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BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING
Welcome to the World Wide Web page of Purdue Calumet's Baccalaureate Program
in Nursing! The baccalaureate program has maintained a commitment to quality
education and a reputation for clinical excellence. The program has kept pace
with the ever-changing healthcare delivery systems and technological advances
while keeping rooted in fundamental humanistic philosophies.
The School of Nursing offers innovative program options to meet the
professional needs of students for entry into nursing or for advanced
preparation. The undergraduate program offers a Bachelor of Science
Option, Accelerated Second Degree B.S. Option, B.S.- R.N. Completion Option and
Accelerated Second Degree students in nursing are prepared to begin their
careers as entry-level registered nurses; both degrees lead to eligibility for
State Board examination for licensure as a registered nurse. The
Baccalaureate Completion option is designed to prepare a nurse generalist to
provide comprehensive nursing care for people of all ages within a variety of
health care settings. In addition, the degree provides academic
preparation for advanced degrees in Nursing.
The baccalaureate faculty, who hold graduate degrees in nursing, are rated as
excellent teachers and expert practitioners. Most are certified as nurse
practitioners and clinical specialists and are active in nursing practice and
research.
On behalf of the Baccalaureate faculty, thank you for visiting our program.
Kathleen Nix, R.N., M.S.
Associate Professor and Coordinator
Rev.08/06
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