The accelerated program is offered to Registered Nurses who are seeking to complete their degree in a fast-track mode over 20 months.  It consists of 14 courses, designed to increase an RN’s opportunities for advancement, strengthen leadership and interpersonal skills, and ethical decision-making and communication skills.  Clinical rotations are independent and students are able to select their own clinical practicum experience.

“With the addition of the Nurse Manager Certificate as well as the Association of Holistic Nurses endorsement, our graduates will be prepared to make a difference in the volatile and dynamic health care system. The Eastern BSN curriculum focuses on preparing the graduate to become a leader and change agent as well as care for individuals, families and communities through a holistic framework, that is the mind, body, and spirit,” said Mary Boylston, RN, Chair and Professor, Department of Nursing.

Students will have the opportunity to take the holistic nursing certification test upon graduation and will have completed a Certificate in Nurse Management through Sigma Theta Tau International.

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences located at 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA.  Eastern enrolls approximately 4,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, professional, urban, Seminary and international programs.  With sites in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Eastern University offers classes at multiple locations throughout Eastern Pennsylvania.  Through international partnerships, Eastern University programs are offered overseas.