This program is designed exclusively for Registered Nurses with a diploma or associate degree in nursing. The central objective of the program is to build upon existing knowledge and expertise to promote a new level of excellence in nursing. The curriculum stresses critical inquiry and analysis in an environment conducive to adult learning.
Students apply theoretical concepts and research-based knowledge in a variety of practice settings.
The BSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and will pursue accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in 1999. The BSN program is designed to meet the needs of working registered nurses. The program is offered through both on-campus and distance learning formats. The distance learning format is designed to reduce obstacles inherent in traditional educational programs, yet insure quality education. The distance learning format combines videotapes of actual current class sessions and clinical experiences in geographical locations within reasonable commuting distance to students' home communities with participation on campus at scheduled intervals each semester.