2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
School of Nursing
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Melody Eaton, Director
Jamie Robinson, Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs
Andrea Knopp, Associate Director, Graduate Programs
Phone: (540) 568-6314
Email: eatonmk@jmu.edu
Location: Health and Behavioral Studies Building, Room 4092
Website: http://www.nursing.jmu.edu
Professors
S. Annan, J. Corey, M. deValpine, M. Eaton, A. Knopp, E. Lewis, E. Metzler Sawin
Associate Professors
C. Argenbright, H. Buchanan, A. Graham, B. Herron, B. Houlahan, C. Lam, J. Robinson, D. Schminkey
Assistant Professors
L. Childers, M. Choshi, D. Elkins, C. Fasching Maphis, K. Jagiello, L. Mullen, N. Puffenbarger, K. Priode, H. Soper, J. Sutherland, K. Weeks, H. Zhao
Instructors
C. Brown, S. Stowell Condra, B. Landes, H. Mason, M. King, K. Schumann, J. Secrist, E. Stevens
Lecturers
C. Atkinson, S. Beckler, L. Carmines, T. Smith, R. Thomas, T. Whelden
Mission
We engage students, faculty and communities through dynamic and innovative nursing education, practice and scholarship to influence health in our world.
Vision
To be a SON nationally recognized for academic excellence and innovative contributions to health care.
Values
We are committed to:
- Integrity: being honest, sincere and just in all of our endeavors
- Caring: sharing compassion, kindness and authenticity with those we encounter
- Excellence: pursuing the highest quality in teaching, learning, scholarship and service
- Collaboration: cultivating partnerships built on respect, trust and commitment
- Advocacy: providing a voice for those we serve and promoting policies that improve healthcare for all
- Inclusivity: honoring the richness that diverse perspectives bring to our world
- Resilience: achieving inner strength and wisdom by adapting to life’s challenges
Career Opportunities and Marketable Skills
- Preparation as a professional nurse leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree.
- Eligibility to take the National Certification and Licensure (NCLEX) Exam to become a registered nurse (R.N.).
- Preparation for entry-level positions in a wide range of health care settings.
- Upon completion of the R.N. – B.S.N. program of study, students may be eligible for leadership positions in a wide range of health care settings.
- Preparation for graduate study in nursing.
Co-curricular Activities and Organizations
Accreditation
The traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. The baccalaureate and master’s programs at James Madison University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 463-6930.
Program Options
The School of Nursing offers two baccalaureate program options. The B.S.N. program prepares traditional undergraduate students to practice as an entry-level professional nurse. The R.N. to B.S.N. program is a degree completion program that provides flexible learning opportunities for licensed R.N.s who have an associate degree or diploma to complete the baccalaureate degree.
Admission and Retention Requirements
Information on admission to programs within the School of Nursing, retention and minimum grade requirements may be found on the individual program pages: Nursing, B.S.N. and Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.
Special Expenses
A differential tuition of $90 per credit hour is added to the standard charge for courses carrying the NSG prefix. This charge applies to all students, both in-state and out-of-state, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with exception of students enrolled in the R.N. to B.S.N. program.
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