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Registered nurses (RN) comprise the largest group of health care workers. Most RNs work directly with patients and their families. They are the primary point of contact between the patient and the world of health care, both at the bedside and in out-patient settings. Because the RN is in much more regular contact with patients than are physicians, the RN is usually first to notice problems or raise concerns about patient progress. The RN evaluates, plans, and administers nursing care to patients, provides prescribed medication and treatment, and aides the physician or nurse practitioner during exams and treatment. The RN also monitors patient care provided by LPNs, nursing assistants, and others. A Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree is received after completing a four-year college or university program that qualifies a graduate to take a national licensing exam to become a registered nurse.

The human resources management emphasis prepares graduates of the program to excel in either a human resources department or in an upper level management position. Most companies today value a manager who has mastered human resource knowledge in addition to strong business skills. Graduates of this program can expect to find careers in wide range of management and human resource positions including:

Training and Development Specialist
Human Resources Generalist
Human Resources Manager
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Human Resources Director

Worldwide, the tourism and hospitality industry is a $5 trillion enterprise. By some standards, it is the worlds largest industry. This program prepares graduates for management positions in private sector and public sector organizations that provide services and products to business and leisure travelers.

Whether in the corporate or private business setting, entrepreneurship is an essential ingredient for success in the business field. Entrepreneurs serve as catalysts for economic growth by recognizing business opportunities and finding innovative ways to leverage those opportunities.

The Bachelor of Science Business Administration Emphasis Entrepreneurship program prepares students to think like entrepreneurs and to utilize entrepreneurial tools and strategies, including opportunity scanning, product/service development plans, and pro forma financial statements, to achieve success in the creation of new business ventures.

This program prepares students for the technology jobs of the future. Information security is the practice of ensuring the confidentiality, availability or integrity of a system. Digital forensics courses will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of digital forensics investigation tools and techniques, and the collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence. Graduates will have an in-depth understanding of threats, risks, and attacks, and the technologies, policies and procedures to mitigate information system threats.

National American University offers an online RN-to-BSN degree completion program for currently licensed nurses. Whether you hold an associate degree in nursing or a hospital diploma, NAU's RN-to-BSN program gives you the opportunity to add B.S.N. to your accomplishments. The curriculum allows you to explore timely subjects such as contemporary ethical issues, caring for vulnerable populations and issues in trans-cultural nursing. You'll exchange ideas and support online with professors and fellow students. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will position you for leadership roles such as teaching, office management in a clinic, project management in a hospital environment or wellness programs in industry. You will have the opportunity to use your hard-earned experience as a nurse and your newly-learned leadership skills gained from your educational experience at NAU. Admission requirements include: 1. Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing; 2. Current RN license in United States; 3. Cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Graduates of the criminal justice program will be able to analytically evaluate, synthesize information, and use critical-thinking skills to develop appropriate solutions for important criminal justice issues. The program is designed to help you understand the coercive nature of criminal justice decision-making and the need to use logic, ethics, and critical-thinking skills in order to use your authority appropriately. This degree program prepares graduates for careers as a police officer, court clerk, court bailiff, correctional officer, probation officer, parole officer, and other federal law enforcement such as border patrol. Policing and institutional corrections employment will also require the completion of a training academy. If advancing in the criminal justice field is your goal, this program will help you achieve it.

Students in the state of Minnesota are not be eligible to sit for the Minnesota Police Officer licensing examination upon completion of the NAU's Bachelor of Science/Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree programs.

Accounting is a core program for any educational institution that is serious about business, and it's no different at National American University. The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is an excellent program that provides students with the preparation needed to sit for the certified managerial accounting (CMA) exam as well as the certified public accountant (CPA) exam in those states not requiring the fifth year of education. Students planning to take the exam in these states will take the CPA review courses as part of their undergraduate degree.

For graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting, many career opportunities exist as private accountants for corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, government agencies or non-profit organizations.

This is an excellent degree for students interested in the field of finance or in a general management role drawing on finance competencies. Graduates can expect to be well qualified for careers in banking, lending institutions, financial planning in the business insurance industry and brokerage firms.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

The accounting emphasis provides students with a strong background in financial accounting and budgeting. It also prepares students for careers within the accounting and financial management industry.

As a university grounded in the basics of business, National American University's business administration degree program might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer. A wide variety of emphasis areas gives students the options to customize their business educations to point them directly into the heart of their chosen career field after graduation. Students studying business administration are broadly introduced to all areas of business, including accounting, information technology, marketing, finance, international business, management and more.

NAU's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program is a general program that offers a variety of business-related subjects, without specializing in any one area. For students who choose to focus on a particular area of business as an area of emphasis, the following emphasis areas are available: Accounting, Information Technology, Financial Management, International Business, Pre-law, Management, Marketing. (Note: Not all of these emphasis areas are available at all campuses. Check the specific degree program.)

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

NAU's Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Management is an excellence choice for students who already hold degrees, diplomas or certificates in specialty areas, such as merchandising, dental hygiene, electronics, medical assisting, drafting, welding, or other vocational areas. Combined with our sound business and general education courses, this degree prepares graduates for advancement in management areas associated with their specialty fields.

Two options are available in this program: (1) transfer of credit from the source of the specialty training, or (2) creation of a specialty area using National American University courses.

This program provides students with a thorough understanding of theory and application related to the business environment so they can collect and analyze data, identify alternative solutions, and select the most appropriate course of action for specific business problems. It also gives them an understanding of professional ethics and its application to the business environment.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

This is an exceptionally exciting degree for people who are creative and strategic, and who enjoy being on the front-line of business development. Graduates enjoy rewarding career opportunities in areas such as retail management, sales management, marketing research, advertising and promotions.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

More and more business is being conducted on an international level. This degree gives students the opportunity to focus on how business conducted on a global scale is different from domestic enterprise. The types of careers available are similar to those with a general business degree, but graduates from this degree program will have a distinct advantage in working for any firm that does business globally.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

The information systems emphasis is an excellent degree for students who recognize the importance and growth of the use of digital information in today's business world and want to develop a strong foundation with specific information technology strengths to serve the needs of future employers. Graduates from this program can expect to have an advantage in the ability to use information technology to get the job done.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

This is an exciting program, designed to provide students with the skills required to design, develop and maintain interactive Internet Web sites. This four-year degree program prepares students to work in the dynamic field of Internet development as the information technology professional as a part of a Web site design team.

The requirement for management personnel to understand information technology and its impact upon modern business operations has never been greater. This degree program, with its component of business, finance, management, and accounting courses and its specialization MIS, prepares graduates to be managers in information technology. Graduates are qualified for careers as systems analysts and information systems managers.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

For students whose goal is to attend law school, National American University offers a curriculum designed to provide them with a foundation of knowledge and skills to facilitate their success in law school. Specialized courses promote the development of analytical and critical thinking skills, verbal and written communication skills, a fundamental understanding of substantive and procedural law, legal research skills, and knowledge of ethical guidelines governing the conduct of attorneys.

The Health Care Management program is designed for individuals interested in finding career opportunities in administrative or leadership positions within the diverse health care field or within their own area of clinical/professional expertise. And, as the baby boomer generation grows older and advances in medical technology continue to improve, the need for health services workers in various medical career fields is increasing dramatically. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, wage and salary employment in the health services industry is projected to increase 28 percent through 2012, compared with 16 percent for all industries combined.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

Managers today need the necessary skills to be effective leaders. This degree is perfect for working professionals who recognize the need to develop their individual leadership abilities. Graduates of this program will have a distinct advantage over other managers and can expect to find career opportunities in a wide range of leadership positions.

National American University offers a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program. Paralegals, sometimes called legal assistants, may be employed in law firms; corporate legal departments; local, state and federal government offices; bank and trust offices; and other offices requiring analytical and communication skills.

Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals may interview clients and witnesses; draft court pleadings and other legal documents; perform legal research; investigate medical, police and other records; attend hearings; assist in trial preparations; and assist at trial. Paralegals may not give legal advice, represent a client in court or set fees.

Students must have an in-depth knowledge of network design and operation to enter this field, and NAU's Information Technology: Network Management/Microsoft program provides them with that. Graduates of this program have all the necessary skills to manage and provide technical support for a computer network. The focus is on Microsoft networking, and it prepares students for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams.

Supply chain management has emerged as a distinct field to meet the needs of the growing global supply chain, the series of business processes that move products from initial order to acquisition of raw materials, production, and distribution to the customer. With projections that global supply chain activities will continue to expand and integrate new technologies and practices, supply chain management has become an increasingly attractive career path for today's business students.

In the Bachelor of Science Business Administration Emphasis Supply Chain Management program, students will learn to coordinate the various aspects of the supply chain in order to optimize efficiency while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction. Students will also be challenged to consider how supply chain management integrates supply and demand management with product design, marketing, sales, finance, and information technology, as well across partner companies.

This program provides students with an in-depth knowledge of network design and operation. Graduates of this program have the necessary skills to manage and provide technical support for a computer network. The focus on Microsoft networking helps prepare students to take the Microsoft MCITP Enterprise Administrator exams.

Veterinary assistants are becoming more important as valued members of the veterinary health care team in today's modern practices. This one-year program prepares you to support veterinary technicians and veterinarians in a veterinary practice. Duties performed by veterinary assistants include animal restraint, preparing animals for surgery, care of surgical instruments and other equipment, care and feeding of in-patients, processing radiographs, and front office procedures. Veterinary assistants are not trained to give injections, take blood samples, perform laboratory procedures, administer anesthetics, monitor patients during anesthesia or assist in surgery.

This program provides students with an in-depth knowledge of network design and operation. Graduates of this program have the necessary skills to manage and provide technical support for a computer network. The focus on Microsoft and Cisco networking helps prepare students to take the Microsoft MCITP Server Administrator exams and Cisco CCNA certifications.

NAU's diploma program in therapeutic massage offers a well-rounded curriculum with an excellent balance between lectures and experiential courses. With a solid grounding in anatomy and physiology of the human body, this program is strong on the basics, and it gives students optimal opportunities to develop their 'touch' skills. Best of all, this program gets students out into the working world quickly, because it is designed to be completed in as little as 12 months if attending classes full-time. After that, students can continue on part time to earn NAU's AAS degree in massage therapy, while they're already enjoying a career in therapeutic massage.

NAU�s diploma program in Healthcare Coding is an excellent career choice if you see yourself working in the in-demand health care field but not directly with patients. Coding professionals are key players in the healthcare workplace, accurately converting disease, injury and procedure descriptions documented in patient records into numeric or alphanumeric codes using coding manuals and encoder software. These codes assist in securing reimbursement for physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers. Healthcare organizations also use coded data for quality management, planning, marketing, and other administrative and research activities. NAU is currently pursuing program accreditation through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to prepare program graduates for the certification examination to become Certified Coding Associates (CCA). Should you decide to further your education, this program will easily transfer into NAU�s Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology.

Graduates of the criminal justice program will be able to analytically evaluate, synthesize information, and use critical-thinking skills to develop appropriate solutions for important criminal justice issues. The program is designed to help you understand the coercive nature of criminal justice decision-making and the need to use logic, ethics, and critical-thinking skills in order to use your authority appropriately. This program prepares you for entry-level employment in various criminal justice agencies such as: police officers, court clerks, court bailiffs, correctional officers, probation officers, parole officers, and other federal law enforcement positions. Policing and institutional corrections employment will also require the completion of a training academy. If advancing in the criminal justice field is your goal, this program will help you achieve it.

Students in the state of Minnesota are not be eligible to sit for the Minnesota Police Officer licensing examination upon completion of the NAU's Bachelor of Science/Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree programs.

This is an 8-quarter program with the last quarter consisting of an externship during which students will work with a veterinarian in a veterinary office. The veterinary technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), a division of the American Veterinary Medical Association. As a student in this program, you are trained to assist veterinarians in all aspects of a veterinary practice, including patient care, medical administration, surgical preparation, equipment maintenance, radiological procedures, laboratory procedures, public relations and office procedures. Upon graduation, the veterinary technician is qualified to take the National Veterinary Technician Exam and/or any other state exam required for registration, certification or licensure in that state.

NAU�s Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) is an excellent career choice if you see yourself working in the in-demand health care field, but not directly with patients. As a graduate of this program, it may be your job to verify the completeness and accuracy of medical records and data entry into computer systems to ensure medical record quality; to use technology to analyze for quality and efficiency of patient care; to code patient diagnoses and procedures for research or reimbursement purposes; or to work in specialized registries that maintain data for medical research. NAU is currently pursuing program accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) to allow graduates of the HIT program to be eligible to take the certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

As a university grounded in the basics of business, National American University's business administration degree program might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer. NAU's Associate of Applied Science degree program emphasizes an understanding of business and an introduction to the use of computers in business.

Students may elect to continue in the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. They may also choose an emphasis in accounting, information systems, financial management, pre-law, international business, management or marketing.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

National American University's Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Management is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have acquired occupational-related training at community colleges, technical institutes, military service schools, or industry-related schools in business, health, or another technical field.

This program provides business students with an overview of accounting, economics, finance and management knowledge and skills needed for entry-level business supervisory positions. It also gives them an understanding of professional ethics and its application to the business environment.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)

NAU's Medical Administrative Assistant degree program is designed to prepare students for entry-level administrative positions in a variety of health care settings. Administrative duties may include greeting patients, setting appointment times, scheduling hospital admissions, medical transcription, medical record management, insurance coding and billing, bill collections, office compliance and other general medical office procedures.

The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program is designed to train students to function in cardiac catheterization labs to prepare the patient and the lab. Students learn to assist during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Cardiovascular technologists assist in all phases of the catheterization procedures, including invasive interventional procedures. National American University’s program was developed on the national curriculum for cardiovascular technology with hands on instruction to help prepare students for this fast-growing industry.

This two-year program of study provides education for various entry-level positions in the information systems field. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor to design a program in their area of interest, which may be in programming, database administration, Microsoft networking or software applications. Graduates may qualify for positions such as computer operators, programmers, database administrators or microcomputer specialists. Credits earned in this program will apply toward the information technology bachelor's degree with an emphasis in management information systems.

Accounting is a core program for any educational institution that is serious about business, and it's no different at National American University. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting provides specialized education for various entry-level positions in the accounting profession. It's also designed for easy transfer into the bachelor's degree in accounting.

Graduates of this program can expect to find employment as accounting technicians, payroll clerks, bookkeepers, or clerical assistants in business, government or non-profit organizations. With experience, graduates may qualify for more advanced positions, such as payroll supervisors, lead accountants or tax specialists.

This program is designed to prepare computer support specialists to work in the healthcare industry. The major core classes provide students with the skills necessary to provide technical support for the implementation and maintenance of electronic health records. The emphasis area classes focus on regulations, procedures and legal principles unique to the healthcare industry.

The growing use of prescription medications has created a need for formally trained pharmacy technicians. National American University's Associate of Applied Science program provides the knowledge necessary to achieve pharmacy technician certification. The AAS program at NAU is offered in a manner that accommodates traditional students and working adults. The program is designed to benefit individuals new to pharmacy and current pharmacy technicians interested in enhancing their skills and formalizing their training.

National American University offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies for students who wish to pursue a course of study emphasizing basic paralegal skills. Credits earned in this program will apply toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies. Students can normally achieve the bachelor's degree in six additional quarters.

Nursing is a career that is in great demand, makes a difference in peoples' lives 24 hours a day/7 days a week, and offers opportunities in multiple settings with individuals, families, and communities. The Nursing program at NAU offers the associate degree in Nursing. The motivated student is able to complete the program in seven (7) quarters. The associate degree in Nursing program produces competent and caring professional nurses prepared to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

The Associate of Applied Science Small Business Management program is designed to meet the needs of students who have the goal of starting a new business or expanding an existing business. The program emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential to becoming a successful small business owner and/or manager. Students will acquire skills in entrepreneurial strategies and planning, feasibility analysis, market analysis, and competitor analysis and will develop a comprehensive business plan for a new business venture.

National American University's Medical Assisting program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of required course work. Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical duties in a physician's office or other outpatient care settings within the scope of specific training and state law, and in accordance with assignments by a physician.

Administrative duties may include patient scheduling, reception duties, medical record management, medical transcription, office correspondence, medical insurance procedures and office accounts, fees and collections.

The therapeutic massage industry is a rapidly growing profession. Taking into consideration the mind, body and spirit, the focus of the massage therapist is to meet the needs of the client by perceiving the body as a whole.

NAU's Therapeutic Massage program is designed to be the foundation of any massage therapist's career. Massage therapists are found in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, chiropractic offices and other health care facilities. Many therapists choose to be self-employed and open a private practice independently or with several associates.

Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) use occupation to develop and improve clients' cognitive, sensory, motor, and social skills to promote health and enhance participation in daily life activities. National American University's Occupational Therapy Assistant program offers a blended delivery format designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the theory and nature of occupation, the dynamic interaction of clients and their environments, and in "hands on" skills. This program emphasizes lecture, laboratory, discussion, demonstration, and practical application.

The Medical Staff Services Management (MSSM) degree is designed to prepare graduates to work in a hospital or health care facility as a credentialing expert. A certified MSSM is qualified to become an integral part of health care administration that would be responsible for: managing compliance, adherence to government regulations, credentialing of staff, operations management (staffing, budgets, database administration, etc.), continuing education, and upholding organizational policies, procedures and regulations. The coursework for the MSSM program helps prepare you for the Certified Professional in Medical Services Management or the Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist examinations which are recognized as the standard in the medical services profession and are a symbol of excellence within the industry. Earning these credentials signifies that you have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today's complex medical credentialing environment.

The logistics segment of the business supply chain works to promote the efficient and effective flow and storage of goods, services, and information in order to meet customer requirements. Logistics activities typically include transportation management, warehousing, materials handling, order fulfillment, and inventory management.

The Associate of Applied Science in Business Logistics program is designed to meet the needs of those who are interested in pursuing a career in the logistics field. Students will learn how business organizations can achieve competitive advantage by developing and maintaining efficient and effective operations across their buying, shipping, and receiving channels. Graduates of logistics programs are increasingly sought for their knowledge and skills in this specialized field of business that is projected to continue its expansion and growth.

Are you looking for a career that offers a team-oriented and self-directed work environment? Then you may be a good fit for a career as a Clinical Laboratory Technician. Clinical lab technicians play a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases by performing complex tests on blood, urine, tissues, and cells. They may prepare specimens and operate automated analyzers or perform manual tests according to detailed instructions. Typically employed as part of the healthcare team in clinic and hospital laboratories, Clinical Laboratory Technicians have also found employment in environmental, reference, and research laboratories.

The need for information security professionals has never been greater. The associate degree in computer security will familiarize students with techniques related to information security basics, network, operating system and software security, and methods for penetration testing. Graduates will possess the necessary tools to become IT professionals with the knowledge and expertise to identify emerging security risks and implement security policies and procedures to support organizational goals.

National American University's MM program is developed for students with diverse professional backgrounds who hold undergraduate degrees in a variety of disciplines. The master's degree program will incorporate more of a focus on the 'soft skills' of management as opposed to the quantitative side of business that is the focus of the MBA program.

The MM degree program is designed to help the student develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills, and abilities and a holistic view of the organization. Emphasis areas are offered in health care administration, information technology or human resource management.

(This course may be offered as a blended model program. Please refer to the information regarding the blended model programs for additional details.)