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Nursing Associate Degree at Bryant and Stratton College Ohio

Program: 369 Semesters: 5m Total Credit Hours: 72

Description
The mission of the Nursing Program is to provide quality nursing education in North Central Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin and to facilitate the provision of exceptional healthcare in the regions. The Nursing Program emphasizes classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences that prepare students for both the world of work and for life-long learning. Computer aided instruction, telecommunications technology, clinical simulation and other technical learning strategies are seen as integral components of the delivery methods needed to serve the educational needs of students in the 21st century.

The purpose of the Nursing Program is to prepare Nursing Program graduates to function in professional registered nursing roles. The program provides a foundation of learning which promotes integration of clinical decision making processes into the provision of nursing care for meeting the health/illness needs of patients across the life span. The three roles of the associate degree nurse (Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Discipline of Nursing) describe nursing practice and role expectations of the entry level registered nurse. The core components of those roles, as established by the National League for Nursing (NLN, 2000) are as follows: professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration, and managing care. The organizing framework provides direction for the selection and ordering of learning experiences to achieve program outcomes.

A BSN degree is a four-year college degree with a major in nursing. Our liberal arts program is a typical, where students have required general education courses plus required courses in their major. Students take general education courses (math, science, English, etc.) on the partner school campus and take all nursing courses at B-RCN, with clinical experiences (hands-on training) at Blessing Hospital and area health care agencies.

A BSN degree is the starting point of a rewarding career in nursing – the potential is only as great as you can imagine!

You are prepared to begin a position in a health care agency, ensuring your employer that you have the best preparation for your new position, including leadership and critical thinking skills.
BSN nurses have more opportunity for advancement into supervisory positions and other positions of responsibility because of that preparation.
The BSN degree is also necessary to be accepted into training for some specialty fields like nurse anesthetist, midwife, administration, nurse educator, or clinical nurse specialist. Some employers require a BSN degree for certain positions.
Many BSN students enroll in graduate education programs to receive their Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degree, or even a PhD!

There are many exciting opportunities for registered nurses with a BSN degree!

(Last Updated: 2/21/2008 11:48:39 AM By: bennetty)

The Master of Science in Nursing prepares advanced practice nurses to care for individuals and families. The curriculum builds on the nursing and scientific knowledge base of the baccalaureate prepared nurse and focuses on advanced clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Graduates are prepared to accurately and critically assess the health and illness experiences of individuals and families, to develop health interventions and to evaluate healthcare outcomes. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers three options: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, and a variation in the Family Nurse Practitioner option for BSN-prepared nurse midwives and nurse practitioners. The program begins in the fall. Nursing 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, and 690 require up to two days per week for daytime clinical hours. NURS 633 requires one day per week for daytime clinical hours. Clinical experiences take place under the guidance of experienced advanced practice nurse or physician preceptors. The Nurse Practitioner programs may be completed in two academic years plus one summer of full-time study. Students may take up to six years of part-time study to complete the program. Faculty advisors work closely with each student to plan an appropriate course of study and to ensure progress through the program. There is also a bridge sequence of courses to the MSN for RNs with a non-nursing baccalaureate.

The Master of Science in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202-887-6791.

The Master of Science in Nursing prepares advanced practice nurses to care for individuals and families. The curriculum builds on the nursing and scientific knowledge base of the baccalaureate prepared nurse and focuses on advanced clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Graduates are prepared to accurately and critically assess the health and illness experiences of individuals and families, to develop health interventions and to evaluate healthcare outcomes. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers three options: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, and a variation in the Family Nurse Practitioner option for BSN-prepared nurse midwives and nurse practitioners. The program begins in the fall. Nursing 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, and 690 require up to two days per week for daytime clinical hours. NURS 633 requires one day per week for daytime clinical hours. Clinical experiences take place under the guidance of experienced advanced practice nurse or physician preceptors. The Nurse Practitioner programs may be completed in two academic years plus one summer of full-time study. Students may take up to six years of part-time study to complete the program. Faculty advisors work closely with each student to plan an appropriate course of study and to ensure progress through the program. There is also a bridge sequence of courses to the MSN for RNs with a non-nursing baccalaureate.

The Master of Science in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202-887-6791.

In addition to Bethel College tuition and fees, nursing students are responsible for the following approximate costs:
• Uniform expense $100.00 to $200.00
• Clinical/lab fees $70.00/course/semester
• Nursing stethoscope $30.00-$50.00
• Liability insurance $17.00/year
• Student Nurse Association Membership $15.00/year
• Standardized exams $145.00/semester
• Background/Drug screens $70.00/year
• Nursing Licensure Examination $375.00
• Bethel College Department of Nursing pin $21.00 or more as desired
(to be awarded to graduating seniors during pinning ceremony activities)
• Transportation to and from clinical experiences (Memphis, Nashville & Jackson as well as local health care facilities)

Barton’s faculty combine academic and clinical expertise in all areas of nursing. Through our team-teaching approach, your professors combine their expertise to provide an integrated curriculum that focuses on every aspect of nursing care delivery. You’ll also benefit from small learning groups, engaged-learning activities, and faculty leadership.

We believe that great nurses embody professionalism, a thorough understanding of the nursing process, a commitment to holistic care, and clear communication. These are the core concepts we stress in every course.

To engage you fully in the learning process, we employ new and innovative teaching methodologies, such as web-enhanced software, computer-assisted instruction, and simulation mannequins.

Clinical learning experiences are crucial to your nursing education. At Barton, you’ll receive experience in both rural and urban settings. During your senior year, you’ll also be encouraged to collaborate with faculty members to develop externships related to your goals.

To teach the importance of cultural awareness in nursing firsthand, our students have studied in Honduras, Peru, Costa Rica, rural Pennsylvania, and a Cherokee Indian reservation in the western part of North Carolina.

Course Information
We’ve designed our curriculum so that you enroll in foundational courses in the liberal arts and sciences during your freshman year before beginning your nursing courses as a sophomore. This allows you to complete your prerequisite science requirements in your sophomore year.

Once you begin your nursing courses, you’ll continue taking courses in the arts and humanities. Doing so helps you learn to synthesize knowledge and think across disciplines as you’re introduced to increasingly complex concepts, content, and practice situations.

Internship Opportunities
We partner with facilities to provide you with specific clinical experiences that fulfill particular course objectives and the overall goals of the program. These experiences span nearly every type of nursing—from pediatrics to hospice, school-based healthcare to surgical nursing, psychiatric care to epidemiology.

We have partnership and cooperative agreements with many facilities and agencies, such as:
•Britthaven of Wilson
•Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
•Duke University Medical Center
•Halifax Regional Medical Center
•Hattie Daniels Day Care Center
•Home Health & Hospice Care, Inc.
•Johnston County Health Department
•Johnston Memorial Hospital
•Nash Healthcare Systems
•Peak Health, Inc.
•Pitt County Memorial Hospital
•Rex Healthcare
•Springmoor Health Center:
•University of North Carolina Hospitals
•Wake County Human Services
•Wake Medical Center
•Wayne Initiative for School Health
•Wayne Memorial Hospital
•Wilson County Department of Public Health
•Wilson Medical Center

Many of these partnerships offer tuition remuneration or pay competitive salaries during the externship experiences.

Career Opportunities
Barton sponsors several professional organizations and academic societies for student nurses:
• Barton College Association of Nursing Students (BCANS)
• College Association of Student Nurses
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

We urge you to get involved and take advantage of opportunities to develop leadership skills and grow professionally.

This program is a 3-year degree specifically designed to develop graduate nurses who will: direct their own learning and apply clinical reasoning skills in their nursing practice; be able to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to promote quality health outcomes for clients in their care; provide high quality care through safe and effective nursing practice according to the ANMC (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council) National Competency Standars for the Registered Nurse and possess the qualities, skills, knowledge and abilities expected of a University of Queensland graduate.

The program is underpinned by an innovative, problem-based learning curriculum model which has been informed by industry experts and responds to current national and global population health challenges. In the first 2 years of the program lectures and problem-based learning are incorporated with clinical experiences in selected partner teaching hospitals and health districts. In the final year of the program, students undertake extensive preceptored clinical placement providing them with exposure to an area of specialty nursing practice and the opportunity to consolidate and refine their skills in order to facilitate a smooth transition to graduate practice.

The Nursing Program at Ohio University - Zanesville enjoys an established reputation for graduating well-prepared, high quality nurses. In addition to classes at the University, nursing students participate in clinical experiences at Genesis Health Care (Bethesda and Good Samaritan hospitals), Fairfield Medical Center, Southeast Ohio Regional Medical Center, and a number of selected agencies throughout Muskingum County.

Ohio University - Zanesville is one of five regional campuses of the Ohio University offering predominately the first two years of general studies as well as eight baccalaureate and several master’s degrees. The campus lies in a rural setting in the city of Zanesville with a population of 28,000 and a service district of 180,000. A total of 1,350 students commute to the 179-acre site one hour east of Columbus and two hours west of Pittsburgh.

Ohio University - Zanesville also has Registered Nurse programs and advanced placement opportunities for LPN’s. Please contact the nursing office for more details about the Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing.

The Ohio University School of Nursing (SON) program is designed especially for individuals like you who are already registered nurses and want to further your education by earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). We realize that many of you juggle the demands of career, family and classes. Carving out time to drive to campus and sit through a lecture is a challenge!

That’s why the RN-to-BSN program gives you the flexibility to engage in learning at times and locations that are convenient for you. For example, instead of living on campus or driving to class, you may use your home computer to connect to Ohio University through the Internet. Once online, you may read course assignments, engage in online discussion with classmates, take tests and more through web sites especially designed for your courses.

The SON RN-to-BSN program exploits the latest advances in learning technology. We know that virtually any experience that takes place in a traditional classroom setting can be emulated online. In fact, you may feel more “connected” to your teacher and peers during an online course because you’ll never be told “Time’s up, class is over.” The online discussion continues whenever and wherever you choose. And we understand your needs as a distance learner. We’ll work with you to obtain the best quality clinical experiences that are close to your home. Concerned that you’ll feel disconnected and out of touch? Relax. Faculty are easily accessible via the class site and via telephone. Technical help is available when you need it. You can call the School of Nursing (1-800-560-0144).

More than 1,700 students have graduated from the RN-to-BSN program since it began in 1975. Accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), unique in its flexibility, and recognized for its quality, the SON may be just right for you. Click through our site to learn more about the program and how to enroll today!

The Ohio University School of Nursing (SON) program is designed especially for individuals like you who are already registered nurses and want to further your education by earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). We realize that many of you juggle the demands of career, family and classes. Carving out time to drive to campus and sit through a lecture is a challenge!

That’s why the RN-to-BSN program gives you the flexibility to engage in learning at times and locations that are convenient for you. For example, instead of living on campus or driving to class, you may use your home computer to connect to Ohio University through the Internet. Once online, you may read course assignments, engage in online discussion with classmates, take tests and more through web sites especially designed for your courses.

The SON RN-to-BSN program exploits the latest advances in learning technology. We know that virtually any experience that takes place in a traditional classroom setting can be emulated online. In fact, you may feel more “connected” to your teacher and peers during an online course because you’ll never be told “Time’s up, class is over.” The online discussion continues whenever and wherever you choose. And we understand your needs as a distance learner. We’ll work with you to obtain the best quality clinical experiences that are close to your home. Concerned that you’ll feel disconnected and out of touch? Relax. Faculty are easily accessible via the class site and via telephone. Technical help is available when you need it. You can call the School of Nursing (1-800-560-0144).