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Nursing Education Today – Benefits of an Education

BY PRISCILLA BARTOLONE, DNS, RN ious hospitals, Geena worked
with South University nursing
Nursing education has exploded over the years, and rightfully students and realized her passion
so – the need is tremendous. Baccalaureate nursing degrees like for teaching. This led to her
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs are designed to being hired as Clinical Faculty
provide students with a solid educational foundation that pre- where she continues to inspire
pares individuals for entry into the nursing profession. students with her compassion,
Graduates are able to incorporate the concepts of caring, com- competence, dedication and pro-
munication, critical thinking, professionalism, and holism to fessionalism. Geena believes that
provide care for individuals, families and communities. The nursing is a “work of the heart”.
comprehensive theoretical and clinical practice components aim She added, “I pride myself on the
to allow BSN graduates to make a smooth transition into profes- philosophy that helping my com-
sional nursing practice. Nursing program graduates are encour- munity at the most vulnerable
aged to continue the educational process and are prepared for times is a privilege.”
the challenges of graduate study (SouthUniversity.edu, 2021). Geena Singh Bradly Bartlett, BSN, RN,
At South University, West Palm Beach, the BSN degree pro- graduated from South Uni -
gram is designed for the non-registered nursing student. versity, West Palm Beach with a
Students may complete prerequisite courses in as few as six Bachelor of Science in Nursing in June 2020. Bradly started his
quarters and then apply for admission to the nursing program, career in healthcare as a Paramedic but realized that he wanted
which is taught over seven quarters. The program allows highly to do more. Immediately upon graduation, Brad started to work
motivated full-time students to complete the program of study Bradly Bartlett on a high acuity nursing unit in Palm Beach County. Sharing his
in nursing in a concentrated period of time. After successful perspective of nursing education, Mr. Bartlett said, “Early on in
completion of the nursing program, the graduate must pass the the program the basic pillars of Nursing were pounded in our
National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) in order to heads and built upon to make us the best nurses we could possibly be. The clinical
obtain licensure and begin practice as a registered nurse. rotations that perfectly coincided with what we were learning in lecture solidified in
Dr. Priscilla Bartolone has been the South University BSN Program Director for the our minds the skills necessary to care for our patients. As a new grad I consistently
past twenty years. She has continually witnessed hundreds of nursing graduates with get compliments on a daily basis on how great my skills are. I can only attribute this
something “special” to offer. The following individuals are two examples of outstand- to South University and the ability of their staff to not just teach us to be nurses but
ing nursing graduates practicing nursing in Palm Beach County. Coincidentally, both for us to critically think on our patient’s behalf. I am forever grateful to South
of these nurses opted to follow the career path of their mothers. University and its staff for teaching me how to be the best nurse I can be.”
Geena Singh, MSN, RN, graduated from the South University, West Palm Beach
with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2007 and from the Master of Science in For more information, visit www.southuniversity.edu.
Nursing program in 2013. Geena has worked extensively in hospitals throughout
Palm Beach County and credits her education at South University with preparing her Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary by school and are subject to
to think critically, solve problems, make appropriate clinical decisions and nursing change. Not all programs are available to residents of all U.S. states. South University, West Palm
judgements when caring for acutely and critically ill patients. Singh added that her Beach, University Centre, 9801 Belvedere Rd., Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411. © 2021 South
University. All rights reserved.
education taught her to integrate caring, cultural sensitivity and to view patients
holistically while providing patient-centered care. While working as a staff RN in var-

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