In existence for over 25 years, the Nursing Degree Completion Program at the University of Mary is designed for currently licensed nurses (associate degree LPN or RN) seeking a baccalaureate degree.
In recognition of the practicing nurse's competency and to help lessen scheduling conflicts, a Web-enhanced learning format is utilized to eliminate the need for students to attend daily classes. Students come to campus once for an initial orientation and again several times during the program to participate in seminars, presentations, written comprehensive exams, etc. The remainder of the program, both theory and clinical experiences, often can be fulfilled in a student's home community.
A new U-Mary Nursing Degree Completion Program class is started each fall. Students interested in applying can apply anytime prior to June 15th to be considered for acceptance into the fall class.
The Division of Nursing is in the process of developing a program track for students who have earned a certificate, LPN. Projected start date is January 2008.
For more information, please e-mail or call (800) 408-6279, ext. 8187.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this program, the candidate must:
- Hold a current license in good standing as an LPN or RN
- Have achieved a GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Have attained a decision score of at least 90 on each of the two NLN Acceleration Challenge Examinations
- Have a grade of C or higher in required courses
- Obtain and cleared a criminal background check
To attain a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing, the student needs to complete the following:
- A minimum of 128 semester hours, 32 of which must be earned at the University of Mary to meet the residency requirement
- A minimum of 56 of the 128 hours in liberal arts:
- Humanities: Written Communication or English Composition, Oral Communications or Public Speaking, and one aesthetic: art, literature, or music course
- Math/Science: Three courses
- Philosophy/Theology: Three courses (one must be ethics)
- Social Science: Three courses
The Nursing Division required courses include:
- Microbiology
- Two courses in anatomy and physiology
- An introductory course in organic/biochemistry
- Sociology
- General Psychology
- Lifespan Psychology
- Ethics
(These courses in part, also fulfill the liberal arts requirement.)
Nursing Degree Completion Program Courses
Junior Year
Fall Semester
CHE 107.99 * Intro to Gen/Org/Bio Chemistry (4 credits)
NUR 228.99 Health and Healing Concepts (3 credits)
NUR 248.99* Health Assessment (4 credits)
Spring Semester
NUR 306.99 Dimensions for Professional Nursing Practice (4 credits)
NUR 319.99 Pathophysiology (4 credits)
Summer Semester
NUR 215.99* Nutrition & Diet Therapy (3 credits)
NUR 217.99* Pharmacology (3 credits)
Senior Year
Fall Semester
NUR 336.99 Ethics, Law and Policy (3 credits)
NUR 334.99 Research (3 credits)
Spring Semester
NUR 338.99 Health Promotion and Support (8 credits)
NUR 420.99 Nursing Leadership & Management (4 credits)
Summer Semester
NUR 432.99 Management of Critical Health Problems (8 credits)
NUR 434.99 Professional Role Development (3 credits)
NUR 421.99 NCLEX Review (1 credit)
*Comparable course may be substituted.
See course descriptions.
Faculty: Madonna Busch, M.S.N., R.N., B.C.; Joan Doerner (coordinator), Ed.D., R.N.; Jocelyn Dunnigan, M.S.N., R.N., B.C., L.M.T.; Anne Heid, M.S.N., R.N.; Julie Klein, M.S., R.N., C.S.; Sister Nicole Kunze, Ph.D., M.S.; Judy Maslowski, M.S.N., R.N.; Molly Nolan, M.S.N., R.N.; Christie Obritsch, M.S.N., R.N.; Glenda Reemts, Ph.Dc., M.S.N., R.N.C.; Tisha Scheuer, M.S.N., R.N.; Sue Weigum, M.S.N., R.N.
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