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FAU Launches New Second-degree, Part-Time BSN

for Working Professionals

Many nurses are retiring semesters, students can complete their tuition payments from employers and a
and with the aging popula- BSN degree in two years. self-pay option. A convenient install-
tion of South Florida, a crit- Features of the program include a ded- ment payment plan is available to stu-
ical nursing shortage is icated state-of-the-art education facility dents who choose the self-pay option.
anticipated. Florida Atlantic on FAU’s Davie campus, clinical experi- Tuition is deferred pending payment of
University’s nursing pro- ences in Broward County, and a dedicat- financial aid and/or tuition reimburse-
gram is responding to this ed program adviser who guides the stu- ment, if paperwork is submitted.
call from the community to dents in the working professional BSN FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of
educate more nurses. track through their program of study and Nursing is nationally and internationally
Identifying a need in the provides educational support from known for its excellence and philosophy
community, FAU’s Christine admission to graduation. The VIP of caring science. The college is ranked
E. Lynn College of Nursing concierge service is a full-service, all- No.1 in online graduate nursing pro-
has launched a new second- inclusive BSN track specifically designed grams in Florida and No. 23 in the
degree part-time track in BY MARLAINE SMITH, R.N., PH.D., for those who have busy personal and nation by U.S. News and World Report.
the Bachelor of Science in AND KARETHY EDWARDS, DR.PH, APRN professional commitments, as well as With a 97 percent pass rate on the
Nursing (BSN) program at those who prefer the convenience of a NCLEX-RN licensure examination in
FAU’s Davie campus. The full-service, structured cohort program. 2018, FAU BSN graduates, first-time test
College of Nursing current- sure as a registered nurse. Program tuition is $719.84 per credit takers, ranked among the highest (No.1)
ly has an accelerated track for those with The new program will commence in hour and is the same rate for Florida res- in Florida and the United States.
a previous B.S. or B.A. degree, but those August, and FAU’s College of Nursing idents, out-of-state residents and inter- FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of
admitted must quit their jobs due to the already started accepting applications. national students. The tuition covers Nursing is fully accredited by the
intensity of the program. This part-time The application period closes on assessment technology fees (approxi- Commission on Collegiate Nursing
program accommodates those who need Monday, July 15. This program is two mately $1,500), testing fees, a parking Education (CCNE). For more informa-
to continue working while studying. years in length and will enroll 50 stu- permit, student ID card, catered refresh- tion, visit nursing.fau.edu.
FAU’s new BSN degree is designed to dents every fall semester. ments and snacks, uniforms and lab coat,
prepare working professionals with a Course scheduling formats for the pro- equipment, graduation regalia, recording Dr. Marlaine Smith is Dean, FAU’s
bachelor’s degree or higher in another gram will include a live class one evening of select courses, a pre-program orienta- Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. Dr.
discipline, as professional nurses who are a week, labs, classes and clinicals on tion and a graduation banquet. Karethy Edwards is Associate Dean of
eligible to take the National Council weekends, as well as online and live- FAU’s College of Nursing methods of Academic Programs, FAU’s Christine E.
Licensure Examination for Registered streaming video course formats. With payment include financial aid, tuition Lynn College of Nursing
Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) to secure licen- enrollment during six consecutive reimbursement for students who receive

Cover Story: A Path for Unleashing Nurse-Led Innovation

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dicts which elderly patients are likely to need post-discharge skilled care: their walk- We found that though both clinical and business leaders value the innovation and
ing ability, length of hospital stays and presence of a caregiver at home. clinical acumen skills nurses bring to their organizations at most levels, they don’t yet
Her findings evolved into a decision-support methodology to ensure patients have value them fully at the highest leadership levels.
the post-acute support they need after discharge. The methodology then informed a Changing that is a care imperative and business imperative.
software product, and later spawned a company, to help hospitals determine how to Read “Unleashing Nurse-Led Innovation” where we outline how health systems
optimize their care coordination. and businesses can do so. Visit www.bdo.com/healthcare.
I’ve worked alongside nurse innovators like Bowles and have seen them create or
improve processes and solutions to improve patient care experience and health out- Karen Meador, MBA, is a board-certified pediatrician with 25 years of healthcare experi-
comes at lower costs. Too often, stakeholders in the health system leave nurses com- ence, having served in numerous clinical and administrative leadership roles
pletely out of the process—and much to their own detriment. within health systems and primary care organizations. She is managing director
That’s why, BDO embarked on a mission with Penn Nursing to survey clinical and and senior physician executive in The BDO Center for Healthcare Excellence &
business leader stakeholders on how they’re elevating nurse innovators today—and Innovation and can be reached at kmeador@bdo.com.
where they hope to get the most value from them by 2025.

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