MJ Graduate Program in Health Law for Nurses Brochure

Widener University

Master of Jurisprudence

Graduate Programs in Health Law

for Nurses

ONLINE

law.widener.edu/MJDegrees

Widener Law

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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).

Widener Law Online

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

FOR nurses

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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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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.

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.

MASTER OF JURISPRUDENCE in health law

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

The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurispru-

dence 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

CURRICULUM


All of our MJ Degree

Programs can be completed in two

academic years.

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in Health Law

with Certificate in

Regulatory Analysis &

Compliance

OVERVIEW


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.

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.


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

The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurispru-

dence in Health Law program can be found on our

website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees.

Intro to Law


Torts

Healthcare Compliance & Ethics I



Healthcare Compliance & Ethics II

Regulatory Compliance: Hospital Managed

Care

Capstone Project

CURRICULUM


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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.

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.

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.


28 credits: 26 required credits, 2 elective credits.

The complete curriculum for the Master of Juris-

prudence in Health Law program can be found on

our website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees.

Intro to Law


Torts

Healthcare Compliance & Ethics I


Introduction to Legal Nurse Consultant

Principles and Practices of LNC

Regulatory Compliance: Hospital Managed

Care

Legal Medical Research

CURRICULUM


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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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in Health Law

with Certificate in

Global Compliance & Ethics

OVERVIEW


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 govern-

ment entities.

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.

MASTER OF jurisprudence in health law

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


Torts



Global Transactions

Corporate Deviance

Global Health Compliance & Ethics

Global Capstone Project

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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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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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2011 recipient of the SCCE 7th Annual International

and Ethics Award.

WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Graduate Programs Office 4601 Concord Pike P. O. Box 7474

Wilmington, DE 19803-0474

Ph: (302) 477 -2704

Email: [email protected]

Widener Law

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