Loyola is a Catholic university that emphasizes the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person. Loyola is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Its rich history and its Jesuit influence date back to the early 18th century when the Jesuits first arrived among the earliest settlers in New Orleans.

The Department of Nursing at Loyola is located in City College, a division of the University dedicated to providing education to working adults. One of the primary goals of the College is to offer working adults the opportunity to develop professionally and personally through learning formats that are compatible with work and family.

Why is Loyola uniquely qualified to offer an online Health Care Systems Management degree program?

  • 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 is dedicated to the education of working adults.
  • 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.
Specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM)
  • High-demand HCSM degree provides advancement opportunities
  • Two-year part-time program completed one course at a time
  • Internet-based program provides technical support for students
  • Orientation for new online learners provided
  • Competitively priced tuition with assistance available to qualified students
  • Four-course bridge program available to RNs with non-nursing bachelor's degrees who live in metropolitan New Orleans or Baton Rouge

Loyola University New Orleans offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) online with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM). The HCSM program focuses on knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a variety of nursing leadership positions in health care organizations.

The HCSM online 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.

The HCSM online program requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework, 12 of which are devoted to core courses and 24 of which are devoted to HCSM major courses.

The HCSM online program is totally online – no campus visits necessary.

The HCSM online program prepares RNs for some of the most challenging new roles in today's rapidly changing managed care environment.

The HCSM online program will prepare graduates for the following roles:

  • Care Coordinator
  • Case Manager
  • Managed Care Consultant
  • Nurse Executive
  • Nurse Manager
  • Outcomes Manager
  • Product-line Manager
  • Program Manager
  • Quality Manager

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

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

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 Loyola is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National League for Nursing.
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 Loyola is ranked sixth in the category of "Best Universities - Master's programs in the South" in the 17th annual “America's Best Colleges" issue of US World & News Report.
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 Loyola is well-known for its success in educating adult, non-traditional learners and has one of the oldest programs for educating RNs returning to school.
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 The Loyola online experience provides you with the flexibility that fits your lifestyle and schedule.
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 The online program is designed to deliver a high-quality education.
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 Earn professional certificates at the end of your degree program.
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 Loyola has an outstanding, talented faculty.
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 Loyola provides access to one of the best academic libraries in the country.
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 technical support is provided for this 100 percent Web-based multimedia degree program.
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 Tuition at Loyola University is competitively priced.
 
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