Program FAQ

Do you have questions about our MSN-HCSM program? Below are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

Is Loyola's MSN-HCSM program accredited?
Why should I consider earning my degree online?
How long does it take to complete the MSN-HCSM program?
How experienced are Loyola's Professors?
What is the MSN Blend Program?
Is Financial Aid available?

If we've missed anything, please call (866) 789-9809 and speak with a Program Manager who'll be able to answer all of your questions.

Is Loyola's MSN-HCSM program accredited?

Yes, Loyola's MSN-HCSM program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006 (800-669-1656 ext. 153).

Why should I consider earning my MSN-HCSM degree online?

Earning your MSN-HCSM online allows you to attend classes at times that are most convenient for you, enabling you to advance your education and career while maintaining your other responsibilities.

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How long does it take to complete the MSN-HCSM program?

The HCSM Master's program can be completed in 24 months. Typically, students complete one course at a time, allowing the student to give undivided attention to each course in the curriculum. The MSN-HCSM program requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework, 12 of which are devoted to core courses and 24 of which are devoted to HCSM major courses.

How experienced are Loyola's Professors?

89 percent of Loyola's faculty holds Doctoral (or equivalent) degrees in their area of expertise. Professors have been recognized nationally and internationally by the Pulitzer Committee, the National Science Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and by numerous other professional and scholarly associations.

What is the MSN Blend program?

If you are an RN who has a non-Nursing Bachelor's degree, you can be admitted to Loyola's MSN program without obtaining a BSN degree. For admissions into the MSN program, you must complete Loyola's MSN Blend program, which is now offered online.

Is Financial Aid available?

Yes, there is a Financial Aid program to suit almost every need. We'll help you get packaged with all the Financial Aid you qualify for in a way that's easy to understand and as stress free as possible. Please call (866) 789-9809 to speak with a Program Manager who can help answer all of your questions.

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TESTIMONIALS

"Once in a Management position, I learned the tools Loyola taught me were real-world valuable. I use them every day."

Ian Nygren, MSN 2003

Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Manager at a university hospital and clinic

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

U.S. News & World Report's special issue "America's Best Colleges" for 2008 ranks Loyola University New Orleans Sixth in the Best Universities-Master’s in the Southern Region.