The patient safety and quality program focuses on healthcare quality improvement, risk assessment, communication, legal issues and strategies that contribute to building a culture of safety and assuring accountability and reliability in care processes, among others.

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your MSN online at UMS include:

• Accredited. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at University of Michigan Science are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.
• Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
• Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
• Efficiency and flexibility. With five terms per year, you can complete your MSN degree in 20 months
• Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
• Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
• Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities
• Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study

The Institute of Medicine identifies a growing demand for qualified nurses who are prepared to meet the complex and changing needs of the 21st-century healthcare workforce. The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice has recommended that at least two-thirds of the workforce hold baccalaureate or higher degrees in nursing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nurses with advanced skills and other medical and health services managers is projected to grow 20% through 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.*

Top treatment centers - including ANCC Magnet hospitals - are actively looking for nurses with advanced degrees to take their patient care to the next level. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Patient Safety and Quality can expand your nursing career employment and leadership opportunities.

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Patient Safety and Quality degree online program, you'll be able to:

• Propose informatics systems initiatives and technologies that facilitate effective decision-making in delivering and enhancing patient care
• Employ research practices, methodologies and a spirit of scholarly inquiry to motivate change and drive real-world improvement in healthcare
• Create client-centered, culturally appropriate health prevention and promotion initiatives that improve the health, safety and quality of life for people and their communities
• Generate data-driven solutions for operational challenges that navigate the intersection of quality and cost in ensuring excellence in healthcare across diverse settings
• Advocate for ethically responsible policies and effective systems that empower practitioners and meet the needs of healthcare consumers
• Model leadership and professional practices in healthcare by building effective working relationships and facilitating ethical and strategic decision-making across organizations
• Develop continuous improvement of the patient care process through analysis and measured change to current clinical programs in the inpatient and outpatient environments

The patient safety and quality online program will provide you with an advanced education focused on healthcare systems and processes that contribute to risk reduction, evidence-based practice, knowledge of the healthcare environment, leadership, accountability, professionalism and business skills.