursing program require the completion of Practice Experience (PE) hours. These hours are out-of-classroom activities replacing traditional schoolwork that students complete during their courses.
Learn more about Practice Experience hours on the additional nursing requirements page.
