Nursing Degrees Online

The Castleton Nursing Department offers a major program leading to the Associate in Science in Nursing degree. Graduates are eligible for licensure as Registered Nurses and are qualified to function in a beginning level staff position in various health care agencies. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). The program is approved by the Vermont State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

In addition to the College’s general admission requirements, admission to the Associate in Science in Nursing program is selective and based on the following minimal criteria:
Combined Critical Reading and Math SAT scores of 1000 or above
Graduation from high school in the upper quarter of class
Evaluation of prior post-secondary course work
Meeting with the Nursing Chairperson

Challenge examinations are available to students applying for admission to the Nursing program. A student seeking to challenge nursing courses must be one of the following:

- A Licensed Practical Nurse with one year of employment in that role.
(A Licensed Practical Nurse without a year of employment may also challenge,
but only NUR 1211.)

- Student transferring from another A.S.N. program or its equivalent.

Successful challenge of both NUR1211 and NUR1212 could enable a student to enter the nursing program in the fall semester of the second year, provided all prerequisites are met. (NOTE: A minimum of 21 semester hours in nursing must be earned at Castleton.) The nursing curriculum can be completed in two years. All nursing courses and BIO2011 and BIO 2012 and BIO2125 must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

The Castleton Nursing Program has historically enjoyed an excellent passage rate on the NCLEX-RN.

The goal of the nursing faculty is to prepare graduates to enter the profession of nursing as competent practitioners who demonstrate critical thinking skills and possess a sound foundation for graduate study in nursing.

Wesleyan’s program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; telephone 1-212-363-5555 ext. 153) and approved by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses, 101 Dee Drive Suite 102, Charleston, WV 25311-1620, telephone 304-558-3596.

Wesleyan has a 100 percent employment placement rate for its nursing graduates. The first-time licensure passage rate exceeds the national passage rate. To learn more about Wesleyan’s nursing program, contact Dr. Judith McKinney at (304) 473-8224 or mckinney@wvwc.edu.

Occupational therapy (OT) is a health-care profession that uses occupation, or meaningful activity, to help people achieve independence and lead productive and satisfying lives. Occupational therapists form a dynamic and collaborative partnership with service recipients in order to support their maximal participation in societal roles. The uniqueness of occupational therapy lies in the recognition and appreciation of the importance of day-to-day occupations that are used to positively influence one’s health and well-being.
Reasons to Choose Xavier

1 Graduate Success

Outcome data from Xavier University’s occupational therapy program demonstrate graduates have a high passage rate on the national certification exam, passage of which is required to practice as an occupational therapist. Similarly, Xavier’s graduates have a high success rate of obtaining employment in their chosen area of interest. Many local and regional employers request Xavier graduates for position openings.

2 Fieldwork Education

3 XU Student Occupational Therapy Association

The ADN to MSN program offers associate degree nurses an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree as a Nursing Service Administrator, Clinical Nurse Leader, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner.
Otterbein’s advantages for you:
Online and one evening per week courses
Part time one course per quarter tracks
High passage rate on certification exams
Small class size
Expert caring faculty
Graduate level courses early in the program
MSN Majors
Nursing Service Administration (NSA)
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)