Thursday, August 19, 2010

“Many nurses are benefiting from online education through The College Network” plus 3 more

“Many nurses are benefiting from online education through The College Network” plus 3 more

Many nurses are benefiting from online education through The College Network

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 03:19 AM PDT

19. August 2010 06:05

Despite a slow economy and high unemployment rates, some of the fastest growing jobs are in the healthcare industry – more specifically for registered nurses (RNs). An increasing number of adults are looking to enter the expanding healthcare field, and many are benefiting from online education through The College Network, which enables participants to accelerate their path towards a college degree or professional certificate.

The College Network provides customers with a variety of academic solutions through its growing list of partnerships and affiliations with respected universities and professional associations. Through the use of Comprehensive Learning Modules students are given the tools to test out of college courses without having to attend classes on campus. The credits are transferred to a university where the student will complete the remainder of his or her program online.

One of the problems nurses face when deciding to earn their degree is the long program waiting lists. These lists can range from six months to three years, making it difficult to receive the education necessary to advance. There are no waiting lists with the programs offered through The College Network, allowing nurses to get started immediately.

With the help of The College Network, LPNs and LVNs are able to complete an Associate of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while they continue to work. Once they have earned the RN license, The College Network also partners with universities to offer programs such as RN to BSN, RN to MS in Nursing, and MS in Nursing. 

SOURCE The College Network Inc.

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Nurses Avoid Waiting Lists Through Online Education With Help From The College Network

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 09:13 PM PDT

Posted on: Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 16:56 CDT

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite a slow economy and high unemployment rates, some of the fastest growing jobs are in the healthcare industry - more specifically for registered nurses (RNs). An increasing number of adults are looking to enter the expanding healthcare field, and many are benefiting from online education through The College Network, which enables participants to accelerate their path towards a college degree or professional certificate.

The College Network provides customers with a variety of academic solutions through its growing list of partnerships and affiliations with respected universities and professional associations. Through the use of Comprehensive Learning Modules students are given the tools to test out of college courses without having to attend classes on campus. The credits are transferred to a university where the student will complete the remainder of his or her program online.

One of the problems nurses face when deciding to earn their degree is the long program waiting lists. These lists can range from six months to three years, making it difficult to receive the education necessary to advance. There are no waiting lists with the programs offered through The College Network, allowing nurses to get started immediately.

With the help of The College Network, LPNs and LVNs are able to complete an Associate of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while they continue to work. Once they have earned the RN license, The College Network also partners with universities to offer programs such as RN to BSN, RN to MS in Nursing, and MS in Nursing. To learn more about The College Network, visit www.college-net.com.

About The College Network Inc.:

Since 1992, The College Network Inc. has provided educational solutions that allow individuals to advance their education and training with college degrees and professional certificates from highly acclaimed universities. As one of the nation's leading eLearning companies and a partner with some of the nation's foremost institutions of higher learning, The College Network has allowed hundreds of thousands of adults to continue their education without interruption to their professional lives.

SOURCE The College Network Inc.

Source: PR Newswire

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Capella University Introduces Master Of Public Administration And MS In Public Safety Joint Degree Program

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 01:37 AM PDT

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high-quality online degree programs for working adults, has announced a new Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Science (MS) in Public Safetyjoint degree program. The program allows students to earn two complementary master's degrees in less time and at less cost than pursuing the two degree programs separately. More than 38,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella University ( http://www.capella.edu), with 31 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella's master's degree programs.

Joint degree program emphasizes multidisciplinary and collaborative skills
"Many public issues are cross-sector challenges that require multidisciplinary skills and the ability to work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions," said Charles Tiffin, PhD, interim co-dean of Capella's School of Public Service Leadership. "Capella's MPA/MS in Public Safety joint degree program prepares public service professionals to meet those challenges across the public administration and public safety fields. Our curriculum is built around the reality of interagency collaboration. When you collaborate effectively with other disciplines you directly impact the effectiveness of your own organization."

The curriculum for the joint program covers such topics as strategic management and planning; organizational leadership and human resource management; policy analysis and research; ethnic and cultural awareness; accounting and finance; and training and performance improvement, all from public administration and public safety perspectives. Advanced learning technologies provide students with opportunities to test real-world scenarios and build a lifelong professional network.

Enrollment now open
Capella is now accepting enrollment applications for its MPA/MS in Public Safety joint degree program. For more information, please call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or email info@capella.edu.

About Capella University
Capella University is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Eighty percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral online degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, human services, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 137 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate programs. More than 37,100 learners were enrolled as of March 31, 2010, from all 50 states and 52 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

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* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), www.capella.edu.

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Online Degrees Boom in Connecticut

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 05:53 AM PDT

Like many moms, Saida Luciana-Ross, of Waterbury, often places her children's goals ahead of her own.

But in May, this mother of three added a new title to her resume: College graduate, Thanks to the online degree program at Post University.

She said it wasn't easy because it had been 26 years since she'd been a student.

"There was a lot of fear in that because, back when I when did start, nothing was online. The Internet didn't even exist", she said.

Frank Mulgrew, president of Online Education at Post, said Saida's story is pretty typical.

"They have full-time careers, they have full-time families to take care of," Mulgrew said. "The majority of them are women."

The online education model is growing and Mulgrew said hundreds of programs exist and more universities are getting into the business every month.

Post's major competitive advantage is its brick and mortar campus in Waterbury, which many students use as a resource.

"Full time faculty are engaged with students, improving learning, figuring out better ways to deliver our education," Mulgrew said.

Post has increased its staff from 20 to nearly 200 in the past few years, including Saida, the new associate administrator for the university's accelerated degree program.

Saida's most proud that she's become an educational role model for her children. Her daughter received her bachelor's degree from the University of New Haven in May as well.

But Saida said her educational journey isn't over just yet.

"I still want to go forward, I'm looking to take advantage of Post's master's program. It's full steam ahead," she said.

First Published: Jul 14, 2010 7:48 AM EDT

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