SWU receives approval for RN to BSN program
**THE RN TO BSN PROGRAM IS NO LONGER OFFERED AT SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
Southern Wesleyan University received approval for a new degree program that will benefit nurses seeking professional advancement in the health care field.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) granted approval to Southern Wesleyan to offer a new Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree program.
The RN to BSN program comes at a time when nurses are facing increased pressure to further their education in the health care industry, which is growing in complexity. Nurses earning their BSN earn higher salaries, have more opportunities for management and leadership positions, and are highly sought out by employers for their advanced level of education.
Nurses who have earned their BSN also have improved critical thinking and decision-making skills, which leads to a safer environment for patients.
“A unique feature of Southern Wesleyan’s RN to BSN program is the attention placed on servant leadership through the provision of truly transformational experiences,” said Dr. Beth Fezio, dean and the RN to BSN program’s director. “These experiences will place a heavy emphasis on community action built on a foundation of faith and Christian leadership, and may include local, national, or even international travel to assess the needs of diverse populations, plan appropriate actions and provide evidence - based support and intervention.”
Southern Wesleyan has started accepting applications for the new online program, with classes scheduled to start Aug. 20, 2017. The program is open to residents of most states in the U.S., thanks to Southern Wesleyan’s membership in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
According to Dr. Todd Voss, Southern Wesleyan University president, the new program represents a “significant milestone” that will benefit those in the nursing profession with inventive learning opportunities in a faith-filled community.
“We are offering a program that provides evidence-based nursing practices, innovative use of technology, and servant leadership rooted in Christian ethics,” Voss said. “We will be utilizing a Digital Assessment Experience via Shadow Health, allowing our nursing students at SWU to perform their digital assessment experiences completely online.”
Southern Wesleyan will also seek national accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
With regional education centers conveniently located across South Carolina, as well as fully online programs for select degrees, Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. For details about degree programs, visit swu.edu.
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