The RN to BSN Program for Korean Nurses
The Korean nurse program provides Korean 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.
This 57-credit-hour RN to BSN program combines upper-level nursing studies with courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) for healthcare professionals. All courses have been customized for Korean nurses. Students in the program receive a laptop computer and software.
Curricular Practical Training
During the 16 months of classroom study, the students may reside on campus, with easy access to public transportation. With the addition of an approved 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT), the student’s time in the U.S. extends to more than two years.
Optional Practical Training
At the end of the program,the nurses may apply for 12 months of full-time Optional Practical Training (OPT) at one of the area healthcare facilities. The annual base pay for the OPT may be $35,000, with opportunities for higher paying shifts and assignments. As part of the full-time OPT, the student will receive a full benefits package, including complete medical, vision, prescription and dental coverage.
All faculty and medical personnel in this program are committed to helping the students prepare for and adjust to the U.S. environment.
In Korea, please contact Ewha RN-NCLEX Institute at 02-363-3489 for more information.
In the United States, for more information about the Korean Nurse program, email Geri Remy, Korean Nurse Program Coordinator, at gremy@eastern.edu.
