Nursing

The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), which is designed to prepare graduates for professional nursing practice in hospitals and other health care agencies. These graduates work in pediatric, medical/surgical, obstetrical, psychiatric or community health nursing settings. Students enter the nursing program after 2 years (62 credit hours) of preparatory work in an accredited liberal arts college.

Admission to the school is competitive. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to apply. The School of Nursing also offers a Master of Science (MS), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD).

School of Nursing website

Sample of Related Skills

Provide patient-centered care
Consider patients’ preferences, values, and needs within the context of their families, communities, and health care delivery system
Use clinical evidence and reasoning to demonstrate knowledge and skills
Identify threats to safety and develop strategies to minimize risk of harm
Incorporate concepts of health promotion, disease, and injury prevention
Manage patient care technologies and information management systems
Display accountability for legal, moral and ethical considerations within current standards of professional practice

Popular Career Paths

Administration: Includes the management and coordination of nursing personnel.

Direct Service: Involves providing direct nursing services to patients in a variety of settings, including medical, pediatric, obstetrical, psychiatric or public/community health.

Education: Involves educating future nursing professionals in a higher education setting or educating the public and patients about health-related issues in community agency settings.

Research: This is a newer area within the nursing profession and primarily involves designing and evaluating patient-related and nursing practitioner-related research.

Jobs to Consider

Places to Seek Employment

Centers for Nursing Research
Colleges and Universities
Community Health Agencies
Corporations/Department Stores/Factories
Correctional Facilities
Hospitals
Insurance Agencies
International Health Organizations
Local, State, and Federal Government Health Agencies
Medical Centers and Clinics
Mental Health Agencies
Military
Nursing Homes/Extended Care Facilities
Outpatient Care Facilities
Physicians'/Dentists' Offices
Private Practice
Public and Private Schools
Social Service Agencies
Surgical Clinics
Wellness Clinics

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