BSN Offered at SCC Through McKendree College

5/10/06

Shawnee Community College recently signed an agreement with McKendree College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing on the SCC Main Campus beginning this fall. The program is open to those with an ADN or Diploma in Nursing with a 2.0 GPA and an active RN license.

The BSN degree is offered exclusively as a baccalaureate completion program for graduates of associate degree or diploma nursing programs. Nursing majors are prepared as generalists in nursing practice. The curriculum enhances registered nurses' previous education and enables them to be flexible ractitioners in a dynamic health care environment.

Fall semester classes will be taught on Tuesdays on the SCC main campus. Those interested should contact Kim Eichelberger at 537-6411 or kaeichelberger@mckendree.edu for more information.

Shown in photo are Joe Cipfl, Advisor to the McKendree President; Dr. Sue Dawson, Nursing Division Chair at McKendree; Dr. Larry Choate, SCC President; Carol Belt, Allied Health Division Chair at SCC, Tim Bellamey, Vice President for Instructional Services at SCC.