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FAU’s College of Nursing Nationally Recognized for ‘Best Online

Graduate Nursing Programs’ by U.S. News & World Report

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University was recent- designed to advance nursing management and financial practice. In a healthcare envi-
ly listed in the latest national rankings for the “Best Online Graduate Nursing ronment characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, contem-
Programs” and “Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs for Veterans” by the U.S. porary nurse leaders need strong skills in both leadership and the financial manage-
News & World Report for 2017. The College is ranked No. 43 nationally and No. 1 ment of systems. The FAU College of Nursing offers an affordable, completely online
in Florida on the list of “Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs,” and is ranked No. master's program in NAFL that include three courses from FAU’s College of Business.
17 nationally and No. 1 in Florida on the list of “Best Online Graduate Programs for It is designed to meet the needs of working nurse leaders or aspiring leaders, and most
Veterans.” practicums are done onsite at the student's place of employment.
In spring 2016, the College also was ranked by the magazine as one of the “Best Clinical Nurse Leader, a 33 credit program, meets the needs of nurses who desire
Graduate Nursing Programs” in the nation for its Master of Science Nursing (MSN) to enhance their professional competencies through clinical and team leadership at
program and its Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program. the point of care. Graduates are able to assess risk, implement evidence-based prac-
“We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for our innovative tices grounded in research, facilitate lateral integration of care, use technology and
programs and outstanding faculty,” said Marlaine Smith, Ph.D., dean of the College. resources effectively, and measure care outcomes. This affordable curriculum is
“Our diverse online graduate nursing programs are vital for students and working entirely online, includes one course in the College of Business and a practicum that
adults who are determined to complete their nursing degrees or want to advance their can be completed at the student’s place of employment. With the focus on nurses
careers.” being prepared to lead change, this concentration has seen a 40 percent increase in
The College of Nursing’s online graduate programs include Nursing Administration enrollment in the last year. Currently, FAU is the only state university offering this
and Financial Leadership (NAFL), the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), and Advanced program that enables graduates to sit for the national Clinical Nurse Leader certifica-
Holistic Nursing (AHN). The programs are offered asynchronously, meaning students tion.
can pick and choose times each week when they interact with their classmates and Advanced Holistic Nursing, a 33 credit concentration, is designed to advance
professors online. Many students complete their coursework over the weekend or knowledge of contemporary views of healing and holistic nursing practice grounded
evenings. These online programs provide a variety of ways for students to connect in caring. The program allows students to earn a Master of Science degree in nursing
with classmates and professors, both individually and in groups through Skype, cha- and qualifies them to sit for two national board certifications in Advanced Holistic
trooms and other online tools. This has been especially helpful for students who live Nursing, and Health and Wellness Nurse Coaching.
abroad or are constantly traveling, such as active duty members of the military, who
now have a path to reach their educational goals. For more information, visit www.nursing.fau.edu.
Nursing Administration and Financial Leadership is a 37-39 credit program

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