Belmont University College of Health Sciences & Nursing Viewbook

GORDON E. INMAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES & NURSING

A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS for a DISTINCT ADVANTAGE If you’re considering a career in health care, there are plenty of academic programs from which to choose… but you won’t find anything like Belmont’s Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing.

Whether you plan to become a nurse, physical therapist, social worker, occupational therapist, nurse practitioner or public health professional, Belmont will give you a distinct advantage. Our broad range of diverse programs offers students unparalleled interprofessional training and mission opportunities in hospitals, clinics and communities down the street and around the world.

At Belmont, we give you more options, which translate to greater opportunities. Our graduates significantly exceed national certification measures, earning Belmont a reputation of excellence that continues to grow. Tomorrow’s health professionals are learning their craft today at Belmont University. Why not join them?

At the Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing, we know the future of health care is likely to have more in common with a sophisticated, team-based sport than with the disconnected, specialty silos where we practice today, and we are uniquely positioned to prepare practitioners to meet the challenges ahead.

Our faculty and students actively engage with community partners locally and around the globe, working to accommodate the ever-changing practice and leadership demands of health care reform, rapid technology integration, big data and shifting population characteristics. This work is supported by University leadership and led by talented faculty and staff who are dedicated to maintaining the longstanding tradition of practice excellence, genuine compassion and respect for human dignity for which our graduates are recognized.

We offer exceptional, team-based learning opportunities with colleagues in nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, sports science, social work, theology, health care business and law both on our campus and in clinical and practice sites around the world. Our Simulation Center, first in the mid-state region to achieve early accreditation, offers students extensive options for mastering and integrating complex skills and critical thinking in a safe environment without fear of harm to a patient. Our study abroad and health care missions programs continue to grow and provide students with essential opportunities for understanding the impact of culture, resources and policies on the health and well-being of populations as well as the leadership skills that will be needed in the global world of tomorrow.

We are indeed fortunate to be located in Nashville, Tennessee, a recognized health care hub that is home to more than 300 health care and health care-related companies. Because of this, rich opportunities exist for students to be involved in some of the most innovative thinking, discovery and practice-based health care experiences to be found. These experiences are integrated into traditional and hybrid formats geared to accommodate active schedules.

Whatever your interest or your expertise level, whether you are a traditional freshman, a seasoned professional who wants to advance your career, or considering a career change, I invite you to explore our programs.

Warm regards,

Cathy R. Taylor, DrPH, MSN, RN Dean and Professor

THE BELMONT DIFFERENCE All programs are not created equal. Belmont’s College of Health Sciences specializes in preparing both first-time students and current professionals, not just for today’s jobs but for the future of health care. Our diverse range of graduate and post-graduate degrees enables health care professionals already working in the field to continue to learn and grow, gaining additional training that makes them better at their jobs today and relevant for the workplace of tomorrow.

Reputation Belmont’s College of Health Sciences & Nursing has earned a solid reputation for excellent care delivered with great compassion, ensuring that our graduates stand out.

Dedication Our diverse faculty and staff are dedicated to teaching team-based, patient-centered care with the aim of achieving the best outcomes every time.

Innovation Technological advances in training include a high-fidelity simulation center and state-of-the-art human anatomy lab ­—just a few of the innovative resources that set Belmont apart.

13:1 student teacher ratio

MORE THAN

150 highly qualified full-time & adjunct faculty

13 state-of-the-art learning labs

95% 6-month placement rate

for jobs or graduate programs

more than a decade of

100% first time national FNP certification exam pass rate

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simulation manikins for student training

FIVE DISCIPLINES, ONE COLLEGE NURSING Four decades of experience have created a program that emphasizes quality, compassion and evidence-based practice, resulting in pass rates on licensure and certification exams that are significantly higher than the national average. New technology and innovative training methods develop confident graduates and exceptional health care workers.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY As one of the first in the country to gain professional accreditation at the doctoral level and with a unique master’s program providing advancement opportunities for occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants throughout the U.S., this program leads the way in educating future occupational therapists. Students receive a comprehensive education from experienced practitioners, utilizing the latest methods and technologies in an environment that encourages life-long learning, service and advocacy.

PHYSICAL THERAPY This competitive, three-year, professional program provides hands-on training that prepares graduates to work in any aspect of physical therapy. An emphasis on excellence and community service creates doctors of physical therapy that boast a 100 percent pass rate on the licensure exam (with a first-time pass rate of 90 percent), exceeding the national average.

PUBLIC HEALTH As the newest program offering in the College, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) builds upon Belmont’s rich tradition of serving communities by preparing students for positions in a variety of settings, including public service, community and global health, business and Christian mission.

In addition, the BSPH equips students to pursue advanced education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, occupational and physical therapies, biostatistics, epidemiology, health communications, environmental and nutritional sciences, and public health.

SOCIAL WORK This entry-level professional degree program is notable for many reasons, including being accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. It is also one of the few programs of its kind that integrates spirituality into the curriculum and that provides opportunities for students to do one of their two field placements in another city, state or even a different country.

A DEGREE JUST RIGHT FOR YOU Bachelor Degree Programs

Doctoral Degree Programs

BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BSN-to-DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice for Family Nurse Practitioner Certification

Accelerated Second Degree BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-to-BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MSN-to-DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice

BSPH – Bachelor of Science in Public Health

MSN-TO-DNP/MBA – DUAL DEGREE: Doctor of Nursing Practice & Master of Business Administration

BSW – Bachelor of Social Work

OTD – Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Master’s Degree Programs

DPT – Doctorate of Physical Therapy

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner Certification MSOT – Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

MISSIONS & INTERNATIONAL STUDY Our motto “From here to anywhere” is lived through robust and growing service-learning, study abroad and medical mission opportunities. Coached and supervised by seasoned faculty, students learn about global health and individual and community needs working directly with special populations in developed countries and in developing regions like Guatemala, Ghana, Cambodia and Haiti, or in Appalachia or inner-city America. From Nashville to “anywhere,” students experience firsthand the impact of faith, culture and science on health, spiritual and emotional well-being.

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150 25,000

students participate in missions trips each year

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hours of community service annually

SEE FOR YOURSELF You’ve heard what Belmont’s College of Health Sciences & Nursing has to offer—now schedule a visit and see firsthand what sets our programs apart.

Come discover what Belmont can do for you. Call 615.460.6785 or click on the “Visit Us” button on belmont.edu to schedule a tour.

Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences & Nursing 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212 615.460.6781 BELMONT.EDU/HEALTHSCIENCES

Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service or sexual orientation. Under the law, the university may discriminate on the basis of religion in employment in order to fulfill its mission. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of these policies to employees should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Fidelity Hall Room 426, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212, humanresources@belmont.edu or 615.460.6456.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of these policies to students should be directed to the Dean of Students, 2nd floor Beaman Student Life Center, deanofstudents@belmont.edu, 615.460.6407.

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