Registered nurses wanting to earn a bachelor of science in nursing degree, but do not have time to attend traditional classes, now have the option to earn their degree on-line with the newly accredited R.N. to B.S.N. Completion Program offered by the Department of Nursing at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe on-line program is intended for working, non-traditional students,\u201d said Dr. Bernadette Fincher, chair of the Department of Nursing. \u201cStudents will have, at most, to visit the campus two to three times a semester. Because the courses are offered online, students are able to study and participate in class discussions anytime day or night, according to the student\u2019s schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n
The clinical component of the program may be carried out within the student\u2019s home region under the supervision of an approved preceptor. Instructors from the Department of Nursing will travel to each student\u2019s area to check on the progress of their work.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know nurses have to work, and we are striving to accommodate the needs of those individuals,\u201d said Fincher.<\/p>\n
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission recently informed the Department of Nursing that it received full accreditation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe nursing faculty, as well as faculty and staff from numerous other departments, arduously worked for this accreditation, but it was well worth it,\u201d said Fincher. \u201cWe received the full five-year accreditation with no deficiencies or recommendation for change in the new program.\u201d<\/p>\n
With this new program continuing in the fall, Fincher looks to the future to the Department of Nursing at SAU.<\/p>\n
\u201cI look for us to continue to grow and eventually become a School of Nursing at the University,\u201d said Fincher. \u201cWe envision a master\u2019s degree in nursing within the next few years.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Department will accept applications through Tuesday, Aug. 22, for the program.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a quality program with excellent faculty and administrative support,\u201d said Fincher. \u201cWe have hired additional faculty in anticipation of more students enrolling in the programs.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information about the new RN to BSN Completion Program offered by the Department of Nursing at SAU, visit the website at www.saumag.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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