The UNMC College of Nursing will introduce major changes this fall that will boost enrollment, accelerate programs, increase the number of nurses graduating each year and better prepare students.
The changes include:
- More bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) student slots opening at all five nursing campuses;
- The college admitting 325 new students — double the normal fall admission capacity; and
- The introduction a new curriculum focused on care quality, patient safety and interprofessional clinical education that also lets one earn a bachelor’s degree in four semesters instead of the five required by the current curriculum.
New facilities helped expand student capacity. A new Norfolk division added 32 slots, and a new Omaha nursing sciences center will alleviate cramped teaching space. Buildings in both cities will be complete this fall.
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This fall, the College of Nursing will introduce changes in admission and curriculum that are aimed at getting well-prepared nurses into the workforce at a faster rate. |
“It’s a dynamic curriculum that sets a high bar for rapidly moving students to think and act like expert clinicians,” Dr. Tilden said. “It also incorporates new care quality and systems standards.”
In another change, frequency of admission to the bachelor’s program will change from twice a year to once a year — in August. The change mirrors the prevailing admission cycle at the nation’s major nursing schools and other UNMC colleges.
Prospective students should apply now to be considered for fall admittance as slots will fill quickly. To accommodate students, the deadline for applications has been extended to June 1.
For more information, visit www.unmc.edu/nursing or call (402) 559-4110.