09 Dec HU Adds Bachelor’s Degree for Registered Nurses

In March 2010, Huntington University’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs will begin offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) for registered nurses.

Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. on the university’s main campus.

The RN to BSN program seeks to build on the experience and education nurses already have gained in the field, and to teach nursing theory, leadership, and care through a Christian lens.

Students will complete the nursing core in less than two years. The program consists of 17 courses comprising 49 credit hours. These courses include Bible and writing as well as nursing courses such as research, ethics, and current issues in nursing. Transcripts from previous educational institutions will determine the amount of transferable coursework and the courses needed for graduation.

“Our program is designed for adult learners who work and have family responsibilities,” said Diana Shenefield (right), an R.N. and instructor in nursing.

She added that the university’s smaller size allows for a more student-centered approach to learning.

“Students have more of an opportunity to speak out in class,” Shenefield said. “They can ask questions as well as engage the professor in dialogue in and outside of class.”