University Offers New Accelerated Nursing Program

Posted: Feb 03, 2011 |Comments: 0 |

One of the reasons that nursing careers are so popular today may be attributed to the variety of education programs that offer nursing degrees. A student can become a RN either through a two or four-year program or a professional nursing school, andaccelerated nursing programs even exist, offering a fast-track to a nursing education.

Today, at a time when more healthcare workers are needed than ever before, accelerated nursing programs offer an opportunity to earn advanced credentials, even while working full-time. Opportunities in nursing increase according to education level, and by earning a master's degree, a nurse can specialize in a particular area of healthcare or work in nursing supervisor and educator positions.

This month, a new accelerated nursing program was implemented at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Seven students are enrolled in the program, which will allow them to earn their accelerated BS (Bachelor of Science) to MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) while completing a paid clinical residency. The program is the first of its kind at the school, offering nursing students the opportunity to work for profit while earning an advanced degree.

Sandra Angell, the associate dean for student affairs at JHU said that "this unique and rewarding opportunity allows students to not only earn their baccalaureate degree but also gain the valuable experience of a paid residency, and then advance to pursue a master's degree in nursing."

JHU's Accelerated BS to MSN with Paid Clinical Residency is designed to take 34 months to complete. The program is divided into different levels of study:

A one-year accelerated baccalaureate program which includes 12 graduate course credits in addition to standard bachelor-level work A one-year residency at a hospital affiliated with the school in the Baltimore/D.C. area (a full-time, paid nursing position) A part-time master's degree completion program, to be completed while the student continues working as a full-time nurse

After successful completion of theaccelerated nursing program, students will have logged over 500 clinical working hours and earned a master's degree in nursing. By obtaining an advanced degree, nurses are qualified to work as nursing instructors for future students.

In addition to the new program offered by JHU, many accelerated nursing programs are offered across the country to help both students and working professionals achieve a rewarding career in nursing.

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