MJ Graduate Program in Health Law for Nurses Brochure

Widener University

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ONLINE Master of Jurisprudence Graduate Programs in Health Law for Nurses

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Widener Law Online GRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR nurses The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) program provides education in health law, legal nurse consulting, global health law, and regulatory compliance.

All MJ courses are taught ONLINE by leading professionals and offer practical skills.

Widener Law is one of only two law schools in the country accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) for the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) and the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE).

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Widener law health law institute Health Law Institute Health care professionals with an interest in combining their medical expertise in the expanding field of health law can choose from three graduate programs in Widener’s prestigious Health Law Institute.

The Health Law Institute, established in 1989, has received national recognition for the excellence of its programs and has been ahead of the curve on health law education. National surveys have ranked Widener’s programs at the top of those offering graduate education in health law. Health care organizations such as hospitals, insurance and managed care companies, pharmaceutical companies, and governmental agencies recognize the high quality of training received

by Widener’s graduate students.

Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) The Health Law Institute fosters graduate-level education. Students may choose to take the standard online Master of Jurisprudence program or specialize their Master’s degree with one of the following three concentrations:   

Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting & Hospital Regulatory Compliance Certificate in Regulatory Analysis & Compliance Certificate in Global Compliance & Ethics

MJ Faculty members offer not only a diverse range of specialties, but also a wealth of experience.

Our faculty are active in local, state, and federal health care efforts, and include past-presidents of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC), health care policy makers, and compliance officers.

Master of Jurisprudence/Master of Public Health (MJ-MPH) In conjunction with Thomas Jefferson University, Widener also offers a Dual Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law and Master of Public Health. Topics covered include patient confidentiality, bioethics, risk management, and disability law. The dual degree is for those interested in public health administration, health insurance organization leadership, health consulting, or the pharmaceutical industry.

Doctor of Laws (DL) The Doctor of Laws is designed for graduates of either a Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) or a Master of Juridical Science (MSJ) in Health Law program. This program engages students in exhaustive research and immerses them in an individualized program while working towards the completion of a dissertation.

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MASTER OF JURISPRUDENCE in health law Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law (Standard Program) OVERVIEW The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law (Standard Program) is designed for health care and other professionals who desire to expand their education and broaden their understanding of the legal and regulatory health care environment. It is one of few such law school programs in the country, offering a unique opportunity for students to expand their employment opportunities.

As with all of our MJ Degree programs, the MJ Health Law degree is an online program designed to accommodate the working professional seeking to improve employment opportunities or simply keep pace with changing regulatory requirements. The program requires 28 credit hours of course work and can be completed in two academic years.

CURRICULUM

28 total credits: 20 required credits, 8 elective credits.

The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law program can be found on our website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees.       

Introduction to Law Critical Legal Analysis & Writing Torts Healthcare Quality & Liability Healthcare & Business Transactions Constitutional Law Regulating the Healthcare Institution

All of our MJ Degree Programs can be completed in two academic years.

OBJECTIVE Courses aim to educate students in all aspects of the law, and enable them to assist health law attorneys and other professionals with transactional, litigation, and regulatory work in hospitals, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, insurance companies, and health maintenance organizations.

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MASTER OF JURISPRUDENCE in health law Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law with Certificate in Regulatory Analysis & Compliance OVERVIEW The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law is designed for health care and other professionals who desire to expand their education and broaden their understanding of the legal and regulatory health care environment with a specific focus on compliance issues. It is one of few such law school programs in the country, offering a unique opportunity for students to expand their employment opportunities.

CURRICULUM 28 total credits: 26 required credits, 2 elective credits.

The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law program can be found on our website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees.         

Intro to Law Critical Legal Analysis & Writing Torts Healthcare Compliance & Ethics I Healthcare Quality & Liability Healthcare & Business Transactions Healthcare Compliance & Ethics II Regulatory Compliance: Hospital Managed Care Capstone Project

Widener Law School is one of only two law schools accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) for the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).

Students are eligible to sit for the CHC (Certified in Healthcare Compliance) national exam upon successful completion of the program.

OBJECTIVE Courses aim to educate students for careers working with management and legal counsel as compliance officers and risk managers to fulfill the regulatory compliance requirements of health care and pharmaceutical organizations.

Students are prepared to work in regulatory compliance analysis, risk management, and contract negotiations. Within the capstone course, students will work through simulations to resolve compliance issues and mock exam questions.

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MASTER OF JURISPRUDENCE in health law Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law with Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting & Hospital Regulatory Compliance OVERVIEW The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law with a Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC) and Hospital Regulatory Compliance is designed for nurses who hold a current BSN license and who wish to advance their education and career options in medical-legal settings and broaden their understanding of the legal and regulatory health care environment.

CURRICULUM 28 credits: 26 required credits, 2 elective credits.

The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law program can be found on our website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees.         

Intro to Law Critical Legal Analysis & Writing Torts Healthcare Compliance & Ethics I Healthcare Quality & Liability Introduction to Legal Nurse Consultant Principles and Practices of LNC Regulatory Compliance: Hospital Managed Care Legal Medical Research

This graduate program seeks to prepare nurses in two specialty areas: 

The LNC Certificate exemplifies that the holder has obtained the ABA-approved special skills and medical knowledge required to act as an independent nurse consultant with legal knowledge required to investigate health care issues.

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The Certificate in Hospital Regulatory Compliance provides students with an understanding of health care policy and regulations. Students are eligible to sit for the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) national exam upon successful completion of the program.

OBJECTIVE Courses aim to educate students in all aspects of health law, and enable them to evaluate, analyze, and render informed opinions on the delivery of health care and the resulting outcomes.

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What is a Nurse with a Master of Jurisprudence in Legal Nurse Consulting & Hospital Regulatory Compliance?

A Widener Law Legal Nurse Consultant with a Master of Jurisprudence is an experienced registered nurse who:      

brings medical knowledge to the practice of law; is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity; identifies standards of care, causation and damages issues; locates and retains expert witnesses; assists with depositions and trials, develops and prepares exhibits; and, develops medical chronologies.

A Widener graduate Nurse practicing in the field of Hospital Regulatory Compliance with a Master of Jurisprudence is an experienced registered nurse who:     

performs specialized administrative responsibilities pertaining the hospital is experienced in the areas of regulatory compliance, hospital billing, and reimbursement; utilizes knowledge of health law, nursing, and administrative practices; ensures compliance with current governing rules and regulations required for health care organizations; and, applies regulatory standards involved in direct patient care.

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MASTER OF jurisprudence in health law Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law with Certificate in Global Compliance & Ethics OVERVIEW The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law with a Certificate in Global Compliance and Ethics is a master’s degree program designed for those seeking graduate-level education in legal analysis and global regulatory compliance and ethics for careers working with international health care corporations, business, non-profit, or government entities.

CURRICULUM 28 total credits: 26 required credits, 2 electives. The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law program can be found on our website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees.         

Intro to Law Critical Legal Analysis & Writing Torts Healthcare Quality & Liability Healthcare & Business Transactions Global Transactions Corporate Deviance Global Health Compliance & Ethics Global Capstone Project

OBJECTIVE Courses aim to educate students in global health care organizations, corporate and health law regulatory compliance, and global health systems. Students will develop an understanding of health care quality standards, transactions, and ethics. Within the Global Capstone course, students will work through simulations to resolve global compliance issues and mock-exam questions for the Compliance Certification Board’s (CCB) exam to become a Certified Corporate and Ethics Professional—International (CCEP -I) ®. A CCEP-I is someone with knowledge of relevant international regulations and expertise in compliance processes sufficient to assist organizations with their legal obligations, and someone who promotes organizational integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs.

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MASTER OF jurisprudence in health law Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law General Information COURSES Online courses are scheduled in Fall and Spring semesters, which run for 15 weeks, and Summer semesters which are 8 weeks in length. A course module may contain a reading assignment, video lecture, discussion thread, quiz, essay writing assignment, exam, or a combination of these assignments.

EXTERNSHIPS The MJ program offers Health Law Externships in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, for-profit and non-profit health care organizations and administrative and government agencies. Externships are open to students who have successfully completed their first-year courses and are great opportunities to gain practical skills while earning credits toward graduation.

ELIGIBILITY A Bachelor’s degree is required. Applicants preferably will have recent or current professional employment in health care or a closely related field.

TUITION The tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year is $994 per credit. (Subject to change.)

Financial aid is available for qualified students.

MATRICULATION DATES We have three matriculation dates to accommodate your schedule:  Summer (May)  Fall (August)  Spring (January) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  Completed application form  Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended  Resume  Personal statement  Two (2) letters of recommendation  $60.00 non-refundable application fee, payable to Widener University

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MASTER OF jurisprudence in health law Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law Frequently Asked Questions What is an MJ? The Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law is a degree that was created by Widener University School of Law in response to a growing need for those in health care fields to obtain working knowledge of the legal, business, and policy forces impacting these industries. More than twenty years since its launch, the MJ in Health Law has been emulated by other law schools and universities.

What can I do with an MJ Degree in Health Law? The skills and knowledge gained at Widener Law can be used to open and improve career opportunities in virtually every sector of the health care field. Widener graduates use their online MJ degree to complement and significantly enhance previous work and life experiences. Graduates from Widener Law’s MJ program have found many innovative and exciting ways to use their health law MJ degree.

Whether you want to expand your employment opportunities or increase your personal knowledge, Widener Law’s online MJ program could be the right fit for you. Our MJ in Health Law degrees are an excellent educational opportunity for those who wish to work in risk management, regulatory analysis, health care technology, quality assurance, and health care mediation, but it can also lead to other opportunities. Here are a few other jobs our alumni are performing: • • • • • • •

Clinical Supervisor/Admissions Supervisor Patient Safety & Quality Specialist Director of Operations, Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Manager Project Management Regulatory Compliance Consultant Senior Policy Analyst, Clinical Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Vice President, Hospital and Community

How quickly can I complete the program?

Students generally complete the 28-credit program in two years, but with permission, may be able to complete the program at a slower or faster pace.

Are online courses easier than on-campus courses?

No. The content of online courses is identical to that of on-campus classes.

How much time per week should I expect to spend on my degree?

We advise students to expect to spend an equal amount of time as a seated class. For example, a three hour seated class would require reading, preparation for class, listening to lectures, completing assignments, and answering class discussions.

Is the program accredited?

The Widener University School of Law Master of Jurisprudence program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as well as the American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Widener Law is a Compliance Certification Board (CCB) “accredited institution,” and is proud to announce that it is one of only two law schools in the country to have earned this distinction.

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Graduate Programs Office 4601 Concord Pike P. O. Box 7474 Wilmington, DE 19803-0474 Ph: (302) 477 -2704 Email: lawgradprograms@mail.widener.edu For complete information and to apply to any of our programs online, please visit our website:

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