Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø announce direct-entry nursing program

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø and Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø of Nursing & Health Sciences announce a direct-entry nursing program that will allow students to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) after completing two years at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø and two years at Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.

Under this ¡°2+2¡± program, eligible high school students who are admitted to Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø are assured a spot in the BSN program at Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø and will benefit from faculty co-advisors from both institutions. 

¡°This pathway creates an opportunity for students interested in the health field to carve a clear path toward their future nursing career,¡± said Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø President Andrea Talentino. ¡±It also strengthens Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s longstanding and valued partnership with Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø in building the next generation of medical professionals.¡± 

The program will prepare students to have an immediate impact in health care in the Quad Cities and the nation. Nursing is one of the fastest growing professions and offers a wide range of job opportunities. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

"The new 2+2 partnership accelerates students entering the healthcare field without sacrificing quality educational opportunities and experiences,¡± said Tracy Poelvoorde, Ph.D., Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø chancellor and a 1987 Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø graduate. ¡°This collaboration comes at a critical time when nurses are in high demand both locally and nationally. Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø of Nursing & Health

Sciences is proud to be part of the solution in developing highly skilled and educated health care leaders.¡± 

President Talentino said Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students have always been prepared for the rigors of competitive nursing programs, and this 2+2 program provides a simplified path for qualified students to enter the high-demand field of nursing. 

¡°We are thrilled to partner with Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø because we both share a deep commitment to the vitality of our hometown of Rock Island,¡± President Talentino said. ¡°We know our region and our nation need top quality nurses, and we know this partnership can deliver on that need.¡± 

Chancellor Poelvoorde cites the alignment of missions of each college as foundational to this partnership. An Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø education prepares individuals with the qualities of mind, spirit and body essential for a career within the nursing profession. When combined with a Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø education, graduates will be well-prepared to assume a high-demand career as a professional registered nurse. 

Direct-entry BSN applicants must meet a number of qualifications, including earning a 3.2 minimum recalculated high school GPA their junior year and completing at least three years of high school-level science, including at least one lab course. Additionally, direct-entry applicants must complete at least three years of high school mathematics and at least three years of high school English. 

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has offered a pre-nursing program since 2012. Students who declare the pre-nursing advising track major in biology or psychology. Grounded in the liberal arts, Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø pre-nursing students develop skills to better treat patients, with knowledge of the whole person, and sharper communication skills that go beyond just the technical skills. 

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø and Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø established the accelerated Bachelor of Arts to a Master of Science in Nursing in 2019, creating a pathway for students to complete both degrees in just six years. Students can opt to apply to the master¡¯s program as part of their application to Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø or they can apply to the master¡¯s program at Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø while enrolled at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø. 

Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø of Nursing & Health Sciences has had a presence in the Quad Cities for more than 125 years. Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science ¨C Medical Laboratory Science and Associate of Applied Science Radiography degrees. Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø enrolls approximately 100 students each year and since its inception in 1898, Trinity Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has graduated more than 5,000 students.