COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS NURSING PROGRAMS. Nursing Degree Programs. WGU Indiana

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1 COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS NURSING PROGRAMS H E A LT H P R O F E S S I O N S Nursing Degree Programs WGU Indiana WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

2 COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Go Further with WGU Indiana Nursing Degree Programs Meet an important need for Indiana by taking your nursing career to the next step by completing your BSN or becoming a nurse educator or nurse administrator. The Future of Nursing Initiative According to the IOM report, the Future of Nursing Initiative has established the following goals: Increase the percentage of BS-prepared RNs to 80%. Ensure that nurses engage in lifelong learning. Prepare and enable nurses to lead change and advance health. RNs and nurse educators are in high demand Despite recent changes in the economy, the field of nursing continues to be an area of strong job growth. This growth presents significant opportunities for registered nurses who wish to further their careers by completing a bachelor s or master s degree. WGU Indiana makes it possible for current RNs, even those who are working full time, to earn a bachelor s or master s degree online. The university s accredited nursing degree programs include RN to BSN, RN to MSN, BSN to MSN in Nursing Education, and BSN to MSN in Nursing Leadership and Management. All of our degree programs are flexible and competency-based, allowing you to apply prior education and experience to move quickly through subjects you already know and focus on new learning. Superior programs and flexibility WGU Indiana offers CCNE-accredited nursing degree programs that allow you to achieve your career goals and further your education without rearranging your life or compromising your current position. WGU Indiana s unique competency-based academic approach is ideal for the busy, experienced nurse looking to complete a degree as fast and inexpensively as possible. Our approach allows you to leverage your strengths and knowledge you ve already acquired to master the competencies necessary to become a well-rounded clinician, nurse educator, or nurse administrator. Unlike traditional colleges, at WGU Indiana your program isn t based on credit hours or a rigid set of required courses. Instead, if you already have competencies in your field, you ll be able to draw upon this experience as you complete your assessments and finish your degree faster (and for less money). Programs begin the first of every month WGU Indiana offers degrees, not classes. Because we start new students at the beginning of each month, you can decide when to begin your studies. There are no traditional semesters, but rather six month terms. The six months that make up your term are based on when you begin your program

3 NURSING PROGRAMS WGU Indiana is a Fully Accredited University WGU Indiana is an online, competency-based university established by the state of Indiana in partnership with Western Governors University to serve the needs of Indiana citizens. As part of Western Governors University, WGU Indiana offers degree programs that are: Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). CCNE Accredited WGU Indiana s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). An autonomous accrediting agency supported by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), CCNE s mission is to ensure the quality and integrity of U.S. baccalaureate and graduate programs that educate nurses. The collaborative partnership between nursing service and nursing education will provide an important addition to the existing nursing programs to prepare individuals at the baccalaureate level. Linda Burnes Bolton CNO, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Vice Chair RWJF Initiative on the Future of Nursing The Competency-Based Academic Approach Explained WGU Indiana s academic approach is fundamentally competency-based and dedicated to graduating highly competent professionals. Unlike traditional colleges, your progress isn t based upon sitting in a classroom accumulating credit hours or adhering to a rigid schedule. Instead, you earn your degree by demonstrating your skills and knowledge (competence) in specific subject areas. As a student, you will demonstrate your mastery of the necessary competencies by completing challenging assessments. An assessment may be a traditional test, a project, an essay, or another practical demonstration of a required skill. Each assessment measures knowledge and skills in a given area through appropriate means, allowing you to prove you know your stuff in that content area. The bottom line: When you graduate from WGU Indiana, your diploma will mean you ve mastered the critical skills and knowledge the workplace demands. You should expect to work hard to earn your degree, but when you re finished, you can be certain you ve learned what you need to succeed. National Advisory Committee Kathy Apple, CEO, National Council of State Boards of Nursing Geraldine Bednash, Executive Director, American Association of Colleges of Nursing Patricia Benner, Professor and Chair, Carnegie Study on Teaching Nursing Brenda Cleary, Director, Center to Champion Nursing Beverly Malone, CEO, National League for Nursing Margaret McClure, Co-Chair Committee on the Preparation of the Nursing Workforce, American Academy of Nursing NAC Co-Chairs Linda Burnes-Bolton, CNO, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Marilyn Chow, VP, National Patient Services, Kaiser Permanente 3 indiana.wgu.edu/nursing

4 COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN to BSN) For RNs seeking to earn a bachelor s degree WGU Indiana Promise We help our students achieve their dreams for a degree and career success by providing a personal, flexible, and affordable education based on real world competencies. Today, with hospitals increasingly seeking to obtain magnet status, success in the challenging nursing profession requires both academic credentials and competence. As a BSN-prepared nurse, you ll enhance your personal status, boost your salary, and increase your job security. The B.S. in Nursing incorporates the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practices established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). At the completion of this program, you ll be able to: Communicate effectively in oral, written, interpersonal, and electronic modes Use clinical reasoning to provide safe, quality nursing care based on the best available evidence and ethical principles Assume accountability for providing and ensuring safe, efficient, quality care congruent with ethical, professional, and legal standards Synthesize theoretical, clinical, and empirical knowledge from nursing, scientific, community, and humanistic disciplines within the practice of nursing. Also, synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge drawing from the arts and sciences to understand the human experience as a social advocate and professional nurse Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals, families, and communities from a variety of cultures across the lifespan Apply leadership and education skills to engage others in creating and promoting a healing environment Engage in inter-professional collaboration to improve safety and quality of healthcare. Incorporate knowledge of genomics and genethics into the care of patients, families, and communities Use information technology to communicate, mitigate error, and make decisions related to the provision of patient care and support incorporation of nursing knowledge in the development of patient care technology An associate s degree or diploma in nursing and an unencumbered Indiana RN license are required for admission. A Program Overview This program consists of the following subject areas. Domains of Study Liberal Arts and Sciences - Foundations; Language and Communications; Quantitative Literacy; Literature, Arts, and the Humanities; Behavioral Science; Biochemistry; Nutrition; Anatomy and Physiology; Clinical Microbiology Nursing Theory and Practice - Community Health Nursing Science - Evidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research; Nursing Informatics; Professional Roles and Values; Organizational Systems and Quality Leadership Note: Program description accurate as of April 1, Programs are subject to change in order to keep them current and relevant. Please check our website for the most up-to-date description

5 NURSING PROGRAMS Master of Science Nursing Education (BSN to MSN) For RNs with BSNs Because of the current shortage of faculty available to teach a new generation of nurses, expert nurse educators are in high demand. According to the Indiana Nursing Workforce Development Coalition, 95% of Indiana schools of nursing find recruiting master s-prepared nursing faculty to be extremely difficult. Therefore, nurse educators are needed in a variety of settings (nursing schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, and community health centers). The M.S. in Nursing Education equips you with the high-level knowledge and skills you need to become a Nurse Educator in those settings. At the completion of this program, you ll be able to: Demonstrate understanding of healthcare organizational systems and finance Recognize current issues in global health Design interactive learning experiences, including multi-media and simulation to engage learners Tailor learning experiences to diverse learning styles, ability levels, and cultures Determine appropriate assessments to measure student proficiency in meeting course objectives Propose curricula for a nursing program, given the mission of a University, national and state standards, and local stakeholder expectations Distinguish between ADN and BSN program outcomes, indicating level of program outcomes Conduct formal research on an educational problem in nursing Integrate the best evidence into curricular design A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) and an unencumbered Indiana RN license are required for admission. A Program Overview This program consists of five domains of study and completion of a capstone synthesis project. Domains of Study Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice - Nursing and Other Relevant Theories; Using Information Gathering to Improve Nursing Practice Nurse Educator - Curriculum Design and Evaluation (Nursing); Program Development and Improvement Policy, Organization, and Financing of Healthcare - Healthcare Financing; Healthcare Policy; Organization of the U.S. Healthcare Delivery System Research Fundamentals - Literature Review; Research Design; Research Paradigms Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Human Diversity and Social Issues; Nursing Ethics; Nursing Role Development Note: Program description accurate as of April 1, Programs are subject to change in order to keep them current and relevant. Please check our website for the most up-to-date description. Whether you are just starting out or continuing on in your education, WGU is waiting to help you meet your goals. The mentors are so vital to keep you guided, motivated, and supported. Leila Crouse, WGU graduate 5 indiana.wgu.edu/nursing

6 COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Master of Science Nursing Leadership and Management (BSN to MSN) For RNs with BSNs As a highly skilled nurse administrator or manager, you ll make a tremendous contribution to the successful operation of a hospital or healthcare organization. Nurse leaders are in high demand in a variety of settings (hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, managed care centers, and community health centers). The M.S. in Nursing Leadership and Management equips you with the high-level knowledge and skills you need to become a leader in those settings. At the completion of this program, you ll be able to: Demonstrate understanding of healthcare organizational systems and finance Recognize current issues in global health Engage in GAP and SWOT analyses of health institutions Design a systems change project Plan for talent management including recruitment, retention, and promotion of nursing staff Collaborate with peers to design a strategic long range plan Engage as a leader in an interdisciplinary healthcare team Conduct a formal research project to solve an organizational problem Analyze institutional budgets to find ways of improving cost-efficiency A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) and an unencumbered RN license are required for admission. A Program Overview This program consists of five domains of study and completion of a capstone synthesis project. Domains of Study Nursing Leadership and Management - Controlling; Directing; Leadership Functions and Management; Organizing; Planning; Staffing Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice - Nursing and Other Relevant Theories; Using Information Gathering to Improve Nursing Practice Policy, Organization, and Financing of Healthcare - Healthcare Financing; Healthcare Policy; Organization of the U.S. Healthcare Delivery System Research Fundamentals - Literature Review; Research Design; Research Paradigms Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Human Diversity and Social Issues; Nursing Ethics; Nursing Role Development Note: Program description accurate as of April 1, Programs are subject to change in order to keep them current and relevant. Please check our website for the most up-to-date description. I had a checklist of my wishes and wants for my dream program. Those included, all my credits transferring, a self-accelerated program, affordable, CCNE accredited, and that the school showed a true interest in my success. The more I researched WGU, the more I realized this was a program I wanted to be a part of. WGU Indiana s program was a perfect fit for my life. Dawn Hanson Greenfield, IN, B.S. Nursing

7 NURSING PROGRAMS Affordable Tuition and Fees (As of April 1, 2011) Nursing Program Tuition: $3,250 per six month term* Consolidated Nursing Fee: $350 (one-time) Library Fee: $45 per six month term* Application Fee: $65 (one-time) * Terms are six months in length and can begin on the first of any month. You pay for the time, not the credits. Tuition is charged at a flat rate every six months and covers all coursework attempted in that time. A full-time load is 12 competency units (CUs) per term for undergraduate studies and 8 CUs for graduatelevel studies. Individual progress may vary. Students not on financial aid or scholarship may elect a two-payment plan for an additional fee. Applying to WGU Indiana You can apply online in a matter of minutes at indiana.wgu.edu/apply, or call your Enrollment Counselor toll-free at to learn more. Typically, within a week of applying, WGU Indiana will contact you regarding the status of your application and answer questions. If you are accepted, you will schedule an Intake Interview to review your degree program as well as address your questions and concerns prior to finalizing your enrollment. Programs begin the first of every month. Note: Currently, WGU Indiana only accepts applications from individuals residing in the state of Indiana. Please check the website for up-to-date information. Financial Aid WGU Indiana offers federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, to eligible individuals. Your financial situation will determine your eligibility for grants and subsidized loans; one type of federal loan, however, is available to most applicants. WGU Indiana also awards a limited number of partial scholarships. Approved to Offer Indiana State Financial Aid and Grants WGU Indiana is an approved education provider for Indiana state grants and scholarships offered through the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI). The state of Indiana offers a variety of grants and scholarships. Completion of the FAFSA is required during the application. 7 indiana.wgu.edu/nursing

8 College of Health professions WGU Indiana WGU Indiana is an online, competency-based university designed to expand access to higher education for Indiana residents. Established by the state of Indiana in partnership with Western Governors University, WGU Indiana is designed to serve the needs of Indiana residents. WGU Indiana offers more than 50 accredited bachelor s and master s degree programs in high-demand career fields, including Business, Information Technology, Teacher Education, and Health Professions including Nursing. Accreditation WGU Indiana is an online, competency-based university established by the state of Indiana in partnership with Western Governors University to serve the needs of Indiana citizens. As part of Western Governors University, WGU Indiana offers degree programs that are: Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) NCATE accredited. The Teachers College at Western Governors University is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education CCNE accredited. The nursing programs at WGU Indiana are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) WGU Indiana gives working Hoosiers a great opportunity to obtain an affordable, accessible, high-quality online degree that meets the highest academic and professional standards. Gov. Mitch Daniels Governor of Indiana indiana.wgu.edu IND.NUR.0411