
Master of Science in Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control Specialization
American Sentinel University
Description
American Sentinel University's online Master of Science Nursing, infection prevention and control specialization degree program has been created to aid students in preparing for monitoring critical infection control indicators in health care delivery systems.
Throughout the course of this online degree, students will work with a number of experts in the field as they develop their expertise in epidemiology, data management and data mining that improves patient care and develops infection prevention and control polices to ensuring patient safety.
The specialization emphasizes understanding the infrastructure necessary to improve practice while safeguarding the security and privacy of data. Graduates will be prepared to assume critical roles managing health risk and safety systems in ambulatory, acute and long-term care settings, as well as in the public health environment.
Students graduating with American Sentinel's CCNE-accredited M.S. Nursing, infection prevention and control specialization, complete 36 credit hours of course work. Students may be eligible to transfer up to 18 credit hours from previous graduate study.
Accreditation Information
Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission