NURSING EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Completion Degree

updated 2/22/10

The Bachelor of Science in nursing completion degree at Kettering College is designed for registered nurses who have an associate degree or its equivalent in nursing. The degree consists of 64 semester credits and is the equivalent of the junior and senior years of a four-year baccalaureate degree. All nursing and non-nursing coursework required for the degree is offered online to ensure access to anyone wishing to pursue baccalaureate education. Clinical course requirements may be met in the
geographic area where the student lives. Non-nursing courses are also available on campus.

Students may begin the degree any semester and may choose a full-time or part-time pace of study. Upper-division nursing courses must be completed within five (5) years of first enrollment in a nursing course. Cognate and arts and sciences courses may be taken prior to enrollment in nursing courses or may be taken concurrently with nursing courses. A maximum of 12 arts and sciences and any needed elective credits may be taken after the upper-division nursing courses are completed. Students who do not engage in coursework toward the degree for a period of one year or more must reapply. Students will be readmitted under the current curriculum, policies, and Academic Bulletin.

THE CAREER

Nursing is an art and science with an emphasis on health promotion, health maintenance, and restoration of health. The need for nurses is felt nationwide, particularly for those with leadership skills. Baccalaureate-prepared nurses from Kettering College of Medical Arts serve as leaders to improve health care outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

For more information about nursing as a career, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site.

APPROVAL AND ACCREDITATION

Kettering College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, approved by the Seventh-day Adventist Board of Regents, and authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents. The Bachelor of Science nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this degree, contact the department office at (937) 395-8642, or e-mail Linda King .