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Central Connecticut State University

The nursing program was established in 1981 and accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) in 1986 and 1994. The program was accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in 2001, which is a branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). In 2006 we were awarded a 10 year accreditation by CCNE.

The nursing program has a reputation for preparing graduates with exceptional theoretical, clinical, and evidence-based practice skills to work in a variety of settings.  There are a number of nursing scholarships available and the prospective student may check with specific professional organizations or the school of nursing.

The nursing department offers a baccalaureate program to Registered Nurses (RN to BSN); the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) designed to prepare a liberally educated person to function as a professional nurse in varied roles and health care settings. The program requires 125 credits. Upon completion of this program, graduates are expected to be professionally competent generalists in nursing, recognize the need for continued personal and professional development throughout life and possess the educational background for post-baccalaureate study in nursing.

Information sessions regarding the BSN program are held throughout the year. Call the department at 860-832-0032 for further information regarding these sessions or the current semester course listings.

http://www.ccsu.edu/

ENHP - College of Education, Nursing & Health Professions
If you are a registered nurse who plans to return to school to complete your baccalaureate degree, our program is designed for you. It allows you to complete your BSN degree on a part-time basis in a supportive, caring atmosphere with your peers. Courses generally meet one evening per week in late afternoon or evening. Community-oriented clinical placements occur in the final two semesters and are designed to accommodate various working schedules.

As a transfer student from a diploma or an associate degree program in nursing, you enter the University of Hartford with 60 or more credits earned toward your BSN. However, we recognize that you bring much more than prior college credits to our program. Therefore, your clinical experiences and those of your classmates are a vital component of our curriculum and valued by our nursing faculty. Our faculty encourage you to bring patient care issues to the classroom and classroom learning to the workplace.

The RN to BSN program was the first completion program in Connecticut. Our focus has always been oriented to the adult learner. Dr. Arthur Chickering, internationally known for his work in adult education, has taught us that "Adult learners are those people for whom being a student is not their primary role." Therefore, we are always looking for ways to facilitate advanced study for nurses that takes into account their unique needs as individuals and professionals as we strive to create a Community of Scholarly Caring.

The Nursing Program at the University of Hartford is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the State of Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education.

http://www.hartford.edu/

Uconn

UConn’s School of Nursing has a timeless commitment to wellness and works to provide the exceptional education needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving profession. The School is fully approved, accredited and committed to quality research and public service. Its faculty members advance knowledge through excellence in scholarship and  research as they work to remain abreast of the healthcare needs of the world’s diverse population.

Grounded in the arts, sciences, and humanities, the School of Nursing, as an integral part of the University of Connecticut, is committed to provide nursing education at the undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, certificate and continuing education levels.  The programs are dynamic
and respond to changing health care needs.

The UConn School of Nursing thrives in this setting of 21st century challenge and diversity.

Researching dimensions of health and illness for individuals, families, communities
and organizations.
Educating tomorrow's Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses,
and Scholars.
Nurturing international and cross-cultural understanding.
Contributing to health care through faculty practice.
Designing innovative approaches to inquiry.
Honoring and preserving nursing's history.

http://www.nursing.uconn.edu/

Yale School of Nursing

Yale School of Nursing (YSN) is a unique place - where practice, scholarship, and teaching combine in ways that are not simply additive. Through these aspects of our work, faculty, students and alumnae/i are making a real difference in each of our communities; at Yale, in New Haven, and in society at large.

Established in 1923, YSN has become a leading school of nursing in the U.S. It enjoys a national and international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice. Currently, it is ranked in the top ten among "Best Graduate Schools of Nursing in America" by the U.S. News and World Report, with several of our master's specialties ranked in the top five by that publication. It is also ranked sixth among nursing institutions that have received support for research, training and fellowship activities from the National Institutes of Health.

The educational experience at YSN builds on a faculty known for its scholarship and clinical excellence, a diverse and outstanding student body, and the resources of Yale University, one of the world's leading research institutions. All of our students learn to deliver care and to make managerial decisions that are both evidence-based and patient-centered, and develop skills as members of interdisciplinary teams.

The school offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree with nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse midwifery specialties. The Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing (GEPN) program is designed for those who hold baccalaureate degrees but have no previous nursing education. YSN also has a Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc) program, established in 1994, an articulated MSN/DNSc option, and pre-and post-doctoral training programs. Beginning in January 2006, YSN will also be preparing leaders in nursing management and policy, enabling them to address quality and safety issues at the organizational and systems levels.

YSN graduates have gone on to assume leadership positions around the world. As alumnae/i they remain active in school life and dedicated to furthering the school's mission, "better health care for all people." For YSN students, this extensive network of resources provides further opportunities for collaboration with some of the top leaders in nursing and allied health sciences, and unique pathways to improving quality of life locally and around the world.

http://info.med.yale.edu/

http://www.quinnipiac.edu/academics/health_sciences.asp

Department of Nursing - Quinnipiac University

The philosophy of the Department of Nursing is to foster education as a dynamic, cognitive, multi-sensory process that provides for an individual’s continued growth and development in a changing world of diverse cultures.  Education occurs in a highly personalized, student-centered learning community which provides for a reciprocal interchange based on mutual respect and integrity.   Learners evidence growth by their ability to self-evaluate, by being self-directed, and exercising their rights and responsibilities.

The mission of the department is to prepare graduates for professional nursing practice who are capable of providing holistic care for  individuals, families, communities, and populations of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds in a variety of settings. The department affirms that nursing is both a science and an art that is creative, goal directed, evidence-based and concerned with the health and dignity of the whole person. In addition, our curriculum and clinical experiences provide the foundation for continued personal and professional development.

The undergraduate program seeks to develop the learner’s ability to think critically and creatively, to become an effective communicator, and to be able to make informed value judgments Graduate nursing education builds on this foundation of holistic care to prepare specialists at an advanced practice level who are capable of practicing as collaborative and independent holistic healthcare providers.  Professional nursing may encompass the use of the political process to influence change in the health care delivery system and foster support for nursing education and research.  Advanced practice nursing is distinguished by the application of well-developed specialized skills that are grounded in theory, research and expert clinical judgment.

http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x740.xml

Fairfield University

Substantial gaps exist between the number of older adults requiring competent geriatric care and the number of nurses educated, available, and willing to provide this care.  This educational program in Gerontological nursing is open to registered nurses and will partially qualify those with two years of nursing experience to take the Gerontological Specialty Nursing Certificate examination provided by the American Nurse Credentialing Center - credentials that are recognized nationally as a benchmark for excellence in geriatric nursing.

Program Objectives

Identify the unique needs of the older adult population
Conduct effective assessments on older adults
Differentiate normal from pathological changes of aging
Implement interventions for common problems of aging
Identify the effect of the graying of America on health policy and reimbursement
Assist older adults to have a peaceful end of life.

http://www.fairfield.edu/

http://www.southernct.edu/undergrad/schhhs/NUR/

Southern Connecticut State University

In the classroom, students learn not only patient care; they also explore the role nurses play in promoting and maintaining health, theories of management and leadership, and legal and ethical issues facing today's nurse.

Classroom assignments address real community issues. For example, students recently developed a program on how to make homes safe for children, which was aired on Connecticut Public Television. Others designed an interactive Web site to support diabetic teenagers, and still others investigated how two-way video phones can improve care for homebound patients. These students acquired the broad perspective necessary to be effective caregivers in an always-changing healthcare field.

Hands-on experience is essential to nursing education. First, students work in Southern's interactive nursing lab developing basic skills like health assessment, dressing wounds, suctioning, and administering medications. Laboratory experiences are then augmented with direct patient care opportunities in a variety of settings, including hospitals and community agencies.

http://www.southernct.edu/

Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University's Nursing Department began in the mid-1960's. The first graduating class was in 1970. The Nursing Department is dedicated to providing both a high quality university education and a memorable campus experience at an affordable cost. The Nursing Department is accredited by the Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE). The Nursing Department offers a B.S., M.S. w/ major in Nursing and R.N. to B.S. degree completion.

http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu/

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