Kaplan University - Online Nursing Degree

Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Education Online

Kaplan University
1801 E. Kimberly Road
Suite 1
Davenport, IA 52807

Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a broad selection of programs that address the career goals of working adults from a variety of professional disciplines. Our emphasis is on real-world knowledge and skill development and we offer programs that help students with concepts and techniques they can use in their professional lives. Our courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to move to the next level in your career plan.

Online education at Kaplan University is created around the principle of using advanced technology and enhanced delivery methods to make classes accessible and easy to navigate. You can communicate with fellow students, faculty or your academic advisor via internal email and message boards. Our user-friendly online classroom environment makes learning interactive and enjoyable.

Kaplan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Case Management - Certificate - Online Nursing Degree

If you are interested in promoting quality, cost-effective health care and human services for patients and their families, consider becoming a case manager. Learn to perform assessments, conduct research, analyze data and plan and manage services and care. By earning a Kaplan University certificate, you can select employment opportunities in diverse and rewarding practice areas, including acute and long-term care facilities, workers' compensation carriers, managed care organizations and human services agencies. Our online self-study program can be completed in twelve months.

This program is designed for health and human services professionals, including registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, rehabilitation counselors, psychologists and medical doctors.

Geriatric Care Management - Certificate - Online Nursing Degree

If you are interested in establishing a geriatric care management practice dedicated to assuring the delivery of quality care and an optimal lifestyle to seniors, consider this program. Learn to assess, coordinate and monitor the health and human services needs of your elderly clients and their families.

Graduates may work as geriatric care managers in a variety of practice settings:

Independent practice
Government agencies
Home health agencies
Long-term care facilities
Insurance companies
Assisted-care facilities
Social service agencies

Life Care Planning - Certificate - Online Nursing Degree

If you are a rehabilitation professional or registered nurse interested in facilitating the care, treatment and/or rehabilitation of individuals with significant disabilities or chronic health problems, consider the rewarding field of life care planning. The self-paced Life Care Planning Certificate is the first step on the path to the prestigious Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) credential.

You will develop life care plans documenting the current and future medical, psychosocial and economic needs of individuals with catastrophic disability or long-term health care needs. Life care planners work with attorneys, insurance companies, managed care organizations and in independent practice.

This program provides the essential skills and expertise for health care professionals to analyze, research and perform assessments utilizing the tenets, methodologies and foundations of the life care planning process. Students incorporate standards of practice and ethics, gain an enhanced understanding of the medical and psychological aspects of disability and chronic health conditions and develop a disciplined approach to utilizing research literature, practice guidelines and published data in support of plan recommendations. Our online self-study program can be completed in twelve months.