Nova Southeastern University (College of Allied Health and Nursing)
The Nova Southeastern University Nursing Department offers a variety of innovative educational programs that will enrich your life and enhance your career. We invite you to come and experience our tradition of excellence, accomplishment, and success.
NSU is a leader among nursing schools nationwide offering online, on campus, and combination nursing programs which value your professional and personal time and respect your need for flexible scheduling options.
The Nova Southeastern University nursing programs prepare nurses at both the baccalaureate (BSN) and masters (MSN) levels. The online PhD program, online MSN program, online RN to BSN, campus based RN to BSN in Fort Lauderdale or in Naples/Fort Myers, and pre-licensure BSN options are all available through NSU's Nursing Department.
MISSION STATEMENT
In the spirit of improving and maintaining optimum health conditions in the community, the College of Allied Health and Nursing prepares professionals with essential skills. These skills are necessary for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases; for the support of the populace in maintaining proper health and safety; for the management of rehabilitative processes; and for the education of the community. The College of Allied Health and Nursing endeavors to train both graduate and undergraduate professionals in the arts of improving the quality of life in the community.
ENTRY LEVEL BSN PROGRAM
The entry level program is designed for students who are seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse (RN). Upon completion of the 121 credits the student is awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is eligible to sit for the national licensure examination for registered nurse (NCLEX).
* The Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is the critical first step for a career in professional nursing. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and other leading nursing organizations recognize the BSN degree as the minimum educational requirement for professional nursing practice. While graduates can begin practice as an RN with an associate degree or hospital diploma, the BSN degree is essential for nurses seeking to perform at the case-manager or supervisory level or move across employment settings.
* The BSN nurse is prepared for a broader role -- The BSN nurse is the only basic nursing graduate prepared to practice in all health care settings -- critical care, ambulatory care, public health, and mental health -- and thus has the greatest employment flexibility of any entry-level RN. The BSN curriculum includes a broad spectrum of scientific, critical-thinking, humanistic, communication, and leadership skills, including specific courses on community health nursing not typically included in diploma or associate-degree tracks. These abilities are essential for today's professional nurse who must be a skilled provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care. Nurses must make quick, sometimes life-and-death decisions; understand a patient's treatment, symptoms, and danger signs; supervise other nursing personnel; coordinate care with other health providers; master advanced technology; guide patients through the maze of health resources in a community; and teach patients how to comply with treatment and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
* The BSN nurse is preferred -- More nurse executives are indicating their desire for the majority of their hospital staff nurses to be prepared at the baccalaureate level to meet the more complex demands of today's patient care. In fact, the words "BSN preferred" are appearing more frequently in classified ads for registered nurses nationwide.
The entry level nursing program curriculum is completed following a minimum of 30 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of undergraduate coursework. This coursework may be completed at a community college or university. Upon completion of the 30 semester hours the student may apply to the nursing program.
The remainder of the 91 semester hours may be completed within 27 months in the nursing program. Each semester is a combination of didactic and clinical courses. The department requires matriculants to complete the entire program. Individual requests for advanced placement, transfer of credit, or credit for experiential learning will be reviewed in line with college requirements.
School name: Nova Southeastern University (College of Allied Health and Nursing)
Address: 3200 S. University Drive
Zip & city: FL 33328 Fort Lauderdale
Phone: (800) 356-0026
Web: http://www.nova.edu/nursing/
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