Courses may be taken in either traditional or accelerated formats through the School of Professional Studies. The highly respected bachelor of science for registered nurses has been offered since 1981 at Eastern's St. Davids campus. The curriculum introduces the student to current technological issues in nursing through the Health Care Infor-matics module. Participants in the accelerated format receive a laptop computer and all applicable software included in tuition. Tuition also includes all books and materials.
Students register once for the entire program, and books are delivered to the classroom.
The traditional format allows the student to take one or more courses during a regular semester or summer session. Classes are scheduled days, evenings and weekends to accommodate the working nurse. The college accepts up to 65 credits from prior nursing coursework and may accept additional credits for other coursework. The same credits are awarded to nurses with hospital-based diplomas. The School of Professional Studies offers a Fast-Track MBA in Health Administration for those who have already earned a bachelor's degree.