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Picture Yourself Advancing Your Career in Nursing
RN/BSN Online Program
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Message from the Dean
Kent State University: Henderson Hall
Dear Future Kent State University College of Nursing Students:
Congratulations on your decision to further your nursing career! Kent State University College of Nursing has an excellent reputation for providing high achieving and highly motivated RNs with the knowledge and skills which will serve them well in their pursuit of professional advancement.
By enrolling in the Kent State University College of Nursing RN/BSN program, you, too, can achieve your professional goals.
We are the third largest College of Nursing in the United States, according to a study in Modern Healthcare, and for good reason. We have an excellent curriculum, a top-notch faculty and a proud, established history in nursing.
For over 40 years we have prepared nurses for the increasing demands placed upon them in the healthcare setting. By enrolling in this program you will join the ranks of nurse leaders who got their nursing
foundation at Kent State. Among them is BSN graduate Rebecca Patton who is serving her second term as president of the American Nurses Association.
As you take this step in your career, I hope you will make Kent State University College of Nursing your choice for your future advancement.
Laura Dzurec, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC Dean
Laura Dzurec Dean
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Why consider an RN/BSN program? There are many personal and professional reasons for pursuing a BSN. Here are just a few:
• Mortality rates and medication errors are reduced in hospitals with higher numbers of BSN- and graduate-prepared nurses.
• The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice, a group that advises congress and the Secretary for Health and Human Services about nursing, recommends that at least 66 percent of nurses have a BSN or higher by the year 2010.
• Many career advancement opportunities require a BSN such as a nurse anesthetist, nurse manager, nurse educator and community nurse.
• You will be prepared for an advanced degree program to pursue careers such as nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse midwife and nursing educator.
• A BSN will provide you with the knowledge of health promotion, health maintenance and restoration, healthcare policy and population-based nursing.
• You will gain increased knowledge in evaluating and delivering evidence-based care.
From 2000 to 2004, the number of
nurses pursuing baccalaureate
degrees increased by 12.9%
while those pursuing graduate
degrees increased by 37.0%.
Source: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), June 2008, Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce factsheet.
Kent State University: Henderson Hall
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In 1910, the Kent State University Normal School was established as a college for training public school teachers as part of the Lowry bill, which also created a sister school in Bowling Green, Ohio, now known as Bowling Green State University.
In the early 1960’s, seeds for a burgeoning nursing program were planted. The National League for Nursing came to Kent to establish a baccalaureate nursing program. In the fall of 1965, students from two hospital nursing programs, St. Luke’s and Mt. Sinai, spent their freshmen year in residence on the Kent Campus. The Ohio Board of Regents granted approval in 1966 and the National League of Nursing offered a full eight-year accreditation in 1971, just prior to the first class graduating from the School of Nursing.
Just six years later, graduate students were admitted to the School of Nursing, followed by the development of several post-master’s certificate programs. Within the decade the school outgrew several offices, then several temporary facilities on campus until 1978 when
the school moved into a newly constructed building. It was later renamed Linnea E. Henderson Hall, School of Nursing in 1985, after the founding dean, following her death in 1984.
College status was granted in 1999 and was followed by the establishment of a joint PhD program with The University of Akron.
In 2007, the Ohio Board of Nursing granted the college a five-year approval following a successful evaluation of both the RN to BSN and the BSN programs. In the spring of 2008, Modern Healthcare magazine ranked Kent State University College of Nursing as the third largest nursing school in the United States in terms of enrollment.
The College of Nursing continues to build on this strong history as we prepare nurses for successful careers in the 21st century.
Kent State University: Kent Campus
History
Kent State Nursing Program
Kent State University: Kent Campus
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About Kent State
Kent State University is one of the largest regional universities in the country and in 2010 will celebrate 100 years of enriching student lives and serving as a vital resource for the state of Ohio and beyond. From its roots as one of Ohio’s original four-corner universities, Kent State University focuses on teaching and research excellence to serve the public good. Kent State University distinguishes itself as a magnet for high-achieving students.
Kent State University is a traditional, selective, residential public research university with eight campuses which serve all of Northeast Ohio. Kent State provides extensive access to degree programs from the associate to doctoral level, including medical degrees. The university’s academic programs and facilities attract students, faculty and visitors from across the nation and around the world.
Today, Kent State University is
the engine for economic, cultural
and workforce development in
the region and is one of the
premiere universities in Ohio.
Kent State is ranked among the
nation’s top 80 public research
universities demonstrating
high-research activity by the
Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching.
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Kent State University College of Nursing Alumni
Upon completing your degree, you may proudly count yourself among the more than 5,000 College of Nursing alumni, many of whom have gone on to hold positions of prominence in hospital and clinical settings.
Within the past few years, three Kent State University alumni have held high-ranking positions in national nursing organizations. Among them are Rebecca M. Patton, RN, MSN, CNOR, president of the American
Nurses Association; Linda Q. Everett, PhD, RN, CNAA, BC, FAAN, immediate past president of the American Organization of Nurse Executives; and Barbara L. Drew, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, immediate past president of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
Alumni
Accreditation
Kent State University College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Kent State University: N ursing Leaders
Nursing graduates participate in Convocation, which is the nursing pinning ceremony. Traditionally a family affair, this celebration takes place the day before graduation.
(From left to right)Rebecca M. Patton, President, American Nurses Association.
Barbara L. Drew, Past President, American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
Linda Q. Everett, Past President, The American Organization of Nurse Executives.
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The College of Nursing is the state’s largest nursing school. We offer one of the most comprehensive undergraduate programs in Ohio, a master’s degree in nursing and a doctoral program in collaboration with The University of Akron. Our graduates have a reputation for excellent academic performance, clinical knowledge and leadership ability.
The Center for Nursing ResearchCollege of Nursing faculty are committed to building a strong evidence base for nursing practice and the Center for Nursing Research assists faculty researchers in their scholarly endeavors.
Our faculty members are among the most productive researchers on Kent State’s campuses. The recently-conducted Delaware Study of Instructional Costs and Productivity places nursing well above the faculty mean in research productivity at participating four-year institutions in the U.S. Our funding for the 2007-2008 academic year exceeded $4 million.
Accreditation and ApprovalsKent State College of Nursing recently received a full five-year approval of its Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science in nursing programs from the Ohio Board of Nursing. In addition, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs, has also awarded Kent State with full accreditation. The college’s Associate of Applied Science in nursing is also accredited by the National League for Nursing. We are also a proud member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Simulation LabThe Olga A. Mural Nursing Simulation Laboratory, a cutting-edge patient care complex designed to emulate the conditions and situations nurses encounter in realistic settings, was dedicated and opened in spring 2008. The new laboratory complex includes three patient care pods outfitted with a high-fidelity manikin, interactive adult and baby manikins, and a virtual intravenous simulator for the practice of skills and critical thinking in realistic clinical situations. Small group observation of patient care is incorporated through a large two-way mirror between the patient care complex and a viewing seminar room. The lab is a $250,000 gift from Olga A. Mural who is a long-standing friend and supporter of Kent State University.
New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program GrantKent State College of Nursing is among the first in the United States to receive a $100,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through its New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program. Scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be distributed to 10 entry-level nursing students in the accelerated BSN during the 2008-2009 academic year. Award preference is given to students from groups underrepresented in nursing or from disadvantaged backgrounds. This groundbreaking national initiative, launched by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, aims to alleviate the nation’s nursing shortage by dramatically expanding the pipeline of students in nursing programs.
Modern Healthcare magazine has ranked Kent State University College of Nursing as the third largest nursing school in the United States in terms of enrollment.
Highlights of the College of Nursing
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Kent State University: Salem Campus
Message from the Program Director
Welcome to the Kent State University RN/BSN Program
As the director of the Kent State University College of Nursing RN/BSN program, my goal is to help you advance your nursing career. Kent State University College of Nursing sets itself apart by offering personalized advising and an individualized academic program. With options of six entry points per year and online courses, our program is flexible and can be tailored to fit your busy work schedule and personal lifestyle.
One of the added advantages of a Kent State University education is that you will be encouraged to grow personally and within your nursing practice. Your
Evidence Based Practice Project in the final Capstone course will enhance your professional nursing career and potentially improve patient outcomes.
I welcome you to Kent State University College of Nursing’s RN to BSN totally online program. I am confident you will find this career choice rewarding.
Sincerely,
Tracey Carlson, MSN, RNDirector
Tracey CarlsonDirector
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Kent State University: Salem Campus
Kent State University College of Nursing RN/BSN program can offer you:
• Personalized advising • An individualized academic plan • Online nursing courses • Individualized clinical capstone project to enhance your nursing career • Ability to take up to 12 graduate credits while earning your BSN • Rolling admissions — you may start fall, spring or summer • Ability to take liberal education and foundation courses online through Kent State University • All courses are seven weeks except for the 15-week capstone course • Updated curriculum that reflects critical competencies for contemporary nursing practice as recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
All BSN students must complete 122 credits, including 40 credits of liberal education requirements (LERs) and 19 credits of the foundational coursework. RNs take 30 credits of nursing courses specially designed for the RN. All RN/BSN students must have a minimum of 39 upper division credit hours (30000 or 40000 level) to graduate from Kent State University.
Courses in blue are Web-based and designed for the busy and varied schedules of the RN.
Liberal Education Requirement / 40 credits
BSCI 20020, Biological Structure & Function — 5 credits
CHEM 10050, Fundamentals of Chemistry —
3 credits
CHEM 10052, Introduction to Organic Chemistry — 2 credits
ENG 11011, College Writing I — 3 credits
ENG 21011, College Writing II — 3 credits
PSYC 11762, General Psychology — 3 credits
SOC 12050, Introduction to Sociology — 3 credits
Humanities Electives* — 6 credits
Fine Arts*— 3 credits
Math or Critical Reasoning — 3 credits
Additional Humanities* — 6 credits
*One of these courses must satisfy the global diversity requirement.
Foundation Coursework / 19 credits
BSCI 20021, Basic Microbiology — 3 credits
BSCI 30030, Human Physiology — 4 credits
BSCI 30050, Human Genetics — 3 credits
NUTR 33512, Nutrition — 3 credits
Statistics — 3 credits
Upper Division PSYC or SOC (30000 or 40000 level course) — 3 credits
RN/BSN Nursing Courses / 27 credits
NURS 40075, Information & Patient Care Technology�for Professional Nursing Practice�— 3 credits
NURS 40085, Inquiry & Research for Professional Nursing Practice — 3 credits
NURS 41000, Concepts & Issues for Professional Nursing Practice** — 3 credits
NURS 42000, Leadership & Management for Professional Nursing Practice — 3 credits
NURS 43000, Health Promotion for Professional Nursing Practice — 3 credits
NURS 44000, Population-based Nursing for Professional Nursing Practice — 3 credits
NURS 45000, Health Maintenance and Resto-ration for Professional Nursing Practice — 3 credits
NURS 46000, Health Care Policy — 3 credits
NURS 47000, Capstone Clinical Course for Professional Nursing Practice — 3 credits
**RNs may receive up to 32 semester hours of lower division nurs ing credit upon completion of NURS 41000. Credits awarded may not exceed the number of semester credit hours actually taken.
Program Overview
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The following are descriptions for the nine required nursing courses. Students enrolling in RN/BSN courses must be registered nurses.
NURS 40075: Information and Patient Care Technology for Professional Nursing Practice (3 credit hours) This course focuses on the use of information management and information systems, technology and the human/technology interface utilized in professional nursing practice.
NURS 40085: Inquiry and Research for Professional Nursing Practice (3 credit hours) Introduction to clinical inquiry and research for the professional nurse. Theoretical frameworks appropriate to nursing are used in the development of a nursing research proposal. Prerequisite/Co- requisite: Statistics
NURS 41000: Concepts and Issues for Professional Nursing Practice (3 credit hours) This course focuses on nursing concepts and theory, nursing process and the history of nursing as it relates to the development of professional nursing and the role of the professional nurse.
Course Descriptions
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NURS 42000: Leadership and Management for Professional Nursing Practice (3 credit hours) This course allows the registered nurse to utilize personal and professional knowledge and experiences in the study of leadership and management. Facilitates discovery of how nursing and leadership theories define and enhance practice. Assists the RN in analyzing the relationship between nursing, the professional nurse’s leadership/management roles, and the articulation between nursing research and practice.
NURS 43000: Health Promotion for Professional Nursing Practice (3 credit hours) This course utilizes the nursing process to explore health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan and healthcare settings. Theories and models are used to understand health behaviors. The course includes role of the nurse; national health objectives; health literacy, education and counseling; transcultural considerations; factors affecting health promotion and specific health promotion strategies. Prerequisites: BSCI 20020, BSCI 20021, CHEM 10050, CHEM 10052.
NURS 44000: Population-based Nursing for Professional Nursing Practice (3 credit hours) Focuses on concepts of population-based nursing practice with emphasis on improving the health of communities and populations. Prerequisites: BSCI 20020, BSCI 20021, CHEM 10050, CHEM 10052.
NURS 45000: Health Maintenance and Restoration for Professional Nursing Practice (3 credit hours) This course focuses on issues related to health maintenance and restoration for individuals and families experiencing illness. Prerequisites: BSCI 20020, BSCI 20021, CHEM 10050, CHEM 10052.
NURS 46000: Health Care Policy (3 credit hours) This course examines the organizational and societal context in which healthcare is delivered in the U.S. Existing healthcare policy and delivery systems are examined, including historical perspectives, legislation and public policy, professional disciplines, health organizations, forms of care delivery, consumer health needs and economics and funding. The ability of the current healthcare system to serve all segments of the U.S. population is examined in depth. Future healthcare delivery challenges are discussed. Prerequisite: junior level standing.
NURS 47000: Capstone Clinical Course for Professional Nursing Practice (3 credit hours) This clinical course allows the registered nurse to apply previously learned nursing theory and clinical knowledge with their baccalaureate education in the identification and implementation of a scholarly nursing project. This project utilizes, but is not limited to, knowledge of leadership skills, principles of teaching/learning, healthcare policy, change process, group process, team building, collaboration, healthcare policy and delivery systems, quality improvement, evidence-based care, diversity, nursing roles, information technology and systems, population-based care and ethical/legal issues. It is intended that this course be taken in the student’s final semester of the BSN program. Prerequisites: NURS 40075, NURS 41000. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: NURS 40085, NURS 42000, NURS 43000, NURS 44000, NURS 45000, NURS 46000.
Kent State University: Centennial Court
Course Descriptions
RNs who wish to complete the BSN program must first meet the following Kent State University requirements for admission: • Evidence of graduation in good standing from a State-approved associate degree or diploma nursing program; and • A minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for all college coursework completed.
In addition, the College of Nursing requires you to have a current registered nurse license in the state where you will complete your clinical requirements.
Financial AidThe ability to pay for your education is always an important consideration. Many organizations offer tuition assistance to employees and, in some cases, cover 100 percent of tuition costs. Programs and policies vary among employers. Consult your human resources office to learn more about tuition assistance at your organization.
Our admissions department can assist you in exploring alternative financing options. Options include the Federal Stafford Loan and the Alternative/Supplemental Educational Loan.
For more information, please contact an admissions advisor today.
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Admission Requirements
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Online Learning Works with Your Schedule
The RN/BSN program has been designed and developed by experienced faculty with a deep knowledge honed from years of experience in the field. Our online program combine the best of traditional learning with the advantages of the Internet. Kent State University College of Nursing’s online program will allow you to realize career-advancing opportunities while you continue working.
Flexibility: Log in anytime, from any Internet connection. Post responses on the discussion board and submit assignments, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Connection: Experience individualized attention from faculty and develop close relationships with fellow students as you interact with them, creating a vast network of professional contacts.
Interaction: Post and respond to messages with fellow leaders in your field. Online learning connects you with the thinking and experience of your instructors and classmates.
Timely curriculum: Course content is continually updated. Assignments incorporate the specific issues you deal with at work, allowing you to apply lessons from each course.
The College of Nursing has built this degree around your lifestyle and learning needs. We are here to support you through every step of your online learning experience.
We offer you a multi-level support network, including:
Admissions Advisor Counsels you through the application process;
Student Services Manager Serves as the main point of contact to students for all non academic matters;
Faculty Develop the curriculum and constantly assess its relevance and timeliness. Guide you through the course content and requirements;
Technical Support Assists you with any technical problems you may have — live 24/7.
This program is designed for
professionals like you, to help
you improve and expand your
knowledge and competencies.
Kent State University: Main library
RN/BSN Online Program
Phone: 1-877-223-1114 ext. 3113Email: [email protected]
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