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The Connecticut League for Nursing (CLN) would like to thank all the schools and programs of nursing in Connecticut, the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) and those organizations that provided input to this
publication. The purpose of this book is to:
• Provide individuals seeking information on nursing with a better understanding of the various roles within nursing;
• Showcase those schools and programs in Connecticut that offer differing educational degrees;
• Share information about nursing organizations, and associations that will assist you in fostering your career; and
• Highlight various organizations within Connecticut that employ nursing graduates.
This information will be helpful as you seek to enter the nursing profession, or continue your formal nursing education.
Most sincerely,
Marcia B. Proto, M.Ed, CAS Co-Executive Director
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Connecticut League
The Connecticut League for Nursing continues to publish this guide to foster interest in nursing education and professional development of current licensed nurses.
Our vision:
The Connecticut League for Nursing is the premier nursing organization within the state that facilitates access to education, resources, and information for entry and professional advancement in the field of nursing.
Our mission is to:
• Foster partnerships between academic and clinical nursing leaders that strengthen the quality and outcomes of nursing education; • Facilitate access to formal nursing education programs in the State
of Connecticut;
• Provide affordable, accessible, and contemporary continuing education programs and forums that promote nurses’ professional advancement, leadership development, and managerial skills and; • Support the National League for Nursing’s initiatives related
to Nurse Faculty Development, Nursing Research and Nursing Workforce Demographics.
Connecticut League
Whether you are making a transition from high school and exploring a nursing degree or a practicing nurse interested in expanding his/her education, Connecticut League for Nursing is available to help and guide you through the process.
This guide is the best resource for individuals seeking to pursue a degree in nursing. Whether you hope to pursue a two-year, four-year or advanced nursing degree, you will find the information and resources to make an informed decision to enhance your career.
Guide content is current as of January, 2010. Please contact schools for possible new educational programs.
HOw tO use tHIs guIde
This guide will address four main nursing issues.
1. what types of nursing degrees Are Available?
You will find information that will help you understand what types of degrees are available, how long it takes to finish a degree, and how continuing your education can make a world of difference, profession-ally and financiprofession-ally.
2. where are the nursing schools in connecticut?
We have divided this guide into sections. You will find the programs have been grouped together by type:
• LPN • 2-yr. RN • 4-yr. BSN
• Accelerated Pre-Licensure • Graduate • Doctorate The schools which offer similar programs are listed in the same section. This will help you focus on the type of degree you are seeking and identify the region of Connecticut you plan to live or attend school.
3. nursing Organizations and Financial Assistance
Our guide will help you identify the financial resources to continue your education. For each program, we have listed if there is financial assistance and how you can contact the appropriate person for eligibil-ity requirements and information about the application process.
4. employment and support services
The final section of the guide is a list of organizations within Connecticut that employ nurses, or have services and products to support you in your career growth.
section I:
Nursing As a Career ... Pages 7-26 Nursing Degrees Available... Pages 9-10 • What is Articulations? ... Page 11 • Nursing Career Pathways ... Page 12 • LPN Options ... Pages 14-15 • RN/BSN Options ... Pages 16-18 • Advanced Practice Options... Pages 20-21 • Nurse Practioner ... Pages 22-23 • Midwife ... Pages 24-25 • Doctoral Options ... Page 26 section II:
Nursing Programs & Schools in Connecticut ... Pages 27-96 • Table of Contents ... Pages 28-29 • Diploma (Hospital-based) Program (RN) ... Pages 30-31 • Associate Degree Programs (RN) ... Pages 32-45 • Bachelor Degree Programs (BSN) ... Pages 46-63 • Accelerated Pre-Licensure ... Pages 64-65 • Graduate Degree Programs... Pages 66-83 • Doctoral Programs ... Pages 84-87 • Practical Nurse Education Programs (LPN) ... Pages 88-95 section III:
Nursing Organizations & Financial Assistance ... Pages 97-121 section IV:
nursIng As A cAreer
Whether you are considering a career in nursing or advancement within the profession, this guide provides the information you need to select a nursing school and program that is right for you. You will find the admissions requirements and process for each program. Nurses today have taken on new roles and expanded their
responsibilities in hospitals, clinics, schools, specialized institutions, the armed forces, industry, home and community settings. The career opportunities are endless. That is why we have highlighted information pertaining to scope of practice for different nursing positions.
For today’s nurse, the profession offers a variety of opportunities for a rewarding career. Nurses are highly skilled caregivers, but also work as managers, counselors, nurse practitioners, educators and researchers, so we have also included resources of professional associations to benefit your career development.
The health care profession is one of the largest employing groups in the country with nurses comprising the largest segment of the health care work force. It is possible for nurses, because of the national licensing examination, to be employed in all states and in many foreign countries. The need for qualified nurses will continue to be very strong over the next five to ten years and graduates of nursing programs will have an excellent selection of employment opportunities and multiple career options.
licensed Practical nurse - lPn (15 - 24 months)
Practical nurses provide patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist and may work in long term care, community settings, clinics and hospitals. The course of study is approximately one or two years in length.
diploma in nursing - rn (24 months)
Diploma programs prepare students to provide care in hospitals and extended care settings as direct caregivers. These programs are hospital-based and can be completed in two years. Liberal arts and science courses are taken at local community colleges or universities.
Associate degree in nursing - Adn (24 months)
Associate Degree programs prepare students to practice primarily in hospitals and extended care facilities. These programs are offered in community colleges and are generally two years in length. They are usually the least expensive way to become a registered nurse. Credit is awarded for liberal arts, science and nursing courses.
baccalaureate degree completion Programs - rn to bsn (2 years)
These programs are designed for licensed registered nurses to complete requirements for a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Curriculum requirements vary depending upon the institution; however, various mechanisms are available for advanced placement in nursing. Most programs are designed so that the liberal arts and science courses are transferable. Classes are often offered in the evening and on weekends. Usually, both full-time and part-time study is available. Completion of these programs provides the nurse with the preparation and experience to assume increasing responsibility as nurse leaders and managers.
baccalaureate degree -bsn (4 years)
Baccalaureate degree programs prepare students to practice in hospitals, extended care facilities and community settings. The programs provide a foundation for graduate study. They are offered in public and private universities and colleges. They are usually four years in length.
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Accelerated Pre-licensure Programs - (12-36 months)
Accelerated Pre-Licensure Programs are designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field. Upon the successful completion of the
pre-licensure program, the student is awarded a certificate in basic nursing and is eligible to take the NCLEX (the RN licensure exam).
Master’s degree - Msn (2-3 years)
Graduate programs which offer a Master’s degree in nursing are designed to prepare nurses for:
• Advanced Practice in a Clinical Specialty • Clinical Nurse Leader
• Nursing Education • Nursing Administration • Nursing Research
Areas of clinical specialization may include: Community Health, Medical/ Surgical, Maternal-Newborn/Nurse-Midwifery, Nurse Anesthesia, Critical Care, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, and Geriatrics. Several graduate programs offer a Master’s degree in Nursing to individuals with a Bachelors degree in disciplines other than nursing.
doctoral degree - Phd, ed.d and dnP (3-5 years),
These programs prepare graduates to design and conduct research relevant to nursing practice; assume leadership roles in the nursing profession and healthcare system; and assume full-time nursing faculty positions.
The new degree; Doctor of Nursing Practice, (DNP) is designed to serve nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialist, midwives, nurse anesthetists, and adminis-trators who prefer an alternative to doctoral programs focused on research. The program prepares practitioners at the professional doctoral level with courses focused on adding the highest degree of professional expertise in eight essential areas specified by the American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN). Students have the opportunity to specialize in an individual area.
what is Articulation?
This is the process of how an individual moves between education levels in the most efficient and effective way.
Articulation provides educational mobility in nursing. It is the process by which credit and/or advanced standing is granted by a nursing education pro-gram for work completed by the nurse in a lower level propro-gram. Advanced placement options exist for LPNs who are pursuing an ADN or Diploma in preparation for an RN licensure, and for RNs who are pursuing a BSN. Advanced placement is achieved by the direct transfer of previously earned credits. Connecticut has established a voluntary statewide articulation plan for LPNs and RNs licensed in Connecticut is based on the escrow model. The escrow model provides for student’s transfer credits to be put in “es-crow” until such time as prerequisite knowledge, skills and attitudes are evidenced by successful completion of the first nursing course.
LPNs are required to successfully complete a 3-credit web-based bridge course following acceptance by the nursing school of their choice and a 1-credit school-specific transition course prior to entering the ADN/Diploma program.
Don’t waste your time!
The Connecticut League for Nursing fosters rapid advancement between educational levels.
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Nursing Pathways
C.P. Collette for CT Nurses’ Association 2/07
High School (H.S.) Diploma
Regional Vocational/ Technical Schools Certificate Training/Adult Education 12 to 18 month nursing curriculum to receive BSN 12 to 18 months and receives R.N. certificate. Progress directly to MSN. College L.P.N.: 1500 hours of education. Works under the direction of an R.N. or A.P.R.N.
Nursing Assistant: 100 hrs of education. Works under the supervision
of an R.N.
Home Health Aide: 100 hrs of education. Works under the supervision
of an R.N. R.N. Diploma: 2 -3 years of education. R.N. Baccalaureate: 4 years of education R.N. Associate Degree: 2 – 3 years of education in a community college. Master of Nursing
Approximately 3-4 years of education in specific field or area of specialty.
Nursing Ed. Teach in AD, LPN and clinical BSN programs
Certified Nurse Midwife Certified R.N. Anesthetist Nurse Practitioner Nurse Administrator or Management Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing Doctoral Programs
Approximately 3-5 years of education in specific field or area of specialty.
Doctor of Nursing Science Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Doctor of Education (Clinical degree) (Prepared to do research or education) (Prepared as an educator)
Baccalaureate in Field other than
nursing
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Nursing Doctoral Programs
Approximately 3-5 years of education in specific field or area of speciality. Doctoral of
Nursing Practice Doctor of Nursing Science(Clinical degree) (Prepared to do research or education)Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Prepared as an educator)Doctor of Education Leader
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nursIng: lIcensed PrActIcAl nurse (lPn)
to be a successful licensed Practical nurse you should…• be caring and respectful of patients • be competent and accurate in your work
• be emotionally stable, because work with the sick and injured can be stressful
• be able to follow orders and work under close supervision • be able to work with the health care team
• act ethically and be legally accountable for your actions
what will my job be like?
In addition to providing basic bedside care, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) may also give injections and medications. They change dressings, evaluate patient needs, implement care plans, and supervise nursing assistants. In an office setting, they may make appointments and keep patient records. In a home setting, under the supervision of physicians and/or registered nurses, LPNs instruct family members in nursing care.
where could I work?
Most LPNs are employed by nursing homes and work a 40-hour week. They may work 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays. LPNs may work day, evening or nighttime hours as assigned.
Other workplace settings:
• Community Health Clinics • Private Homes
• Home Health Care Services • Residential Care Facilities • Mental Health Institutions • Schools
• Physician Offices • Temporary Help Agencies
what is the salary for this career?
$30,000 - $45,000
what is the future of this career?
Employment of LPNs is expected to grow 13% in the next five years, in
response to the long-term care needs of a rapidly growing population of very old people and to the general growth of health care.
what type of education and/or training do I need?
Completion of an accredited practical nursing program usually takes between 15 and 24 months. LPNs may continue education in nursing to become Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses.
where can I get the education and/or training? Private Programs:
Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden, Shelton & New Britain campuses Porter and Chester - Enfield, Rocky Hill, Watertown
Do I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of Connecticut. After completing the Practical Nurse program, graduates take a computerized state Practical Nurse examination.
where can I get more information?
American Licensed Practical Nurses Association (ALPNA)
1090 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-5800
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.
1400 Spring St., Suite 310 Silver Spring, MD 20910-2735 (301) 588-2491
The Connecticut League for Nursing www.ctleaguefornursing.org E-mail: [email protected] Connecticut LPN Association 25 Lilac Avenue Oakville, CT 06779-1815 (860) 274-6330
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to be a successful registered nurse you should…
• be compassionate and caring
• have excellent leadership and organizational skills • have excellent communication skills
• have good physical and emotional stability • be able to deal with a variety of people • have the ability to note slight change
• have an understanding of computers and technology • have the ability to analyze problems
• be flexible and able to multi-task
what will my job be like?
Nurses care for the whole person, including physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual human responses to the entire range of health issues. Often they care for the ill or injured, but they are also involved in education and other health- promoting activities for patients, families, and communities. Usually nurses work as part of a larger team including physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, social workers, and other health care practitioners. RNs direct and supervise nursing support personnel. They monitor their patients’ conditions, give medications, and provide treatments prescribed by physicians or advanced practice nurses.
Nurses can work in a variety of settings and with various populations such as in-fants, children, women, or the elderly. They may also work with special groups of patients such as those requiring dialysis (kidney machines), rehabilitation, or the mentally disabled.
• Hospital nurses form the largest group of nurses. They may work on general surgical or medical units or in a variety of specialties such as emergency department, pediatrics, operating rooms, maternity, or many types of critical care units.
• Outpatient nurses are a growing group. They may work in institutions in a variety of specialties or in private offices.
• elder nurses are interested in caring for elders and can choose positions in varying levels of care including nursing homes, adult homes, and day treat-ment centers.
• Home Health nurses/Visiting nurses provide periodic services, prescribed by a physician, to patients at home.
• community Health nurses work in government and private agencies; and in clinics, schools, retirement communities, and other community settings. • Occupational Health or Industrial nurses provide nursing care at worksites
to employees, customers, and others with minor injuries and illnesses. • travel nurses, with some experience, nurses can work for agencies that offer
opportunities all over the country. Assignments last from many weeks to months, and housing is often included.
where could I work?
Office, occupational health, and public health nurses are more likely to work regular business hours. Home health and community health nurses travel to patients’ homes and to schools, community centers, and other sites. Because patients in hospitals and nursing homes require 24-hour care, nurses in these institutions work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Other workplace settings:
• Ambulatory Care Clinics • Birthing Centers • Colleges and Universities • Government Agencies • Health Maintenance Organizations • Home Health Care Agencies
• Hospice Care • Industry
• Insurance Agencies • Mental Health Settings
• Migrant Centers • Military
• Pharmaceutical Companies • Physician Offices
• Prisons • Rehabilitation Centers
• Research Facilities • Residential Care Facilities
• Schools • Social Service Agencies
• Specialized Outpatient Clinics • Urgent Care
what is the salary for this career? $40,000 - $60,000
what is the future of this career?
Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow through 2015.
what type of education and/or training do I need?
In all states, students must graduate from a nursing program and pass a national licensing examination to obtain a nursing license.
There are three major educational paths to becoming a registered nurse: 2-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), 4-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN), and 2-year Diploma Program. LPNs who wish to become registered nurses may apply to associate degree or diploma programs for articulation.
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where can I get the education and/or training?
Diploma in Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing, Bridgeport
Associate Programs
Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program - Five Campuses • Capital Community College, Hartford
• Gateway Community College, North Haven • Naugatuck Valley Community College, Naugatuck • Norwalk Community College, Norwalk
• Three Rivers Community College, Norwich Goodwin College, East Hartford
St. Vincent’s College, Bridgeport
Baccalaureate Programs
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain Fairfield University School of Nursing, Fairfield Goodwin College, East Hartford
Quinnipiac University, Hamden Sacred Heart University, Fairfield St. Joseph College, West Hartford
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs University of Hartford, West Hartford
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury and Waterbury
Do I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of CT. In addition to earning a degree at a state approved RN nursing program, licensure requires passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) or CGFNS examination if foreign-trained.
where can I get more information?
National League for Nursing 61 Broadway
New York, NY 10006 (800) 669-1656 www.nln.org
nursIng: regIstered nurse (rn Or bsn)
American Nurses Association 600 Maryland Avenue, SW Suite 100 West
Washington, DC 20024 (800) 274-4ANA (4262) www.ana.org
The Connecticut League for Nursing www.ctleaguefornursing.org
E-mail: [email protected]
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-6930
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nursIng: AdVAnced PrActIce (APrn)
to be a successful Advanced Practice registered nurse you should…
• be adaptable, compassionate, and caring
• have excellent leadership and organizational skills • have excellent communication skills
• have good physical and emotional stability • be able to deal with a variety of people • have the ability to note slight change
• have an understanding of computers and technology • have the ability to analyze problems
• have the desire to pursue additional academic and clinical training
what will my job be like?
The jobs as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) vary according to specialty. APRNs include clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners. Advanced practice nurses have met higher educational and clinical practice requirements beyond the basic nursing education and licensing required of all RNs.
APRNs usually are primary health care providers. They work independently or in collaboration with physicians and other health care team members.
where could I work?
Advanced Practice Nurses may work in any of the following:
• Community Agencies • Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Private Practice Settings • Public Health Departments • Research Centers
what is the salary for this career?
what is the future of this career?
Advanced practice fields continue to grow rapidly as the health care system adjusts to advances in health sciences and responds to the need to provide cost effective care.
what type of education and/or training do I need?
Excellent clinical skills, gained through education and experience lay the groundwork for advanced practice. A masters degree is the minimum preparation for an APRN.
where can I get the education and/or training?
Fairfield University, Fairfield Quinnipiac University, Hamden Sacred Heart University, Fairfield
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven St. Joseph College, West Hartford
University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs University of Hartford, West Hartford
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven
Do I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of Connecticut. In addition to Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure, the APRN must be certified by a prescribed national organization; have 30 hours of pharmacology coursework; and have obtained a masters degree.
where can I get more information?
American Nurses Association 600 Maryland Avenue, SW Suite 100 West
Washington, DC 20024 (800) 274-4ANA (4262) www.ana.org
National League for Nursing 61 Broadway
New York, NY 10006 (800) 669-1656 www.nln.org
The Connecticut League for Nursing www.ctleaguefornursing.org
E-mail: [email protected]
The Connecticut Nurses Assoc. 377 Research Parkway, Suite 2D Meriden, CT 06450-7160 (203) 238-1207
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to be a successful nurse Practitioner you should…
• be compassionate and caring
• have excellent leadership and organizational skills • have excellent communication skills
• have good physical and emotional stability • be able to deal with a variety of people • have the ability to note slight change
• have an understanding of computers and technology • have the ability to analyze problems
• have the desire to pursue additional academic and clinical training • be able to assume high levels of responsibilities
what will my job be like?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse with academic and clinical experience, which enables him or her to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses, either independently or as part of a health care team. A nurse practitioner provides some care previously offered only by physicians, and in most states has the ability to prescribe medications. Working in collaboration with a physician, a nurse practitioner provides high-quality, cost-effective and individualized care for the life-span of patients’ special needs.
Nurse Practitioners may specialize in any of the following:
• Adult Acute Care Nursing • Adult Nursing
• College Student Health • Family Nursing • Geriatrics
• Maternal Infant Nursing
where could I work?
NPs may practice in physician offices and hospitals. NPs also manage the health care of patients in some acute care hospitals. They may work in schools, where they manage the health care of students and, in some cases, employee families.
Other workplace settings:
• Migrant Health Clinics • Clinics • Schools
• Community Health Centers • Military • Public Health Dept. • Home Health Agencies • Prisons • Rural Health Clinics
what is the salary for this career?
$65,000 - $110,000
what is the future of this career?
Employment of nurse practitioners is expected to grow through 2015.
what type of education and/or training do I need?
Nurse practitioners are educated through programs that grant either a certificate or a master’s degree. A registered nurse is recommended to have extensive clinical experience before applying to a nurse practitioner program.
where can I get the education and/or training?
Fairfield University, Fairfield Quinnipiac University, Hamden Sacred Heart University, Fairfield Saint Joseph College, West Hartford
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven University of Connecticut, Storrs
University of Hartford, West Hartford
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven
Do I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of Connecticut. In addition to Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure, the NP must be certified by a prescribed national organization, have 30 hours of pharmacology coursework, and have obtained a master’s degree.
where can I get more information?
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Capitol Station LBJ Building, PO Box 12846 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 442-4262
American Nurses Association 600 Maryland Avenue, SW Suite 100 West
Washington, DC 20024 (800) 274-4ANA (4262) www.ana.org
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to be a successful nurse Midwife you should…
• be compassionate and caring
• have excellent leadership and organizational skills • have excellent communication skills
• have good physical and emotional stability • be able to deal with a variety of people • have the ability to note slight change • have an understanding of computers and
technology
• have the ability to analyze problems
• have the desire to pursue additional academic and clinical training
what will my job be like?
Nurse-midwifery is one specialty that an advanced practice nurse may choose, which may include specializing in obstetrics or women’s wellness. These nurses are educated in midwifery and receive additional training in women’s care. Nurse-midwives provide care for healthy women before, during, and after childbirth. During the birthing process, they spend time with the mother to provide needed emotional and physical support. They assist in labor and delivery, help in newborn care, and counsel mothers on infant growth and future pregnancies. Nurse-midwives are prized members of the childbirth team because they offer safe, accessible birth care. This is especially true in many underserved, rural, and inner-city areas with few physicians. Nurse-midwifery has helped to reduce infant mortality by providing early care to pregnant women and by increasing the use of prenatal care services.
where could I work?
Certified Nurse Midwives may practice in hospitals or birthing centers.
Other workplace settings:
• Clinics
• Health Maintenance Organizations • Public Health Departments
what is the salary for this career?
$65,000 - $110,000
what is the future of this career?
Employment of nurse-midwives is expected to grow through 2015.
what type of education and/or training do I need?
Education is available at the master’s degree level. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the Certification Examination of the American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council.
where can I get the education and/or training?
Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven
Do I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of Connecticut. In addition to Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure, the CNM must attend an ACNM-accredited nurse-midwife program, have current ACNM certification, and have 30 hours of pharmacology coursework for nurse-midwives.
where can I get more information?
American College of Nurse-Midwives 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006
(202) 728-9860 www.acnm.org
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what will my career options look like?
As a doctoral prepared nurse with academic and clinical experience you will be able to advance your practice of nursing in administration, nursing faculty, research and organizational leadership.
Doctoral prepared nurses specialize in any of the following areas:
• Nursing Leadership in Acute Care
• Long Term Care and Home Care Organizations • Nursing Research and Clinical Trials
• Nursing Education as a Dean or Director for a Nursing Program • Full-time Nursing Faculty
what is the salary for this career?
$65,000 - $115,000
what is the future of this career?
Employment of doctoral prepared nurses is expected to grow.
where can I get the education and/or training?
University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven
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• Diploma (Hospital-Based) Program ... Pages 30-31
• Bridgeport School of Nursing, Bridgeport, CT
• Associate Degree Programs (RN) ... Pages 32-45
• Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program-Five Campuses • Capital Community College, Hartford, CT • Gateway Community College, North Haven, CT • Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT • Northwest Community College • Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT • Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, CT • Goodwin College, East Hartford, CT • St. Vincent’s College, Bridgeport, CT
• Bachelor Degree Programs ... Pages 46-69
(BSN; RN to BSN; and Accelerated Pre-Licensure) • Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT • Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT • Goodwin College, East Hartford, CT • Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT • Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT • Saint Joseph College, Hartford, CT • Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT • University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT • University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT • Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT • Yale University, New Haven, CT
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• Doctoral Programs ... Pages 88-91
• University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT • Yale University, New Haven, CT
• Practical Nurse education Program ... Pages 92-95
• Lincoln Technical Institute; Hamden, Shelton, & New Britain, CT • Porter and Chester, Enfield, Rocky Hill, Watertown, CT
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Program Head: Carol Papp, DNP, RN, Director Program Type: Diploma in Nursing Program Length: 4 academic semesters. Students who are eligible for the accelerated track may continue nursing courses through the summer and graduate 1 semester earlier. Advanced placement is available for eligible LPNs. Application Deadlines: February 1 Applications may be printed on-line at www.bridgeporthospital.org/bhsn CT Articulation Model: Yes Tuition & Fees: 2011-2012 Academic Year Residents & Nursing Courses offered at Bridgeport Hospital Non Residents: School of Nursing- $17,105
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rogram The Connecticut Community College Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) is an in- novative associate degree nursing program offered at six Connecticut Commu-nity Colleges. The CT-CCNP represents a unified approach to nursing education across the Connecticut Community College System. The nursing programs at Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern CT, Norwalk and Three Riv-ers Community Colleges share a common nursing curriculum and admissions standards. The program is four-semesters in length and is designed to prepare registered nurses to function in the professional role utilizing current standards of nurs-ing practice. The CT-CCNP is committed to the educational preparation of safe, competent, associate degree entry level practitioners of nursing. This is accom-plished through an educational experience which involves active and diverse learning processes. Program graduates are prepared to assume the multi-faceted role of the professional nurse which includes planning and provision of care, cli- ent advocacy, communication, teaching, and managing human, physical, finan-cial and technological resources. Graduates possess the ability to recognize and respond to current trends and issues while upholding standards of care through life-long learning. Nursing is a dynamic profession that incorporates evidenced-based theory and skills required for safe practice. Nursing practice integrates the art and science of nursing with theoretical principles from the natural, social, behavioral, biolog-ical and physical sciences. Six core values provide the framework for organizing the nursing curriculum: • Critical Thinking • Safe and Competent Practice • Caring • Professionalism • Communication • Holistic Care The sixty-eight credit Nursing Program awards an Associate in Science Degree. After receiving professional licensure, graduates are prepared to function as entry-level practitioners in healthcare settings such as general or specialty hospi-tals, extended care facilities, doctor's offices and clinics.c
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rogram Program outcomes: The graduate will: • Integrate the principles of the natural, physical, social, biological, and behavioral sciences and nursing theory to provide holistic care to individuals, families and groups across the wellness-illness continuum. • Integrate the nursing process as a critical thinking skill for decision making in nursing practice. • Provide safe and competent care to individuals, families, and groups utilizing evidenced-based practice, quantitative reasoning, and technological proficiency. • Integrate effective communication skills through professional interactions with individuals, families, groups and the health care team. • Create an environment where therapeutic interventions reflect a respect for human dignity. • Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary health team. • Integrate accountability and responsibility for practice within the legal and ethical standards of the nursing profession. • Function in the professional role utilizing current standards of nursing practice.Role of the Associate Degree Graduate within the Scope of Nursing Practice
The Nursing Program will provide the graduate with the knowledge and technical skills to practice in a safe, effective and competent manner within the legal and ethical framework for an entry-level Registered Nurse. The scope of practice for the Associate Degree graduate is to provide and manage care for a diverse group of individuals, families and communities in collaboration with members of the health care team consistent with the CT-CCNP core values. The Associate Degree Nurse is responsible for his/her continued professional growth and development through continuing education programs and educational advancement to a higher degree level.
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rogramApproval and Accreditation
Five of the colleges (Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley, Norwalk & Three Rivers) are individually approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing with the consent of the Commissioner of the Connecticut Depart-ment of Public Health, and are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. located at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; P: 404-975-5000, www.nlnac.org. As is protocol for a new nursing program, Northwestern Connecticut Commu-nity College is licensed and accredited by the State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education and has been granted initial approval by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing. Northwestern has been deemed eligible for Candidacy Status by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
RN Licensure: Legal Requirements
Eligibility to take the National Council of State Boards of Examiners Registered Nurse Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become Registered Nurses in Con- necticut is dependent on completion and graduation from an approved Regis-tered Nurse program as prescribed in Chapter 378 Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 378 – Nursing, Section 20-93. Program of Study: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Credits BIO*211: Anatomy & Physiology I+ 4 credits ENG*101: English Composition 3 credits 7 credits PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS BIO* 212: Anatomy & Physiology II+ 4 credits FIRST SEMESTER NUR*101: Introduction to Nursing Practice 8 credits BIO*235: Microbiology+ 4 credits PSY *111: General Psychology 3 credits 15 credits SECOND SEMESTER NUR*102: Family Health Nursing 8 credits NUR*103: Pharmacology for Families Across The Life Span 1 credit
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rogram PSY*201: Life Span Development+ 3 credits SOC*101: Principles of Sociology 3 credits 15 credits THIRD SEMESTER NUR*201: Nursing Care of Ind. &Families I 9 credits NUR*202: Pharmacology for Ind. and Families With Intermediate Health Care Needs 1 credit ENG*102: English Composition & Literature+ 3 credits 13 credits FOURTH SEMESTER NUR*203: Nursing Care of Ind. and Families II 8 credits NUR*204: Pharmacology for Individuals, Families and Groups W/Complex Health Care Needs 1 credit NUR*205: Nursing Management & Trends 2 credits Elective: Humanities or Fine Arts** 3 credits 14 creditsTotal Program Credits 68 credits
+Prerequisite may be required. ** Norwalk Community College requires one interdisciplinary course to fulfill core curriculum requirement. Admission Information Applicants seeking admission into the Connecticut Community College Nurs-ing Program must file a CT-CCNP Nursing Application between November 1 through February 1. Additional information regarding admission requirements and the application process can be found at www.commnet.edu/nursing.
Tuition and fees 2011-2012 Academic Year*
Application Fee $20.00
Residents $129/credit + College Fees
$267/semester clinical fee
*Tuition and Fees are subject to change.
The following pages provide you with specific information about each college nursing program.
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edu financial Aid: Margaret Wolf Director of Financial Aid Services 860-906-5096 [email protected] Capital Community College is dedicated to serving the greater Hartford community. The College has an exciting urban campus in downtown Hartford accessible by all major highways and public transportation. The renovated G. Fox building on Main Street boasts state-of-the-art nursing labs and classrooms. Capital Community College serves one of the most diverse nursing student populations in our country and has been recognized by the Governor for excellence in nursing education. Students benefit from clinical placements at a wide range of hospitals and health care agencies in the greater Hartford area.Nursing Program options at Capital: fT or PT
Capital offers day classes; clinical placements are offered on day, evening, and weekend shifts. Full-time and part-time study is available.
for further information:
Visit the catalog online at www.ccc.commnet.edu. Nursing Information Sessions are available on days and evenings. Contact Mike Kriscenski, Counselor, at 860-906-5040. Visit the Nursing website: www.commnet.edu/nursing for a full Information Packet for applicants Program Director: Cynthia C. Adams, Ed.D., MSN, RN Director, Division of Nursing 950 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 860-906-5150 [email protected] Annette Boyko, Secretary Admissions: Marsha Ball-Davis Director of Admissions 860-906-5127 [email protected] UPDATE 7/2011
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Director of Financial Aid 203-285-2032 [email protected] Main Number 203-285-2030 [email protected] Gateway Community College provides residents and businesses of the Greater New Haven Area with innovative educational programs as well as social and cultural opportunities at its locations in New Haven and North Haven. The Nursing Program at Gateway Community College, located on the North Haven Campus, was established in 2002 in response to the nursing shortage in the Greater New Haven region. The program provides graduates with the knowl-edge and skills to practice in a safe, effective, and competent manner within the legal and ethical framework for an entry-level Registered Nurse. Clinical experiences are offered at a variety of healthcare institutions in the greater New Haven area and throughout Connecticut.
Nursing Program options at Gateway: fT or PT
Gateway offers an evening program that was established to meet the needs of the working adult. Class, lab and clinical rotations are offered in the day, evening and/or weekend hours. Full-time and part-time study is available. For further information: Visit the catalog online at www.gwcc.commnet.edu. Program Director: Sheila Solernou, MSN, RN Division Director, Nursing 88 Bassett Road North Haven, CT 06473 203-285-2393 [email protected] Admissions: Mary Beth Banks, MPA Enrollment Services Assistant, Nursing 203-285-2388 [email protected] or
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financial Aid: Catherine Hardy Director of Financial Aid 203-575-8006 [email protected]associates degree
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Naugatuck Valley offers day classes and primarily day clinical placements. Eve-ning clinical placement may be available but is not guaranteed. Full-time and part-time study is available.
for further information:
Visit the catalog online at www.nvcc.commnet.edu. Program Director: Joanne Ottman, MSN, RN Director, Allied Health, Nursing & Physical Education E602 750 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT 06708 203-575-8057 [email protected] Admissions: Noreen Cerruto Associate Director of Admissions 203-575-8079 [email protected] UPDATE 7/2011
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edu Northwestern CT Community College, “the small college that does great things” is dedicated to serving students in the northwest corner of the state. The College is easily accessible from Route 8. The new 32,000 Art & Science Center boasts state-of-the-art nursing labs and classrooms. Students benefit from clinical placements at a wide range of hospitals and health care agencies throughout western Connecticut.Nursing Program options at Northwestern:
Northwestern CT offers an accelerated 17 month program consisting of four consecutive semesters, evening classes and clinical placements on evenings and weekends.
for further information:
Contact Randi Camirand (Counselor) at 860-738-6356, or visit the catalog online at www.nwcc.commnet.edu. Program Director: Constance Hotchkiss, MSN, RN Director of Nursing Park Place East Winsted, CT 06098 860-738-6372 [email protected]
Admissions: financial Aid:
Joanne Nardi Lou Bristol
Director of Admissions Director of Financial Aid Services
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Norma McNerney, B.S., M.A. Director of Student Life 203-857-6824 [email protected] Norwalk Community College is situated in southwest Fairfield County, a suburban setting, on 30 acres of land. Norwalk Community College is a leader and partner in the academic, economic and cultural lives of the communities it serves. Norwalk's nursing program was opened in 1969 to meet the needs of the community. Twenty three students were admitted to the first class. Since that time, over 1,000 nurses have graduated from the program with a majority stay- ing in lower Fairfield County. Norwalk's nursing program has enjoyed an excel- lent reputation within the community and state, with highly sought after gradu-ates. Three area hospitals (Greenwich, Norwalk, and Stamford) have provided funding for faculty positions to permit increased nursing student enrollment.
Nursing Program options at Norwalk:
Norwalk offers classes during the day. Day and evening clinical placements are also offered. All clinical placements are on a space available basis. Full-time study is available. Norwalk Community College offers fall and spring semester program start times.
for further Information:
Visit the catalog online at www.ncc.commnet.edu. Program Director: Mary E. Schuler, Ed.D, RN Director of Nursing and Allied Health Norwalk Community College 188 Richards Avenue Norwalk, CT 06854 203-857-7121 [email protected] Admissions: Bill Chagnon, B.S., M.S. Associate Director of Admissions 203-857-7090 [email protected]
Admissions:
Amy Rozek,
Associate Director of Admissions 860-892-5702
financial Aid:
Hong-Yu Kovic Director Financial Aid 860-383-5284
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edu Three Rivers Community College is located in suburban Norwich, Connecticut and is dedicated to serving the health care workforce needs of greater south-eastern Connecticut. Students benefit from clinical placements at a wide range of hospitals and health care agencies that meet the needs of the curriculum in addition to the geographical needs of students and faculty. Grounded in the outstanding reputation of graduates, the College enjoys the support of many benefactors including the city of Norwich and area employers. This support is reflected in programs that include extensive student service, faculty resources, and employment opportunities.Nursing Program options at Three Rivers: fT or PT
Three Rivers offers day classes. Clinical placements are offered on day, eve-ning, and weekend shifts as available. Full time and part time study is available. Three Rivers Community College offers fall and spring semester program start times.
for further Information:
Visit the catalog online at www.trcc.commnet.edu/admissions/updates/nursin-gadmissions.htm to obtain additional information about the program. Nursing Information Sessions are available at the college; the schedule is available on the website. Program Director Ellen Freeman, M.S., RN, CNE Director of Nursing & Allied Health Three Rivers Community College 374 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 06360 860-383-5273 [email protected] Linda Violette-Buisson Educational Assistant 860-885-2661 [email protected] UPDATE 7/2011
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Goodwin College is a private college located in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Nursing Program was approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examin-ers for Nursing and licensed by the Connecticut State Board of Governors for Higher Education in 2003. The nursing curriculum is built upon a base of relevant social and biological sciences, as well as information technology. Humanities and other courses are included as part of the foundation for the nursing curriculum. The Nursing cur-riculum is based on an understanding of a health and wellness continuum, along which patients can move to ever-higher levels of wellness. Nursing modalities like empathy and caring, teaching-learning and critical thinking are seen as the ways that the nursing process is applied to patients. Nursing courses, forming the core in the curriculum, include classroom, college laboratory and clinical laboratory experiences. The program is offered during day, evening and weekend hours to facilitate the career mobility of persons who are employed or have family responsibilities during daytime hours. Upon successful completion of the program, the student receives an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Nursing and is eligible to sit for the examination for Registered Nurse Licensure (NCLEX-RN®). Graduates of the program who successfully complete the RN Licensure Examination are qualified to assume beginning level positions in a variety of health care settings. Admissions: Dan Noonan E-mail: [email protected] 860-528-4111 Ext. 6902associates degree - NursiNg adN
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Program Head: Janice F. Costello, MSN, RN Program Type: Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program Length: 5 semesters (PT) Application Deadlines: Applicants are admitted 3 times a year (Jan., May, Sept.) CT Articulation Model: Yes (LPN) Tuition & Fees: 2011-2012 Academic Year Application Fee: $75.00 Residents: Same Class Size: 25-30
Scheduling Options Nursing Liberal Arts & Science
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edu St. Vincent’s College, a Catholic institution, is a subsidiary of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, a member of Ascension Health, a national Catholic health-care system. It is licensed and accredited by the State of Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education, and regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The associate degree nursing program was established in 1991. The nursing curriculum is built upon a foundation drawn from the biological and social sci-ences as well as the humanities. The curriculum contains 72 credits: 36 credits in general education and 36 credits in nursing. Nursing courses include class-room, college laboratory, and clinical laboratory experiences and are planned as a progression of increasing complexity. The curriculum is conceptually based and affords the student quality clinical experience in a variety of settings, but in particular at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, an acute care facility designed with the most modern technology. Graduates of the program, after receiving professional licensure, are qualified to assume entry-level positions in acute, special care, ambulatory, and long-term health care settings. Admissions: Joseph Marrone Director of Admissions St. Vincent’s College 2800 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06606 203-576-5515 financial Aid: Mary Rich Director of Financial Aid St. Vincent’s College 2800 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06606 203-576-5237Program Head: Margo McCarthy, MSN, APRN, BC Program Type: Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program Length: Full time option: 2 years Part time option: 3-4 years Application Deadlines: Fall Admissions: July 15th Spring Admissions: December 1st Advanced Placement: Yes CT Articulation Model: Yes (LPN) Tuition & Fees: 2011-2012Academic Year Application Fee: $441 per credit Other Fees: $950 per year Books: $850 Uniforms: $100 Class Size: 30-40 students theory sections 10 students clinical sections Scheduling Options: Nursing Program Options: Day: Full-time study Day: Part-time study Evening: Part-time study Approved By: Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing Accredited By: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
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eduCentral Connecticut State University (CCSU) is located outside of Hartford, CT. It is a regional, comprehensive, public university. The department offers two programs leading to a bachelor’s degree in nursing: 1) an RN to BSN program for registered nurses who have an associate or diploma degree in nursing and 2) a generic BSN program. Both programs are designed to prepare a liberally edu-cated person to function as a professional nurse in a variety of roles and health care settings. Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to be professionally competent generalists in nursing who recognize the need for continued personal and professional development throughout life and who possess the educational background for post-baccalaureate study in nursing. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). It is anticipated that this professional nurse, as an individual and as a citizen, will demonstrate responsibility and accountability to the consumer as well as to herself/ himself and to the profession. She/ he will be a collaborative participant in the health care system. The generic BSN program is designed for first time students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The program begins with a pre-nursing year. Admission to the major occurs in the spring of the first year. The remaining three years comprise the nursing major. Graduates of the generic BSN program are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards examination in nursing (NCLEX) for licensure as registered nurses. Admissions: Larry Hall Director, Admissions & Recruitment Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley St. Davidson Hall 107 New Britain, CT 06050 860-832-2278 financial Aid: Richard Bishop Director of Financial Aid Memorial Hall 103 Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley St. New Britain, CT 06050 860- 832-2203
Program Chair: Linda Wagner, EdD, MSN, RN Program Type: BSN, BSN Completion Program Length: 4 Year Full-Time Application Deadlines: University admission review begins early October for pre-nursing, rolling admission process. Application to the Nursing major is March 1st. You must be a matriculated pre-nursing student in order to apply to the major. Advanced Placement: Yes CT Articulation Model: Yes Tuition & Fees: 2011-2012 Academic Year Application Fee: $50 Residents: $4027.50/semester Tuition Room $2855, Meal plan: $2052.00/ semester Other Fees: Lab Fee: $300/ semester for Full-time study or $25.00/credit for part- time study Class Size: Variable 25-50 Scheduling Options: Nursing Day (Full-Time and Part-Time) Evenings (RN-BSN, BSN occasionally) Liberal Arts & Science Day (Full-Time and Part-Time) Evenings (Full-Time and Part-Time)
