Bryan college programs brochure 2014

NURSING

Ultrasound

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Health Care Studies

Hands-on ExperiencE

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FINANCIAL FINANCIAL AID & FUN AID FACTS

Visionary.

At Bryan College of Health Sciences, we believe in better tomorrows.

You want to make a difference. We educate the region’s finest health care providers. Together, we change lives.

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Our Programs

The latest technology and most advanced teaching methods, along with our dedicated faculty, strong clinical emphasis and hands-on learning opportunities prepare our students to excel in real-life situations.

We offer undergraduate, graduate and completion programs, onsite and online learning opportunities, as well as minors in emerging health fields.

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• N ursing

• Nurse Anesthesia

• Nurse Educator

• U ltrasound

• Biomedical Sciences

• Health Sciences

• M inors – Spanish for health care providers, gerontology, public health, health care management, social sciences, biomedical sciences

A College within a Medical Center Clinical Rotations

Clinical rotation areas at Bryan Medical Center include:

Clinical rotations include rural and specialized hospitals, as well as diverse and engaging clinical rotations with respected health professionals at Bryan Medical Center.

• L evel II Trauma Center • L evel III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) • S tarCare Air Ambulance • B ryan Heart inpatient care unit • P sychiatry and substance abuse treatment • E mergency department, the busiest ED in Lincoln • C ritical Care, general medicine, pediatric and surgical areas

Campus Amenities • S tudent lounges with computers and wi-fi • C afés, cafeterias and gift shops • S tudent discounts at Bryan LifePointe, our fabulous fitness facility

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Passion.

It’s an inner quality that drives you to be the best – a quality found in our faculty and students, our innovative patient simulation center, unique skills labs, and ongoing commitment to personal attention, extensive clinical preparation and hands-on learning.

Nursing Programs Pursue your dream to be a nurse. At Bryan College of Health Sciences, you can attend full time or part time with online, on campus and blended learning course offerings.

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Certificate Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • RN to BSN Completion Option

• Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia • Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator focus

• Simulation Education • Health Care Management • Basic Nursing Assistant

Our clinical emphasis and dedicated faculty prepare you to excel Bachelor’s Program

Nurse Anesthesia Master’s Program

Nurse Educator Master’s Program

• Begin nursing courses your first semester.

• 3,000 clinical hours – Well above the minimum standard required.

• A pplied program incorporates advanced concepts to real-life practice and education.

• Get the attention you deserve with our low clinical faculty-to-student ratio (1:6).

• Our unique Simulation Center offers adult, obstetric, infant and pediatric simulation technologies that mimic patient conditions and responses to treatment for the most realistic practice and learning environment.

• Over 150 training sites, including Bryan Medical Center, offer diverse clinical experiences in our city, state and region.

• 1,215 clinical hours.

• Our NCLEX first time pass rate is greater than 92 percent.

• 100 percent of graduates actively seeking employment have a nursing job within six months.

• Low faculty-to-student ratio – Average class size of 15-16 students.

• Dedicated CRNA faculty – All faculty maintain current clinical practice.

• Hands-on learning experiences – Sophisticated patient simulators that mimic patient conditions and responses to anesthesia; cadaver anatomy lab.

• Extensive clinical site affiliations.

• 93 percent – Average Certification exam first time pass rate.

• B lended learning includes on campus and online courses.

• D edicated faculty and course schedules allow you to complete program in as little as two years.

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Accreditations Bryan College of Health Sciences Baccalaureate Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Bryan College of Health Sciences School of Nurse Anesthesia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

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Confidence.

At Bryan College of Health Sciences, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to produce the high quality images needed by health care professionals to properly diagnose and treat patients.

Sonography Programs Our Bachelor of Science degree programs focus on ultrasound scanning specialty areas.

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Produces images of various areas of the body • Vascular Sonography & Adult Cardiac Sonography (dual major) – Focuses on images of blood circulation and the heart • Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Completion Option – Online program for students with an associate’s degree in a health care field

• D ual admission option with community colleges – Simplifies your admission process, saves time and money for students attending selected community colleges who are interested in pursuing degree completion programs at Bryan College of Health Sciences

Our strong emphasis on clinical training within a specially designed skills lab and with patients provides the foundation for you to excel • Dedicated skills lab – Developing the expertise to produce high quality images requires practice. With our dedicated skills lab, you’ll be prepared and confident in your abilities before going to the patient care area.

• One and only – Program in Nebraska that offers a dual major Bachelor of Science degree in vascular and cardiac sonography.

Imagine the variety of interesting procedures you will be trained to perform!

• 25 – The number of procedures diagnostic medical sonographers learn in order to scan all areas of the body, from babies to the elderly.

• 12,000 – The number of miles your blood travels in one day. That’s four times the distance across the U.S. from coast to coast!

• 60,000 – The length of all the arteries, capillaries and veins in miles if stretched end to end! Vascular sonographers scan much of this to locate abnormalities that help doctors diagnose and care for patients.

• 1,305-2,200 – Clinical hours of training, depending on program.

Four chambers image of the heart with color flow.

• 96 percent – Average Registry exam first time pass rate for sonography students.

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Accreditations

Blood flow in the right kidney.

Bryan College of Health Sciences ultrasound programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

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Discovery.

Bryan College of Health Sciences Biomedical Sciences program provides innovative, interdisciplinary learning experiences to prepare you for careers in scientific discovery or an advanced degree in a health care field.

What is Biomedical Sciences?

This Bachelor of Science degree prepares you for: Careers in science such as:

Entry into advanced degree programs in areas and careers such as: • Medicine

• O ptometry

• C hiropractics

• B iomedical research, bioprocessing

• Physician Assistant

• Pharmacology

• A udiology

• M edical devices and diagnostics

• Physical Therapy

• Pharmaceutical discovery and development

• D entistry

• S cientist/technician positions in industry, government and research labs

• Occupational Therapy

Bryan College of Health Sciences Health Care Studies program offers a variety of education tracks so you can tailor your studies to your specific areas of interest. The program provides the foundation and internship/practicum experience to pursue entry-level positions in health care settings

What is Health Care Studies?

This Bachelor of Science degree prepares you for entry-level positions in a variety of health care settings based on your areas of study, including: • Public Health

• Long-term Care Facilities

• Other health care settings

• Clinics/Physician Offices

• Assisted-living Organizations

Education Tracks/Areas of Focus • Public Health and Biomedical Sciences • Public Health and Social Sciences • Public Health and Health Care Management

• Public Health and Geronotology • Biomedical Sciences and Health Care Management • Biomedical Sciences and Social Sciences

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

•B iomedical Sciences and Gerontology • S ocial Sciences and Gerontology

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•G erontology and Health Care Management

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Health Care Studies

Experience.

Your experiences shape your learning, and your future. Our dedicated faculty is committed to providing the highest quality of instruction, personal attention to your goals and the most realistic, diverse hands-on learning experiences possible.

Simulation Center • The Center for Excellence in Clinical Simulation provides the most realistic, hands-on learning experience possible.

• Students spend about 40 hours in the Simulation Center during their College education.

• Birthing, infant, pediatric and adult simulators mimic patient conditions and respond to treatments like real-life patients.

• T he simulators talk to the students, express pain and ask questions as part of the learning experience. In fact, the scenarios are often so realistic students forget their patient is a simulator!

• S tudents role-play working with pharmacy, lab, the patient’s physicians and other members of the medical team, as well as family members.

Science Labs

Plastinates

Skills Labs

• Here you’ll learn human anatomy and the inner workings of the body.

• Bryan College of Health Sciences is one of a few colleges in the United States to have plastinated human body specimens.

• Our dedicated skills labs actively involve students in hands-on learning.

• Our science labs provide the finest teaching tools and connect instructor education with anatomical models to help students fully understand the dynamics of the human body.

• Science labs include: – Cadavers – Human plastinated anatomy specimens – Cell culture facilities for molecular biology techniques

• Plastinates are an amazing teaching aid because students see body structures just as they appear in a living body.

• The College has two specimens – one that focuses on internal organs and one that focuses on nerve and skeletal muscles.

Cadaver Labs • Cadavers demonstrate the individual uniqueness of each human body.

– Hands-on experience with tools and equipment utilized in research and scientific discovery

• Students learn about a variety of pathologies and get to see first-hand the effects of disease on organ systems.

– Clinical and research experiences mentored by PhD trained professors interested in helping you achieve your goals

• Cadaver labs provide a valuable learning opportunity for students to see, touch and examine organs.

• Nursing

students practice everything from taking blood pressures to placing catheters and IVs to performing a full patient assessment including checking for heart sounds.

• Ultrasound

students develop the expertise to produce high quality images through extensive hands-on training and providing ultrasound scans on volunteers to view organs as well as pregnancies.

• Small class size ensures individual attention.

Hands-on ExperiencE

Expanding Horizons.

Health care is ever changing, and as such, we as health care providers must constantly expand our knowledge of the emerging needs of our patients.

Expand your knowledge Bryan College of Health Sciences offers a variety of minors to enhance your education and prepare you for the future.

Biomedical sciences

Gerontology

• Develop a more in-depth knowledge base in science as a driving force behind the rapidly changing health care field.

• 1 0,000 people a day turn 65; the fastest growing population is those over 85. The older adult is one of the most complex patients.

• Increase awareness of biological, chemical and other natural processes in disease and health.

• C aring for older patients will be part of nearly every area of medicine.

• Acquire an edge for future graduate school or competitive career goals.

• B ryan is especially prepared to care for and educate students on care of elderly patients. The medical center is a NICHE-designated facility (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) with a commitment to excellence in geriatric care.

• Explore theoretical and experimental aspects of scientific discovery.

Health care management

Social sciences

• Gain in-depth knowledge of management principles from leaders in health care.

• G ain in-depth understanding of health psychology and the dynamics of personalities.

• Apply management skills to the health care setting.

• E ncourages holistic understanding of the patient.

• Develop management skills to increase advancement opportunities.

• U nderstand significance of social circumstances as a critical diagnostic tool.

Public health

Spanish for healthcare providers

• Builds strong knowledge base in disease transmission, prevention and control.

• I ncrease your value as a medical team member.

• S tudy abroad opportunities.

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• Helps you critically analyze research studies and their relevance to clinical practice.

• A cquire useful skills to work with members of diverse populations.

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Empowerment.

At Bryan College, we offer many options to help you achieve your goals. Our financial aid advisors are happy to meet with you to discuss tuition payment plans, financial aid and scholarship options.

Financial Aid

Scholarships

Bryan College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to students including:

Through the generous support of donors, we also offer many scholarship opportunities including:

• Federal student loans

• PLUS loans

• F ull tuition scholarship

• Grad PLUS loans

• Pell Grants

• L eadership and Service scholarships • C linical Excellence scholarship

• State Grants

• College based grants

• M erit and Financial Need scholarships

• Private loans FAFSA may be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The Bryan College of Health Sciences federal school code is: 006399

• A cademic scholarships

Learn more Call 402-481-8984 to visit with a financial advisor or go to bryanhealthcollege.edu.

Fun Facts Established: 1926 Number of students: 700 Overall faculty-to-student ratio: 1:7 Clinical setting faculty-to-student ratio: 1:4-1:6 Mascot: Blue Healer Motto: Discere Mutari Est, “To learn is to change�

Mission: To provide education in the health professions emphasizing clinical and academic excellence through collaboration with Bryan Health and the health care community.

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Get Involved.

At Bryan College of Health Sciences, you’ll find a variety of opportunities to get involved in activities to help you grow personally and professionally. Our small, supportive environment is focused on your success.

College and Community Activities

Student Organizations

Student Success Center

• Study abroad opportunities

• Bryan Student Nurses Association

• A cademic Counseling

• Mission trips

• Student Government Association

• P rofessional Development

• Events to meet classmates and find roommates

• Student Ambassadors

• H eath & Wellness Services

• American Red Cross

• Community volunteer activities with Matt Talbot kitchen, Friendship Home, nursing homes, Red Cross and more

• Action for Students

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• Charity sand volleyball tournament, and other charity-driven activities

• Health Promotions Organization

• Dances, picnics, intramural sports and Husker games!

• Caring with Christ • Diversity Club

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Get Started.

The best way to learn all about Bryan College is to visit us! We are happy to meet with you, take you on a tour and have you talk with faculty, current students and alumni. We also offer a variety of hands-on activities to introduce you to the many rewarding careers in health care.

Meet and Tour

Discovery Day

To schedule a time to meet with an advisor and tour the college, call 402-481-8697 or 800-742-7844, ext. 18697; or e-mail admissions@bryanhealthcollege.edu.

This half-day event is arranged through area high schools. Check with your school counselor to see if your school participates.

View our Virtual Tour online at bryanhealthcollege.edu.

Health Career Camp

Explore and Preview

During this weeklong summer camp, you’ll see human body specimens, learn how to start an I.V., provide patient care with our patient simulators, shadow a health professional, learn from a team of health professionals, perform a scientific experiment and more!

Specific events focus on nursing, ultrasound, science and other health professions. This is a great opportunity to tour the College, talk to faculty and students, learn about financial aid and participate in hands-on activities. Events are held in the fall and spring. Check our website and Facebook page for specific dates and times!

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Bryan College of Health Sciences, located on Bryan East Campus.

Bryan East Campus.

Bryan West Campus – location of Bryan College simulation center, science and anatomy labs.

Our annual sand volleyball tournament raises funds for charities.

Students volunteer to serve others.

Bryan LifePointe - students receive discounts at our fabulous fitness facility.

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Programs of Study Bryan College of Health Sciences Associate of Science: Health Professions

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Bachelor of Science: Adult Cardiac Sonography and Vascular Sonography – dual major

Nursing RN to BSN Hybrid Completion Option

Healthcare Management

Basic Nursing Assistant

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Nurse Educator

Nurse Anesthesia

Master of Science:

Health Care Studies

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