A smart path for future nurses
Through a unique partnership with the Trinity Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø of Nursing & Health Sciences, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students with the passion of becoming a nurse receive phenomenal, efficient preparation in just six years.
In this accelerated, dual-degree master¡¯s program, students complete the bachelor of arts (BA) at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, with an overlap of nursing prerequisites and a summer course, and the master of science in nursing (MSN) at Trinity Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø in Rock Island, Ill.
In creating this unique path, students are setting themselves up early for a successful career. The efficiency and savings of the overlap during senior year ¡ª plus results that lead to higher pay, more responsibility and greater options ¡ª make the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø-Trinity dual-degree program a smart path for future nurses.
¡°Through clinical experience and internships presented by Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, I found what I am truly passionate about,¡± said Autumn Anderson ¡®20. ¡°I am currently enrolled in the direct-entry master of nursing program at Trinity Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø of Nursing & Health Sciences¡. I am excited to continue on in this program and achieve my goal to become a behavioral health registered nurse.¡±
Why Trinity Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø of Nursing & Health Sciences?
With a state-of-the-art teaching lab and guaranteed local clinical placements, Trinity Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø of Nursing & Health Sciences provides excellent training for nurses.
Trinity Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø provides students access to the same electronic health record system utilized by area hospitals, which makes the transition into the workforce seamless. Additionally, Trinity Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s nursing students get more hands-on practice, with 944 hours in a variety of settings, compared with only about 650 hours at other schools.
Trinity Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s faculty and staff are committed to working alongside students, helping them transform their lives as they prepare to make a difference in the world.
Why a liberal arts start?
Nurses with a liberal arts background know how to better treat patients. They have more understanding of different cultures and disciplines, plus skills in critical thinking, communication and problem-solving.
Seeing the bigger picture of health ¡ª and not only applying technical skills ¡ª leads to better health and well-being for patients. Because of these better patient outcomes, nurses with a BA can take on greater responsibility and higher-paying positions.
Besides a liberal arts foundation, a BA from Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø also includes more science study than a four-year BSN at other schools. Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø also provides built-in laboratory experience, working with exceptional professors and devoted advisors in innovative facilities.
Here¡¯s how it works.
