Troy University (School of Nursing)
The School of Nursing programs are designed to develop expertise necessary for the practice of nursing in a complex, changing health care system. Faculty are well qualified, and programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, phone 800-669-1656, ext. 153) and approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Traditional and mobility options are offered at the associate (ASN), baccalaureate (BSN) and master’s (MSN) levels. For information, visit http://spectrum.troy.edu/ ~nursing.
Students are accepted for admission to the ASN (Montgomery campus) and BSN (Troy campus) programs in the spring and fall semesters. The ASN degree may be completed in five semesters. Licensed practical nurses may receive advanced placement in the ASN Program. The BSN degree may be completed in four years. Registered nurses may receive advanced placement in the online RN-BSN/MSN track of the BSN Program. For information related to progression from RN-BSN/MSN track to the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Nursing Informatics Specialist tracks in the MSN Program, consult the Graduate Catalog. Admission to the School of Nursing is selective, based on established criteria for each program.
All students must maintain current CPR certification, professional liability insurance and proof of annual physical examination when enrolled in clinical nursing courses. Professional liability insurance must be purchased through the School of Nursing. Students are responsible for their own medical care if needed in the clinical setting and must have health insurance. Students must abide by Centers for Disease Control, HIPPA, and OSHA guidelines. Students must present titer reports for Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella zoster. Drug screening and criminal background information are required before students may attend clinical course practicums. Standardized achievement tests are required at various points in the undergraduate programs of learning.
Students in the School of Nursing must comply with legal, moral and legislative standards in accordance with the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code. A student may be denied permission to write the licensing examination to become a registered nurse (RN) if he/she has been convicted of a felony.
Challenge examinations are available for various courses for students who meet the eligibility criteria. No nursing course may be audited before it is taken for credit.
Many nursing courses have additional laboratory fees. These fees are printed in the schedule of classes.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE (BSN)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) program is designed to develop expertise necessary for nurses in the rapidly changing health care field. Faculty are well qualified and are committed to teaching students how to be excellent nurses. Their goal is to assist each individual student to reach their maximum potential, and to prepare each student for the licensing examination (NCLEX) which each graduate takes upon completion of the BSN Degree in order to become a Registered Nurse.
The Bachelor of Science (BSN) program, located on the Troy campus, offers many career opportunities for both men and women. The graduate may choose to work in a variety of positions and in areas such as community health, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, oncology, surgery, geriatrics, recovery room, and intensive care or critical care. The BSN prepared nurse is qualified to function in situations which are complex and require self-direction.
A BSN Degree can be earned in approximately four years -- two years are needed to complete General Studies courses for the BSN program and two years are spent taking nursing courses. Students are accepted for admission to the BSN program in the Spring and Fall terms on the Troy Campus. Deadlines for receipt of BSN applications are April 15 for fall and October 15 for spring. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is awarded the BSN degree and may then apply to the Alabama Board of Nursing to take the licensing exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
At Troy University you will find opportunities for:
* College life and benefits
* Cultural activities and college sports
* Work and study with experts in nursing
* Financial assistance
* Preparation for graduate study
School name: Troy University (School of Nursing)
Address: 400 Pell Avenue, Collegeview Building
Zip & city: AL 36082 Troy
Phone: 334-670-3745
Web: http://troy.troy.edu/nursing/
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