Emmanuel College Department of Nursing RN to BSN Program Newsletter January 2010 Welcome back! The faculty wishes you all a happy and healthy new year.
under Student Resources, under Registrar’s Office, and then Forms. Pinning Ceremony May 6th 2010 Students who wish to purchase pins must do so by February 28th 2010. Pins are ordered through and on display at the Emmanuel Bookstore. Further details on the ceremony are forthcoming. Check your email.
IMPORTANT CURRICULUM CHANGES: Pi Epsilon Applications DUE January 26 All students graduating after May 2010 The Graduate and Professional Program’s Curriculum Committee has recently approved some changes to the nursing curriculum. The faculty spent a lot of time contemplating these curriculum changes. We considered students’ comments and current trends in RN to BSN programs. These curriculum changes can benefit all new and returning students. On January 21, all students were sent an email from the Registrar which included a letter from Nursing Department Chair, Dr. Diane Arathuzik. The letter contains a description of the changes. When you receive the email please respond as soon as possible as directed. Your advisor will then review your transcripts and work with you to complete a new plan of studies.
All December 2009 and May 2010 graduates are invited to apply for Pi Epsilon membership. Pi Epsilon is the Emmanuel College-Regis College Chapter of the international nursing honor society, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). You must have at 3.0 GPA; rank in the upper 35% of the graduating class; and meet the expectation of academic integrity. The purpose of the honor society is to recognize superior achievement, develop leadership qualities, foster high professional standards, encourage creative work, and strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession. Applications are available online on the Nursing Home Page, under Resources, under STTI. Applications must be submitted by JANUARY 26.
Graduate Degree Applications
Metro West Community Health Care Foundation Scholarships Available
All students who intend to graduate in May 2010 must submit a Degree Application to their advisor by February 15th, 2010. When a degree application is received, your advisor will review your transcript to ensure all degree requirements will be completed. Degree applications are available on the EC portal,
Students who live or work in any of 25 metro west communities are eligible for scholarships up to $2000. There is no deadline; applications are reviewed as they are received. For further information contact Prof. Gerry Chalykoff, or call the Foundation at 508-879-7625.