Program Details
The online Master of Science in Nursing in Population Health prepares nurses to address the health needs of vulnerable populations and communities. The Emergency Management concentration examines emergency preparedness, planning, and management from the perspective of the nurse coordinator.
Students have the ability to focus their studies on a specific vulnerable population, such as women and infants, individuals with chronic illness, geriatric clients, clients with ethnic or racial disparities, infectious disease clients, and more. Aspects of Population Health and Emergency Management are integrated into courses throughout the curriculum. The online MSN program includes topics such as community needs assessment, analysis of data, and program development.
Courses in this online degree program include the following:
- Nursing research
- Epidemiology
- Transcultural nursing and healthcare
- Disaster response
- Medical aspects of emergency management
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Jacksonville State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Must have a bachelor's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited university with a professionally accredited Nursing program
- Must have a current, unencumbered RN license