iwu post-licensure rnbsn program spring 2013. where are we now? headlines read: – changing...

IWUPost-Licensure

RNBSN ProgramSpring 2013

Where Are We Now?

• Headlines Read:

– Changing Requirements Send Nurses Back to School -NYTimes.com

–Nurses Going Back to School for BSN -Healthcare News

U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings (2012) IWU rankings - #4 Up-and-Coming Schools #12 Best Value Schools Top 25 Regional Universities (Midwest)

Student Reviews

• “Indiana Wesleyan is an amazing school with a lot to offer ! The instructors are all also very good, and supportive!”

• “It's a great program and very affordable.”

• “I know they are revamping their program for students who start in July and after. I don't know what that change will entail though…. I have not a bad word to say about my experience with them at all.”

(allnurses.com)

Who We Are

Mission Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.

RNBSN ProgramThe purpose of the RNBSN Program is to change the world by providing Christ-centered nursing education to the adult learner that meets the highest standards for excellence and student outcomes.

Where We Are Going-Strategic Initiatives-

• Creating Excellent Academic Programs

• Modeling Inclusive Excellence • Achieving Excellence in Scholarship,

Teaching, and Learning

New Curriculum July 2013

Core courses reduced from 14 to 8NUR-320 Intro to Baccalaureate Nsg 5 crNUR-335 Foundations for Professional Practice 5 crNUR-415 Leadership and Management in Nursing 5 cr NUR-440 Nursing Research: Analysis and Implications for Evidence-Based Practice 5 cr

NUR-385 Nsg Process: Health Indicators and Clinical Prevention Across the Lifespan 5 cr Nursing Topics 2 – 2 credit hour courses NUR-465 Population Health: Local 5 cr National, and Global Approaches NUR-495 Baccalaureate Capstone: Synthesis and Evaluation 5 cr

General Education, Elective and Religion Courses arranged through Nursing Advisor

Study Abroad With Transcultural Nursing

• Global Initiative – Ecuador– Grenada

–Haiti– Other areas

Travel with Graduate Nursing Program

New CurriculumAll courses available in an

On-line formatOn campus courses are a blend of on-line

and on-site coursesThe Clinical Integration is individually

designed to offer students an opportunity to develop management/leadership skills

that enhance one’s professional experiences.

No direct patient contact is required

IWUThe faculty are certain you will find IWU to be a place providing a Christ-centered educational experience, with faculty/mentors willing to share their knowledge gained by years of practice.

As you begin this journey, look to God to provide light for the next step and direction for your path. Proverbs 3:5-6