Call-out text:
NCIN was a catalyst for other initiatives, including a medical simulation center, shared hospital clinical faculty positions, 12 new part-time faculty (25 percent of whom are from groups underrepresented in nursing), and a DNP program.
An accelerated B.S.N. program designed especially for the individual holding a bachelor's degree in another field.
Long text (Legacy Book):
Faculty and administrators at the school of nursing have learned several lessons as NCIN grantees, including the importance of securing buy-in from as many faculty members as possible; keeping faculty updated and engaged; and ensuring that NCIN scholars understand the department’s expectations of them. Faculty and staff engage in ongoing communication and contact with scholars; they have created an events calendar and utilized weekly emails, invitations to small group updates, and bulletin board posts to help students find faculty mentors. To facilitate the mentorships, the department posted a table of faculty interests (both scholarly and personal) on its website. The department also used an online survey and focus group findings to guide improvements in the program, with a focus on mentoring.
Second Degree B.S. in Nursing Program:
An accelerated second degree bachelor’s program for non-nursing college graduates leading to a B.S. in nursing. The condensed format of this program’s curriculum takes into account the educational, career, and life experiences of its students, requiring fewer pre-requisites than the traditional baccalaureate nursing program. Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN and to receive licensure as a registered nurse. Graduates of this program are encouraged to continue their nursing education.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA; Mastery of certain subjects and completion of prerequisite coursework; Completed application with a one-to-two page educational and professional goals statement, a current resume/curriculum vita, submission of official transcripts and two academic/professional letters of recommendation; See Web site for additional admissions information.
Round 2: 2009 – 2010
Gerald Brenner
Mary Cockey
Jon Ray Guzman
Sanette Jackson
Kristen Knepp
Rachael Lewis
Travis Pike
Lakshmi Ravi Sigamony
Round 3: 2010 – 2011
Stephanie Cyran
Aaron Deckenback
Bridget Devaney
Brittany Nelson
Patricia Rubin
Danielle Welch
Sarah Wray
Round 4: 2011 – 2012
Ginger Bemis-Wille
Kevin Harrison
Lateaseetta Kiggins
Deanna Mackey
Julianah Olla-Igbe