Nursing Degrees Online

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.

Licensed practical nurses are integral health team members who provide expert care for challenging patients under the direction of the RN. This is a 10 1/2 month program that prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-PN examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Work and employment

Graduates of the program are qualified to work in healthcare facilities such as nursing homes, home healthcare, physicians’ offices, and ambulatory care.

Career advancement

Licensed Practical Nurses can use their education and experience toward an associate degree in nursing at RVC. The LPN Bridge for the Associate Degree Nursing program allows LPNs to complete the nursing program without repeating courses taken in the LPN program. For details, see “LPN Bridge.”

Program approval and vocational licensure

The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Program graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN according to the requirements for licensure in the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Nursing Practice Act.

Information sessions

Students interested in the nursing program should attend a nursing information session to familiarize themselves with specific admission procedures, requirements, and standards. Information about the Nursing program and applications may be obtained by calling (815) 921-3261.

Testing and transcripts

Applicants who have not attended college before will need to call (815) 921-2382 to schedule an appointment for an assessment test. Transfer applicants should submit all transcripts to the Rock Valley College Admissions and Records Office with indication of the intent to apply to the nursing program

Program Overview

This program prepares graduates to function with the knowledge, skill and judgment of an entry level staff nurse in a variety of health care settings. This program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Work and career advancement

Registered nurses care for the sick and help people stay well. They provide bedside nursing care in collaboration with a physician in the hospital, in long-term care facilities or in the home. Nurses also provide services in community facilities like schools and clinics. Industry is another setting where nurses are employed. With experience and education, nurses may work in specialized areas such as pediatrics, emergency or intensive care units. Nurses may obtain bachelor’s degrees and advanced degrees such as master’s or doctorate degrees.

Program approval and professional licensure

The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Program graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN according to the requirements for licensure in the Illinois Nursing Practice Act.

Information sessions

Same as in MRE. Contact www.NIOIN.org
1. Complete RVC general admission procedure.

2. Attend a hybrid online nursing information meeting.

3. Meet with the Health Career Education Counselor and develop an academic plan.

4. File a current nursing program application form with the Director of Nursing for the hybrid online program.

5. Submit three letters of recommendation from employers and/or supervisors to the Director of Nursing for the hybrid online program, using the form distributed at the information meeting.

Admission requirements

1. High school graduate or GED.

2. Listing in good standing as CNA on the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Health Care Worker Registry.

3. Reading/vocabulary at 13th grade level and accepted passing score on ATI standardized nursing entry exam.

4. Minimum of three semester credits of online general education course/s which meet nursing program requirements with grade of “B” or better. Additional online courses which apply to the BSN may meet this requirement if required courses are already completed or not available online. Those courses will be evaluated individually.

5. Elementary algebra with a grade of “B” or better at the college level or the equivalent on a college math placement test.

6. High school chemistry with lab with grade of “B” or better or college chemistry with lab with grade of “C” or better.

7. Five – eight semester credits of college level Anatomy and Physiology and four credits of Microbiology with a grade of “C” or better.

8. Minimum over-all college GPA of 3.0.

Application deadlines

Application deadlines will be posted on the hybrid online nursing program’s website: www.NIOIN.org.

Out of district applications

Out-of-district applications to the hybrid online nursing program will be considered only if space is available and there are no qualified in-district applicants.
Program requirements
1. Criminal background checks will be required before enrollment in clinical courses. See handbook for further information.

2. All hybrid online nursing courses, both theory and clinical, require a “B” to pass. Students who do not earn a “B” or better will be contracted in writing and a plan for re-entry, if appropriate, will be developed. No more than one NUR course may be repeated.

3. General education courses may be taken for a “C”, as long as the overall GPA is a 3.0.

Program contacts

RVC Academic Counselor at 815-921-4100.
Kathleen Johnson, NIOIN Director of Nursing at 815-232-4309.

Online Nursing Degree Requirements 50 Sem/Hrs
NUR 178 Pharmacology 2
NUR 179 Fundamentals of Nursing 4
NUR 181 Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical 5.5
NRS 108 Pathophysiology 3
NUR 182 Med/Surg I 4
NUR 183 Med/Surg I clinical 5.5
NUR 280 Family Health 5
NUR 281 Family Health Clinical 3
NUR 282 Med/Surg II 3
NUR 283 Med/Surg II Clinical 3
NUR 284 Professional Roles Nursing 1
NUR 285 Mental Health 2
NUR 286 Mental Health Clinical 3
NUR 287 Med/Surg III 3
NUR 288 Med/Surg III Clinical 3

General Education Requirements 29 Sem/Hrs
BIO 185 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5
BIO 274 Introductory Microbiology 4
PSY 170 Intro to Psychology 3
ENG 103Composition II 3
SPH 131 Introduction to Oral Communication 3
PSY 270 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3
MTH 095 or higher 5
FWS 237 Nutrition for Optimal Wellness 3

Suggested Program

The nursing courses are organized to be completed in a two-year sequence. It is recommended that as many general education credits as possible are completed before beginning the nursing curriculum. It is often beneficial to minimize additional classes in the same semester as nursing courses.

Summer Sem/hrs
MTH 095 or higher 5
PSY 170 Introduction to Psychology 3
6

First Semester Sem/hrs
NUR 178 Pharmacology 2
NUR 179 Fundamentals 4
NUR 181 Fundamentals Clinical 5.5
FWS 237 Nutrition for Optimal Wellness 3
14.5

Second Semester Sem/hrs
NUR 182 Med/Surg I 4
NUR 183 Med/Surg I clinical 5.5
PSY 270 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3
ENG 103 Composition II 3
15.5

Summer Sem/hrs
SPH 131 Fundamentals of Communication 3
Humanities/Fine Arts 3
6

Third Semester Sem/hrs
NUR 280 Family Health 5
NUR 281 Family Health Clinical 3
NUR 282 Med/Surg II 3
NUR 283 Med/Surg II Clinical 3
14

Fourth Semester Sem/hrs
NUR 284 Professional Roles Nursing 1
NUR 285 Mental Health 2
NUR 286 Mental Health Clinical 3
NUR 287 Med/Surg III 3
NUR 288 Med/Surg III Clinical 3
12

Program overview

The registered professional nurse provides nursing care that emphasizes the whole person using the nursing process for individuals, families and groups in the community. The program of study requires that students with outside responsibilities plan to complete the program in more than two years.

The associate degree in nursing is based upon current nursing practice, including nursing and general education courses. Classroom theory, challenging assignments, skill labs, and clinical experiences will prepare students for an entry-level RN position. The program requires maturity for self-pacing in the learning process. Upon successful completion of the program and demonstrated nursing competence, the graduate is eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN examination to become licensed as a Registered Nurse.

The LPN Bridge Program is available for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to apply for an associate degree in nursing at RVC. LPNs must meet the criteria for the LPN Bridge application review process for the Associate Degree nursing program. See the “Admission to the LPN Bridge for the Nursing program” section, which follows.

Work and career advancement

The registered nurse is prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, community health, and home healthcare. Graduates are accountable for maintaining clinical competence. They practice nursing within the scope and standards of registered nurse education and are lifelong professional learners. Graduates are encouraged to seek opportunities to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through an RN Completion Program.
Program approval and professional licensure

The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Program graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN according to the requirements for licensure in the State of Illinois Nursing Practice Act. This exam covers four major categories: safe and effective care environment, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity, and physiological integrity. Testing in these areas is emphasized along with safe and progressing clinical competence.

Information sessions

Students interested in the nursing program should attend a nursing information session to familiarize themselves with specific admission procedures, requirements, and standards. Call(815) 921-3261 to attend an information session; applications are available when the applicant has completed all admission requirements.

Applicants who have not attended college before will need to call (815) 921-2382 to schedule an appointment for an assessment test. Transfer applicants should submit all transcripts to the Rock Valley College Admissions and Records Office with indication of the intent to apply to the nursing program.

The Master of Science in Nursing Program is a technology enabled, learner-centered curriculum, which prepares the BSN, RN as an advanced practice nurse in primary care settings. The program emphasizes nursing care of families or adults with a specific focus on vulnerable and underserved populations. A Master of Science in Nursing degree is awarded after successful completion of the program. Graduates are eligible to take the advanced practice national certification examination in family or adult health.

The James D. Vail III Program of Nursing’s four-year baccalaureate degree program leading to a BSN degree prepares students for practice as a professional nurse in a variety of health care settings and specialties. At the completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nurses for entry to practice in any of the United States.

The curriculum also provides graduates with the necessary foundation for graduate study in nursing including nurse practitioner programs. The program of study provides students with rich opportunities for personal and professional development through courses in the humanities; social, behavioral and natural sciences; fine arts; and nursing.

Our location in an urban setting allows students to acquire state-of-the art nursing knowledge and develop their clinical skills in hospitals and community agencies that are leaders in their fields. The faculty of the Vail Program of Nursing view learning as a shared process in which students are encouraged to be active participants and to be actively engaged with the diverse and dynamic community that surrounds us.

The BSN curriculum offer students three options for study:

1. A four-year pre-licensure or generic program
As a convenience for the adult learner, many of the general degree requirements and prerequisite courses can be taken in the evening. Nursing courses, however, are generally scheduled during the daytime. This option provides students with a program of study that includes Queen’s excellent Core Program in the Liberal Arts and travel abroad through the John Belk International Program. Students with no, limited, or significant college credits may apply to this program.

2. An RN-BSN option for registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma in nursing

3. An Accerlerated BSN option for individuals with a previous BA/BS degree (from any major)

Accreditation

The Vail Program of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Accreditation is an indication of public approbation, attesting to the quality of the educational program and the continued commitment of the sponsoring institution to support the program.

For further information about the accreditation of the program, please contact the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education at the following address: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, or call 202-887-6791.

The purposes of the proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree program at Martin Methodist College are to provide nursing majors the opportunity to attain the knowledge, competencies, and attitudes of the entry level professional nurse by:

Developing an understanding of professional nursing practice, legal, ethical, and social standards and the responsibility and accountability to clients, employers, the profession, society and self.
Acquiring knowledge and clinical practice experience necessary to assume leadership roles in the provision of nursing care.
Building a foundation for graduate study in relation to the research process and current and future nursing practice.
Attaining approval of the State Board of Nursing and national accreditation for the baccalaureate nursing program.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Nursing program graduates will be prepared as generalist for entry-level practice to meet the following competency outcomes:

Use the nursing process, core nursing knowledge and core nursing competencies to provide, design, and manage culturally competent, sensitive and cost effective nursing care to clients with diverse needs across the life span and in different settings to promote, maintain or restore health by integrating core nursing competencies.
Collaborate with client systems, nurses, interdisciplinary healthcare providers, religious congregations, and community agencies to engage in illness prevention, health promotion, maintenance and restorative interventions.
Use entry-level nursing skills and cultivate the attitudes and skills necessary for critical thinking, information management, and assuming accountability for independent decisions.
Implement professional nursing values and legal, ethical, and social standards with responsibility and accountability to clients, employer, profession, society, and self.
Maintain an awareness of historical trends and the legal, social, economic, and political issues related to nursing and health care.
Engage in activities to promote respectful citizenship, Christian values, and the health and well being of culturally diverse clients.

The RN-BSN/MSN degree program at Thomas Edison State College is designed for experienced RNs who want a quality education with the convenience and flexibility that an online program can offer. With open and rolling admissions, RNs can enroll any day of the year. With a self-paced schedule and no limit on time for degree completion, they can finish degree requirements at their own pace as long as they complete at least 3 credits in each 12 months. Students can earn maximum credit for prior learning. There is no residency requirement and there are many credit earning options. RNs can achieve their educational goals in a manner that saves both time and money.

RN-BSN Program
Graduates of associate degree and diploma programs of Nursing may enroll in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree only (RN-BSN program). The BSN degree program requires a minimum of 120 credits and includes nine graduate credits that may be applied to the Master of Science in Nursing program at Thomas Edison State College.

RN-BSN/MSN Program
Students may also earn both a BSN and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree (RN-BSN/MSN program) with preparation as a Nurse Educator at the master’s level. Students in this program will need only to complete an additional 27 credits beyond completion of the BSN degree requirements for their MSN degree. Graduates of the MSN degree program will be awarded a Nurse Educator certificate in addition to the diploma on program completion.

The RN to BSN mobility option is designed for registered nurses who are graduates of
diploma or associate degree (ASN) nursing programs. This option leads to the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The nursing courses are accessed and completed online
for maximum scheduling flexibility and convenience.
PURPOSE OF THIS OPTION
The RN to BSN mobility option offers a creative curriculum for educating nurses competent
in meeting the changing health needs of society. The option also builds a leadership
foundation and prepares graduates for graduate study. RN-BSN program graduates
possess knowledge of the humanities, biological and social sciences, and nursing. The
curriculum focuses on continued development of skills to advance nursing practice,
evaluating the role of professional nurses in a

OCAS Code: PNII
Program Load: Full-time
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Diploma
Length: 2-year (4.5 semesters)
Institution: School of Health & Community Services
Campus: Oshawa
Next Available Intake:
September 2009 (Closed)
Subscribed Status: Oversubscribed
Program Description:

This two-year diploma, approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario, is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to practice as a safe, competent and professional Practical Nurse.

Using the concept of caring as the basis of nursing practice students develop knowledge, skills and judgment in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for all age groups as they experience various health challenges. Particular focus is placed on the ability to communicate in a caring and therapeutic manner.

There is a strong emphasis on practical hands-on experience. Theory gained in the classroom and simulated lab practice is applied in long term care, medical, surgical, maternal/child, mental health and community environments. Practicum placements take place in a variety of agencies throughout the Durham Region.

Practicum experiences may involve a variety of shifts and may include weekends. Students must have transportation to any of the practicum placements within the Durham Region.

Upon graduation,many students find permanent positions in the agencies where they completed their placement as a vital member of the health team. Upon completion of this two year diploma program, graduates must successfully complete the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) to become a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario and a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Please Note: In Ontario, the Nursing Act has the following conditions for registration as a Practical Nurse. These conditions may impact on the eligibility of a graduate of the Practical Nursing program to be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a Registered Practical Nurse.

The requirements that must be met for registration as a RPN in Ontario include:
Proof of Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant status, or authorization under the immigration and Refuge Protection Act [Canada];
Passing the Canadian Practical Nursing registration exam;
Evidence of fluency in written and spoken English or French;
Evidence of good character: This includes providing a Canadian Police Information Centre Criminal Record Synopsis (CPIC check) as part of the registration process, if the CPIC is not clear, the College of Nurses of Ontario may determine the graduate is ineligible for registration;
Not be subject of proceedings with respect to professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity in Ontario in another health profession or in another jurisdiction in nursing or in another health profession; and
Evidence of suitability to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario. Not be suffering from physical or mental condition/illness which may affect his/her ability to practice nursing.

Reference: College of Nurses of Ontario Fact Sheet Legislation and Regulation, An Introduction to the Nursing Act [1991], this legislation for all individuals requesting registration should be reviewed by students applying to nursing programs. For information on how the new legislation may impact you, call the CNO at 1.800.387.5526 for clarification

Advantages we offer:
Integration of theory, knowledge and practice in diverse settings;
Practice in a new state-of-the-art simulation lab;
Small group instruction in practicum and lab settings;
Emphasis on building competence and confidence with caring and experienced faculty guidance;
Practicum experience providing challenging learning opportunities in medical-surgical, mental health and community environments;
Consolidation semester of full-time nursing experience partnered with a Registered Practical Nurse professional; and
Opportunity to bridge to the BScN program at UOIT following completion of a Practical Nursing diploma and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Durham College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication/on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure program quality and relevancy. As such, the college reserves the right to modify or cancel any course, program, fee, procedure, timetable or campus location at any time.