MSOE to offer Accelerated Second Degree B.S. in Nursing
| Published: 03/12/2013 |
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MSOE’s School of Nursing will offer an Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing beginning in Fall 2013. This degree program was designed specifically for the adult working professional who has already earned a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in another discipline and is looking to change careers.
MSOE’s Accelerated Second Degree B.S. in Nursing is a compressed, year-round curriculum designed to enable students to enter the workforce as professional nurses in approximately 16 months, assuming the student has met all of the prerequisites. Most students who already have a bachelor’s degree will have satisfied those prerequisites as part of their undergraduate education.
“With more than 50 percent of recent college graduates under- or unemployed in the United States, many are interested in returning to school to earn a degree that is in demand, such as nursing,” said Dr. Debra Jenks, MSOE School of Nursing chairperson. “We are excited to offer an option for those adults who want to change careers, but don’t want to invest another four years of their time earning a second degree.”
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 26 percent from 2010 to 2020, which is faster than average for all occupations. In 2011-2012, all of MSOE’s nursing graduates obtained gainful employment, as evidenced by the 100 percent placement rate.
MSOE just completed construction of a $3 million, 25,000 square-foot suite of nursing labs and is planning a grand opening celebration during National Nurses Week on May 6. The new space nearly quadruples the university’s original nursing lab space, and will accommodate a 20 percent increase in enrollment for the nursing program. MSOE’s School of Nursing is known for its extremely high placement rates, advanced laboratory technologies, guaranteed placement in clinical rotations, and small class sizes.
MSOE is an independent, non-profit university with about 2,500 students. MSOE offers 20 bachelor’s degrees and nine master’s degrees in engineering, business, mathematics and nursing. The university has a national academic reputation; longstanding ties to business and industry; dedicated professors with real-world experience; a 94% placement rate; and the highest average starting and mid-career salaries of any Wisconsin university according to PayScale Inc. MSOE graduates are well-rounded, technologically experienced and highly productive professionals and leaders.