This major helps prepare professional practitioners in areas of health promotion and maintenance, illness care, and rehabilitation. Registered nurses may obtain a baccalaureate degree in the Advanced Standing Option offered at Penn State Harrisburg. Classes are held at Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State Schuylkill, Hershey Medical Center and the Geisinger Medical Center. Students must carry liability insurance and have an annual health examination when enrolled in any clinical courses.
Students also are responsible for their own transportation to clinical settings.
The use of a car may be necessary. Criminal background and child abuse history clearances are required. For the B.S. degree in Nursing, a minimum of 130 credits is required. A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44. Students may be required to schedule these courses during summer session.