Call-out text:
The college is exploring ways to leverage or replicate the success it had with NCIN. It may develop an ongoing minority recruitment initiative that extends into its traditional BSN program
An accelerated B.S.N. and M.S.N. program designed especially for the individual holding a bachelor's degree in another field.
Long text (Legacy Book):
NCIN garnered much attention on the Indiana University Northwest website, in its nursing school publication, and in local media, including the Northwest Indiana Times and the (Gary) Post Tribune. Program administrators hoped the publicity would help recruitment efforts into the future. They engaged area hospitals in discussions about partnerships early in the grant period and beyond; and an in-kind joint appointment of faculty from area hospitals allowed the College of Health and Human Services to enroll one of its largest sophomore BSN classes ever. The school had to turn away almost as many deserving candidates as it accepted for the five available scholarships.
Accelerated B.S.N. Mobility Program:
An accelerated option designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field but have decided on a career in nursing. This full-time option prepares graduated individuals to meet the current and future health needs of society, and provides a solid academic foundation in the practice, science and technology of nursing. Upon completion of this program, graduates are ready to take the registered nurse licensing exam.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; Admission to the university; Completion of 56 credit hours of general education coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; Completion of certain prerequisite courses within the last seven years; Completed application with a personal goals statement.
Round 2: 2009 – 2010
Amanda Bircher
Veronica Chavez
David Garza
Tanesha Hale
Michael Jusko
