Frequently Asked Questions: Traditional Part-time Nursing Option
Q. How long will it take to complete the part-time Nursing option?
A. Students enter this program after successful completion of all program and University prerequisites. The part-time nursing sequence currently takes three years to complete. The program admits new students in the fall semester only.
Q. What do you mean by evening/weekend classes?
A. Theory classes are held in the evening. Generally, classes start at 6:00 pm. Clinical experiences and laboratories are usually scheduled on weekends. A typical weekend schedule in a typical nursing course would be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm every other Saturday and Sunday. During NURS 405: Vulnerable Populations in the Community, some weekday experiences may be required in order to take advantage of community-based agency hours.
Q. Is the Nursing program accredited?
A. Yes, the program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 and approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The most recent re-accreditation visit was in 2000, at which time the program received the maximum re-accreditation of eight years (through 2008). Stevenson University has regional accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Q. What are the criteria for admission to the Evening/Weekend Nursing option?
A. Visit the Admission Requirements page to learn about the required academic criteria.
Q. Where do I go for my clinical experiences?
A. Faculty-supervised clinical experiences are scheduled in many hospitals and health care facilities primarily in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Examples of hospitals where students have clinical experiences include Union Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Sinai Hospital, GBMC, Franklin Square Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center, and Mercy Medical Center. Examples of sites for community health experiences include Baltimore County Public Schools, various homeless shelters, and assisted living facilities. The student-faculty ratio in the clinical area is typically 8:1. This ratio varies, depending upon the nature of the clinical experience and patient acuity.
Q. What is the NCLEX–RN pass rate?
A. Upon graduation, students must take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses in order to become a registered nurse and practice nursing. The passing rate varies from year to year. 87% of the May 2007 graduating class passed the licensure exam on the first attempt. Information on NCLEX-RN pass rates is available on the Maryland Board of Nursing website (www.mbon.org). Information on the examination is available on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website (www.ncsbn.org).
Q. Who teaches the nursing courses and answers questions about my curriculum?
A. As a nursing student, you will have a nurse faculty member as your academic advisor. All nursing courses are taught by qualified nurse educators. Both full-time and part-time nursing faculty are committed to providing quality learning experiences to help you learn to be a nurse.
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