A PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A DEGREE, BUT DESIRE TO EARN A SECOND DEGREE IN NURSING INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
TRANSITION TO NURSING a change in job market . a change in interests a change in plans . a change of mind a change of heart Many reasons are given why a college graduate might re-think his or her options after graduation or even years in the job market. One of the biggest reasons might be their interest in one of the health care fields where graduates with a nursing degree can find a wealth of opportunities across the country. Simply open the local newspaper. Surf hospital websites. Peruse the nursing journals. Visit a health care job fair. The career possibilities are well documented.
CELEBRATE A NEW CAREER IN 14 MONTHS WANTED: BY 2025, THE NATIONAL DEMAND FOR REGISTERED NURSES IS PROJECTED TO EXCEED 3.5 MILLION, ACCORDING TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. The national nurse shortage creates multiple opportunities for graduates of Indiana Wesleyan’s Transition to Nursing Program. An option for those who have earned a bachelor’s degree but are still looking for a stable career, this accelerated program offers a fast track to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It’s a chance to write yourself a new life story in just 14 months. PROGRAM PICKS UP THE PACE To make this transition possible, IWU concentrated the traditional four-year baccalaureate model. Both programs include equivalent classroom, clinical, and lab hours, which provide ample opportunities for students to become proficient in their nursing knowledge and skills. Because the Transition to Nursing program is considered full-time and is an intense 14-month experience, students are advised not to hold full- or part-time jobs.
CHECK OFF THE PREREQUISITES The Transition to Nursing program takes into consideration your past academic record and previous work experiences. Program prerequisites include... • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university with GPA of 2.75 or above • Anatomy and Physiology I • Anatomy and Physiology II • Microbiology • Chemistry • Math at the level of college algebra or higher • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) YOUR CAREER SEARCH ENDS HERE The programs of the Indiana Wesleyan University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Memberships are held in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). Our nursing programs are fully accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing. The openings for patient care in hospitals are many. RNs can find work in other settings including: Clinics Home health Hospice Industry Military Mission fields Public health departments Rehabilitation units Schools Wellness centers GRADUATE SCHOOL PREPARATION for The Transition to Nursing program provides a strong foundation for those pursuing a graduate degree and leadership positions such as... Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Clinical specialists Educators Nurse administrators Nurse practitioners Researchers
MORE THAN ONE PATH INTO A CARING PROFESSION The IWU nursing program is one of the largest among institutions of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. On average, more than 95 percent of IWU Transition to Nursing (TTN) graduates pass the state board examination on their first attempt. Indiana Wesleyan University offers multiple paths into the nursing profession including... OF SCIENCES & NURSINGOTT HALL Opened in the spring of 2014, the 111,250-square-foot Ott Hall houses the School of Nursing on the residential campus. BURNS HALL OF SCIENCE & NURSING Located in Burns Hall, the Fortune Simulation Lab features incredible cutting-edge, state-of-the-art facilities. The lab includes high-fidelity patient simulators with realistic anatomy, clinical functionality, and creates a “safe” enviornment for students to practice their skills and critical thinking. The manikins provide simulation-based education to challenge and test students’ clinical and decision-making skills during realistic patient care scenarios. The adult, child and infant manikins are perfect for the beginning education of health care professionals. The simulators are designed for scenario-based training of the care management of a wide variety of patients. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - 14-month Transition to Nursing Onsite (Marion, IN campus) - Four-year traditional format Onsite (Marion, IN campus) - Post-licensure (RNBSN) Online or onsite (Regional Campuses) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - ASN to MSN Online - Nursing Administration Online - Nursing Education Online - Primary Care (NP) Online with some onsite requirements - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (NP) Online - Nursing and Business Administration (MSN/MBA) Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Doctor of Nursing Practice - post masters Online with some onsite requirements OUR VISION YOUR FUTURE School of Nursing faculty desires each student pursuing nursing as a profession to be equipped with the tools necessary to be a great nurse. We are proud of all our graduates and what they have accomplished. IWU nursing graduates have attained positions in prestigious nurse residency and graduate school programs. Others have chosen to serve on the mission field. No matter where individuals feel called after graduation, IWU Transition to Nursing program helps prepare graduates for success.
IWU AT A GLANCE Established in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian, liberal arts institution serving more than 3,000 traditional students on the main campus in Marion, Indiana, and more than 12,000 adult students at regional sites throughout Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, as well as online. THE IWU NURSE The IWU nursing faculty perceives the nurse as a purposeful, self-directed individual who assumes responsibility and accountability to God, society, self and clients. Modeling the example of Jesus Christ, nurses are to protect and promote health, especially for people lacking access to health care, through the allocation of health resources and services throughout the world. TRANSITION TO NURSING IN BRIEF Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Location: IWU campus, Marion, Indiana Length: 14 months Status: Full-time Class size: Limited to 24 COURSE HOURS Credit hours: 63 Clinical and Lab hours: 644 THE STATE OF NURSING IN INDIANA The Indiana Department of Workforce Development ranks nursing No. 5 on its list of in-demand jobs, projecting the need for more than 12,000 additional nurses by 2018. INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF NURSING Ranked #1 in the state of Indiana Ranked #9 in the Nation According to Best-Nursing-Colleges.com in August 2015 If you have a degree, but desire a healthcare career that offers nationwide opportunity, contact us today. Ott Hall of Sciences and Nursing 4201 South Washington Marion, IN 46953 TTN@indwes.edu 765-677-2431 indwes.edu/Undergraduate/Transition-to-Nursing
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