The School of Nursing has partnered with seven community colleges to offer an accelerated path to a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) that would allow students to complete their general education courses at the community college, earning an associate’s in nursing, then complete their baccalaureate nursing coursework online through SIUE.
Students can take classes at community college for three years and begin a job in their profession, while working online to obtain their BSN from SIUE. In addition to the BSN completion program through this agreement, SIUE has offered to provide professional development for community college faculty, as well as planning for a healthcare and nursing administration track, and a nurse educator track for students interested in continuing their education for a master’s in nursing. This will assist colleges in the region with securing qualified nursing faculty.
Learn more about how the partnership benefits students in the region.