F1RST - The Magazine of Carroll University Spring 2022

NURSING AN AMBITION

Master’s Offers Pathway to Nursing Career

A new master’s program at Carroll offers college graduates a unique pathway to the nursing profession. The Master of Science in Nursing – Direct Entry program is an accelerated degree track designed for non-nursing graduates, beginning in the fall of 2022.

The program is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree in an area other than nursing – once they have met the admission requirements and course prerequisites. The 72-credit program is offered in 20 months or over five full-time semesters. Eight-week hybrid courses mix online learning with labs and clinicals, designed around a consistent schedule for flexibility.

“Between our excellent track record of educating nurses and recent ranking as the number one undergraduate nursing program in the state of Wisconsin, we are well-equipped to offer this alternative pathway for those looking to change careers,” said Dr. Teri Kaul, chairperson for Carroll’s Department of Nursing.

The nursing program provides students with hands-on experiences in two modern nursing lab facilities on campus – the new Donald and Martha DeWees Nursing Simulation and Collaboration Hub and the newly renovated Henke Nursing Center.

“We are thrilled to offer this new program at a time when the need for future healthcare leaders is at its greatest,” said Dr. Cindy Gnadinger, president of Carroll University. “There is no greater need for highly-qualified nurses, and we continue to respond to the needs of our community by establishing new programs such as this one.”