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Kaplan University Medical Degree

About Kaplan University Medical Degree Programs:

Kaplan University online offers Associates' Degrees in Medical Transcription, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding and Medical Office Management. An Associates' Degree is usually sufficient for employment in these fields, although medical office managers are often promoted from within due to their experience in that particular facility.

There are Diplomas offered through the online program that cover the professions of dental assistant, medical assistant, massage therapy and practical nursing. Licensure is required for practical nurses (Licensed Practical Nurses, or LPNs) but in the other areas, some formal training is sufficient for hiring at the entry level.

Registered nurses may pursue either a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a Master's in Nursing Administration through Kaplan. For RNs who didn't receive their training at a college or university, the key to advancement is often a Bachelor's degree. The Master's program prepares a medical professional for relatively high level supervisorial work. There is also a Master's Degree for Nurse Educators available to nurses who wish to get off the hospital floor and teach in a classroom setting.

  • Associate Degrees

  • Bachelor Degrees

    • BS in Psychology Substance Abuse
    • RN to BS in Nursing

      Are you a working RN, but feel that your lack of a full Bachelor's degree might be holding you back from advancing in your career? With this Nursing Completion degree, you can finally complete your education and qualify yourself for new opportunities in management or specialization. This program offers a well-rounded education in everything from ethics and diversity to disease prevention and new technology, and will prepare you well for all of your career goals to come.

  • Diplomas

  • Master Degrees

    • MS in Nursing Nurse Administrator

      If you are ready to move into a more administrative or managerial position in your nursing career, a Master's degree specializing in Nurse Administration may be just the degree for you. You will study with knowledgeable practicing professionals, preparing you for certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Best of all, with this online course you can study without having to put the career you love now on hold.

    • MS in Nursing Nurse Educator

      Are you looking to move out of the hospital room and into the classroom -- not as a student this time, but as a teacher? With a Nurse Educator degree, that time may be sooner than you'd think. This program not only enhances your nursing skills, but educates you in curriculum design and the latest in nursing and teaching theory, leaving you prepared for the CNE credential examination and a career in educating in no time.

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