During the first two semesters, students are introduced to the concepts of wellness, the hospitalized patient and basic nursing skills. Early in the first semester, the student is exposed to patient care in the hospital setting. Basic nursing skills and nursing theory are correlated to learning experiences in the clinical laboratory setting. The amount of clinical exposure increases with the advanced nursing courses. St. Luke s Hospital is the primary site for clinical experience.
Additional experience is provided at other local acute care, chronic care and community agencies.
Students are responsible for their transportation to clinical settings. The use of a car is necessary. The educational program extends over a period of 36 months. Thirty-five credits are offered in physical, biological and social science courses that are taught by professors from Cedar Crest College. Credits earned are entered on the official college transcript which can be used in pursuing a degree at Cedar Crest College or other institutions accepting the college s credits.