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NURSING – UNDERGRADUATE Department of Nursing Nancy Mosser, Ed.D., R.N., Chair and Director of the BSN Program
Nursing
Waynesburg University offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Nursing education at the baccalaureate level prepares a generalist who is capable of providing ethical and scientific care giving with multicultural clients, experiencing diverse health concerns, in a variety of health care settings. The undergraduate nursing program offers a curriculum sequence for students wishing to pursue a career in professional nursing (Basic BSN Student). Additionally, curriculum sequences are provided for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN to BSN Student), the RN seeking a BSN degree, and the individual with a degree interested in obtaining a BSN as a second degree.
BASIC BSN STUDENT Program Description It is recommended that students interested in pursuing a BSN degree successfully complete, as a part of their secondary school education, a minimum of 4 units of English, 3 units of social studies, 2 units of mathematics, including algebra, and 2 units of science with related laboratories. Students interested in a career in professional nursing may complete the course requirements for a baccalaureate degree in four academic years. Students admitted to the University enter the freshman year as “Exploring Nursing” students and are admitted as sophomores into the Department of Nursing as nursing majors when all prerequisites have been met. All students interested in the professional nursing program at Waynesburg University will have a personal interview in the Department of Nursing. First year students should follow the suggested program of study established for nursing. Each student desiring a nursing career is assigned an academic advisor, who is a member of the nursing faculty, for guidance and consultation regarding academic progression.
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Transfer credit is granted in a manner consistent with University policy. Each course is individually reviewed by the Registrar in consultation with the Provost, the Director of the Nursing Program, and/or members of related University disciplines for judgment concerning transfer of credits. When transfer credit is evaluated, only those courses which fulfill degree requirements for the BSN degree will apply. Other credits may transfer to the University, but they will not be applied to the nursing curriculum. College credit and/or advanced placement is granted if a student successfully passes the Advanced Placement Tests of the College Entrance Level Examination Program (CLEP), in accordance with University policy. For some courses, department examinations for credit have been prepared to validate prior learning. In some cases, other mechanisms to validate prior learning and to receive credit may be used. 2009-2010