Department of Nursing
The RN to BSN Track for Korean Nurses
Overview
The focus of the Korean RN to BSN track (KNT) is to equip the nurse with a BSN to practice professional nursing in the United States (U.S.) or Korea. Eastern University provides nurses with an educational experience designed to strengthen their professional nursing skills within the U.S. healthcare environment, as well as develop their proficiency in English, particularly in the area of conversation and communication.In addition to the on-campus English as a Second Language Institute (ESLi) program, the KNT consists of 13 courses that combine English as a Second Language with upper level nursing studies. All BSN courses are customized with additional language support to meet the educational needs of Korean nurses and prepare the student to work as a professional baccalaureate nursing graduate,
Small class sizes encourage conversation and comprehension as students learn to apply theory into practice. Clinical experiences as well as hospital volunteer opportunities enhance the students' learning while exposing them to the U.S. healthcare system. During the program, students are permitted to seek part-time employment in a clinical setting. Upon completion, graduates may seek full-time employment in any healthcare setting.
The Korean Nurse Track provides nurses with an educational experience designed to strengthen their professional nursing skills within the U.S. healthcare environment, as well as develop their proficiency in English, particularly in the area of conversation and communication.
This RN to BSN Track combines the upper-level nursing BSN courses with courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) with additional support for healthcare professionals. All courses have been customized for Korean nurses with a focus on preparing the student to work as a professional baccalaureate nursing graduate. Students in the program receive a laptop computer and software to assist in the preparation of papers and presentations.
In the US, please contact Professor Geri Remy, Director of the Korean Nurse Track at gremy@eastern.edu or 610-225-5674.
In Korea, please contact Ewha RN-NCLEX Institute at 02-363-3489 for more information.
