NEXUS UNIVERSITY WELCOMES CARE HOPE COLLEGE STUDENTS
The Nexus University School of Health Science and Nursing is proud to form an articulation agreement with Care Hope College to provide students and staff members with a seamless transition between our two schools and to provide continuity for those who wish to enroll in our MSN, DNP and MBA Programs
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
Nexus University is partnering with Care Hope College to provide active students, alumni, and staff members with the opportunity to further their careers by completing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Master of Business Administration at Nexus University.
Master of Science in Nursing Program
Nexus University's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Clinical Nurse Leader program prepares nurses to assume leadership roles within one of two specializations: healthcare informatics and Executive Leadership. The program develops prepared nurse leaders through a combination of theoretical foundations, evidence-based practice, and clinical experiences. This master's degree program focuses on combining the complexities of nursing leadership, health promotion, healthcare economics, epidemiology, research, and communication. Graduates will emerge fully prepared to become a clinical nurse leaders or transition to a higher-level leadership position. They may also apply to take the Clinical Nurse Leader certification exam.
MSN Articulation Agreement
- Engage in culturally responsive patient-centered evidence-based activities for advanced nursing practice based on foundational and advanced nursing science, current evidence, application of research, and other knowledge from other disciplines. (Essentials I & IV).
- Disseminate knowledge of leadership principles in practice and education to improve healthcare quality, safety, and patient outcomes.(Essentials II & III).
- Students must submit a current government-issued identification.
- Use health information systems and technology resources to support lifelong learning, ensure safe practice environments, implement quality improvement initiatives, optimize healthcare outcomes, and promote patient self-management. (Essentials V).
- Implement effective strategies in policy and regulatory processes to effect change in health care improve the healthcare delivery system, the health of the public, and the profession of nursing. (Essentials II, VI & VIII).
- Apply knowledge to improve communication and collaboration to optimize patient and population health outcomes. (Essentials VII & VIII).
- Use analytical methods and translation science to generate evidence for nursing practice, support decision making, promote the safe and ethical nursing practice. (Essentials IV & IX).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Current, active, and unrestricted professional nursing licensure Florida.
- Students must submit a current government-issued identification.
- Students must reside in the State of Florida.
- International degrees must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
- Nexus University extends to active students, alumni, and Care Hope College staff members, a $9,000 Career Scholarship to each new eligible MSN student. This Career Scholarship is in keeping with our mission to form professionals through educational experiences that stimulate ethical behavior and an attitude of enterprise, innovation, leadership, and respect for cultural and social diversity. Scholarships are not combinable with any other Nexus University scholarship.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Nexus University's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses to assume leadership roles incorporating advanced clinical expertise, quality improvement methods, patient safety and care technology, health care policy for advocacy, and health system change. Through scientific theory, evidence-based practice, information technology, and practicum experiences, we facilitate the development of prepared nurse leaders. Graduates can enter strategic leadership positions that will impact the healthcare outcomes of individuals and populations. The merging of practical knowledge with organizational systems, healthcare policy, interprofessional collaboration, population health, and Leadership experience allows the graduates to transform the healthcare system.
DNP Articulation Agreement
- Integrate nursing science with knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice.
- Develop and evaluate care delivery approaches that meet current and future needs of patient populations based on scientific findings in nursing and other clinical sciences, as well as organizational, political, and economic sciences.
- Use analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to determine and implement the best evidence for practice.
- Analyze and communicate critical elements necessary to selecting, using, and evaluating health care information systems and patient care technology.
- Analyze health policy proposals, health policies, and related issues from consumers, nursing, other health professions, and other stakeholders in policy and public forums.
- Employ effective communication and collaborative skills when leading interprofessional and intraprofessional teams to analyze complex practice and organizational issues.
- Analyze scientific data related to individual, aggregate, and population health.
- Use conceptual and analytical skills in evaluating the links among practice, organizational, population, fiscal, and policy issues.
- Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution
- Current, active, and unrestricted professional licensure in Florida.
- Minimum Graduate cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
- Applicants with earned credits from a foreign institution of higher education must have their credentials and or courses validated, translated, and certified by a NACES approved agency and submit copies of the original transcript and translation.
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is NOT required.
- Professional CV or resume with evidence of the equivalent of twelve (12) months of full-time nursing practice within the last two (2) years.
- Nexus University extends to active students, alumni, and Care Hope College staff members, a $10,800 Career Scholarship to each new eligible DNP student. This Career Scholarship is in keeping with our mission to form professionals through educational experiences that stimulate ethical behavior and an attitude of enterprise, innovation, leadership, and respect for cultural and social diversity. Scholarships are not combinable with any other Nexus University scholarship.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Nexus University's Master of Business Administration is an intensive graduate program that educates students in theories and practices of the modern business world. The MBA program fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the business profession. All MBA students must complete a core graduate coursework in valuable areas such as accounting, finance, organizational behavior, marketing, operations, and strategy. Graduates will have the tools needed to critically analyze and solve business problems through robust analysis of data and the integration of a wide range of business acumen.
MBA Articulation Agreement
- Apply advanced analytical skills to solve business issues.
- Create strategies through the advanced application of research that will enable an organization to achieve its mission and vision in a dynamic business environment.
- Apply leadership skills to encourage innovation and organizational change in a diverse business environment.
- Evaluate the impact that a changing external environment has upon a business environment.
- Apply a practical application of advanced interdisciplinary skills of concepts and theories, communication, critical thinking, and ethical responsibilities to a global business environment.
- Use informational systems and advanced technology in innovation and organizational change within a global business environment.
- Complete the Nexus University application.
- Submit with the non-refundable application fee.
- Submit Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions.
- Be accepted as a student by Nexus University
- Nexus University extends to active students, alumni, and Care Hope College staff members, a $6,000 Career Scholarship to each new eligible MBA student. This Career Scholarship is in keeping with our mission to form professionals through educational experiences that stimulate ethical behavior and an attitude of enterprise, innovation, leadership, and respect for cultural and social diversity. Scholarships are not combinable with any other Nexus University scholarship.
WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Our “Learning as a Service” approach makes higher education more accessible, relevant and flexible, with degrees designed for today’s Knowledge Economy.
Degrees for the Real World
Classes designed around high-growth, in-demand careers.
Focused on Outcomes
We teach nursing skills that foster patient care outcomes.
Learn & Work in Harmony
We offer the opportunity for you to learn anytime, anywhere.
Lifelong
Learning
There is no stopwatch and there is more than one path to success.
Access &
Opportunity
Programs that can accommodate qualified applicants who want to learn.
Affordable Higher Education
Competitive tuition and convenient fixed monthly payments for working students.
Nexus University has an innovative curriculum emphasizing health promotion and evidence-based practice. As faculty, we facilitate the development of critical thinking, initiation of change, and improvement in health care that builds a platform for lifelong learning.
The faculty and its staff members are doing a great job, working together and responding to student emails phone calls, and students' concerns. What I like most about Nexus university is the freedom and responsibility that was given to me to get my assignments and readings done in time and most importantly the opportunity granted to me to see all the assignments and coursework which enabled me to plan ahead of time for each of my classes.
Nexus University's career plan to me is great. After finishing a semester, students should be able to get 2 weeks off before beginning another semester. The faculty and its staff members are doing a great job, working together and responding to student emails phone calls, and students' concerns.
ACCREDITATIONS
Commission For Independent Education
Nexus University is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE), License #3985. CIE is responsible for the licensure of post-secondary, nonpublic, educational institutions in the State of Florida and can be contacted at: 325 W. Gaines St, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 | 850-245-3200
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Nexus University is accredited as a Branch Campus of Universidad Mayor. MSCHE is a voluntary, peer-based, nonprofit association that performs peer evaluation and accredits public and private universities and colleges. MSCHE can be contacted at: 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104 | 267-284-5000
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (“ACEN”)
The Baccalaureate and the Master’s nursing programs at Nexus University located in Miami, Florida are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN to BSN and Master’s nursing programs is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
