American Sentinel University

Healthcare is our nation’s fastest-growing industry and one that has undergone significant change in the past decade. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need for transformational leaders capable of solving critical issues such as providing financially efficient care and achieving positive patient outcomes.

American Sentinel University understands the importance of offering market-relevant, high-quality nursing degree programs. Our bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate and certificate programs are designed to prepare nurse professionals to meet the ever-evolving needs of this vital industry.

American Sentinel offers the following online nursing programs:

Registered Nurse to B.S. Nursing

Registered Nurse to B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN) is an accelerated nursing degree program for RNs with associate degrees in nursing. We offer both traditional course-based and accelerated competency-based BSN programs.

Registered Nurse to B.S. Nursing/M.S. Nursing

Registered Nurse to B.S. Nursing/M.S. Nursing (RN to BSN/MSN) is a fast-track program that enables RNs to earn their BSN and MSN degrees (5 MSN specializations).

M.S. Nursing

M.S. Nursing (MSN) is a distance education program for experienced nurses, who can choose from eight specializations:

• • Case Management;

  • Infection Prevention and Control;

  • Nursing Education;

  • Nursing Informatics;

  • Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership;

  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner;

  • Family Nurse Practitioner; and

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

M.S. Nursing/MBA Healthcare

With our M.S. Nursing, Management and Organizational Leadership/MBA Healthcare degrees, you’ll be equipped to shape the future of nursing and healthcare. This dual degree program is designed for nurses looking to lead in healthcare organizations and drive new policies to improve patient care. Taking this dual degree program can save you time and money as opposed to earning both degrees separately.

Nurse Practitioner

Choose from three MSN specializations:

• • Family Nurse Practitioner;

  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; and

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with four specializations to choose from:

• • Educational Leadership;

  • Executive Leadership;

  • Informatics Leadership; and

  • Professional Leadership.

Infection Prevention and Control Certificate

Infection Prevention and Control Certificate gives clinicians, nurses, physicians, managers, non-nurse practitioners, infection control team members and others the knowledge they need to develop best practices for infection prevention and control.

American Sentinel is one of the few CCNE-accredited universities to offer a streamlined progression from RN to BSN and MSN. This pathway is specifically designed for registered nurses with a passion for knowledge and the desire for continuous career advancement. Instead of taking the BSN and MSN separately, this program is designed to save you time and money. You’ll earn your BSN and go on to earn your MSN within the same program.

After you complete your BSN course work you can choose from 5 MSN specializations in our RN to BSN/MSN program:

• Case Management;

• Infection Prevention and Control;

• Nursing Education;

• Nursing Informatics; and

• Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership.

Nurse Practitioner specializations are not an option for the RN to BSN/MSN program.