Norwich University - Online Nursing Degree

Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Education Online

Norwich University - Online
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663

Norwich University Distance Education
Established in 1819, Norwich University is a small, prestigious institution of great history, substance and pride. You will be honored to become a member of our long list of established and successful alumni. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges accredits Norwich University and when you become part of Norwich University, you become part of something very old, very deep and very proud.

You now have the opportunity to earn your master's degree from one of America's oldest and most distinguished universities all while balancing work, studies, family and the demands of life. This revolutionary e-Learning program will accommodate your demanding work and home-life schedule and enables you to graduate in 18-27 months. More importantly, Norwich University's MSN program is designed to provide you with the theoretical and experiential background necessary to thrive in a leadership position in health care. By undertaking a thorough evaluation of your hospital setting, you will continuously work to identify problems and seek interventions to improve health care delivery outcomes. By applying leadership and management principles and theory to your workplace setting, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge and the key learning's gleaned in the MSN program to your employer, earn recognition and pave the path to promotion within your organization.

Norwich MSN graduates will utilize their new skill sets and apply for a variety of leadership positions in Nursing. Potential employment opportunities for nursing administration graduates include the following:

Nurse Manager
Vice President of Nursing ( for clinical services)
Unit Manager
Outcomes Manager
Director of Nursing
Project Director
Academic Clinical Instructor
Administrative Consultant
Case Manager
Staff Development Consultant
Health Policy Specialist
Manager of Clinical Operations

We have built this master's degree around your learning needs, professional and academic goals. It will give you the tools to advance your career in administration, teaching and consulting as well as give you the option for doctoral studies. You are fully supported to pursue your life long goal to earn your graduate degree and improve your quality of life and the quality of health care.
Since many of our students work off-hours, our help desk is always ready to give you technical assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online learning permits you to learn without interrupting your career by simply dedicating 15-20 hours per week to readings and discussions. Our extensive experience has proven that you can handle this load. We have nurses from nearly every occupation: staff nurses, critical care nurses and military nurses. If they can do it, so can you. All you need is an Internet connection and the motivation to take your career to the next level.

The curriculum is a comprehensive overview of some of the most pertinent topics in healthcare today, including healthcare policy, environment and structure, theoretical constructs of advanced practice nursing, evidence-based practice, the Health Care Organization, business administration in the nursing environment and strategic management in the nursing environment. The coursework is followed by a one-week residency and graduation at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. Residency week will provide you with the opportunity to graduate, meet your professors, participate in industry debates, present your capstone project and most importantly cement your relationships with other nursing leaders so you can draw upon the alumni network for life.

Apply today and advance your nursing career. Change our nation's health care and change your future.