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Ethel Ragland, Ed.D., M.N.R.N.
Chair, Department of Nursing & Health
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Office phone: 630-829-6583
Email: eragland@ben.edu
Office Location: Room 248
Kindlon Hall
Benedictine University
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
Crystal Pace, Office Coordinator
Email: cpace@ben.edu
Phone: (630) 829-1152
Fax: (630) 829-1154
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: (click refresh screen to replay message)
- The January 2010 COD Cohort is now closed. Applications
are currenlty being accepted for March 2010 (Triton) and
June 2010 (COD) cohort starts and beyond.
Welcome to the Department of Nursing and Health at Benedicine
University. The health care environment is changing radically
and rapidly. Managed care, the shift to community based
care and demand for evidence based practice - each presents
a challenge to the experienced RN...and an opportunity.
The B.S.N. from Benedictine University will provide you
with the skills necessary to adapt to an environment where
the only certainty is change. Since all of our students are working professionals, our
curriculum is organized to build on and enhance those skills
you already possess.
Our RN to BSN Completion Program is:
Convenient
- Classes are held on the College of DuPage campus in
Glen Ellyn, the Triton College campus in River Grove and
Memorial Medical Center, Benedictine University at Springfield,
IL.
- Program is specifically designed for the working R.N.
who, like yourself, is juggling multiple life priorities
- Accelerated format allows you to complete all nursing
and common core courses (37 credits) in one calendar year
Affordable
- Benedictine University provides a private education
at a tuition competitive with state schools.
Personal
- Major builds on your previous knowledge and experience,
including accepting up to 65 hours of community college
transfer credit
Flexible
- Classes are offered on evening per week and weekend
format
- Earn concurrent credit toward a Master of Nursing (MSN)
degree if you wish to pursue an advanced degree at Benedictine
University
Professional
- Emphasizes critical thinking, autonomy and empowerment
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE)
How To Apply:
You must hold a current RN License to apply to this program
(I am not an RN...).
To get additional information please contact the office at
(630) 829-1152. To request a packet of information for Triton
or College of DuPage, please send an email to: mmosier@ben.edu
with the following information:
- The site you are interested in attending (College of
DuPage or Triton College)
- When you are interested in starting the program
(COD-June or January; Triton-March or August)
- Your name
- Your address
- Your phone number
- Your email address
Please note that students are enrolled into cohorts in the
order in which completed applications are received. These
applications must meet all admission requirements to be considered complete.
If you are interested in attending the program at Memorial
Medical Center - contact Nancy Krier at 217-502-9441 or 630-338-5571 or nkrier@sci.edu.
If you have additional questions, please contact the department
and leave a contact number and a good time to call you back
(we know how hectic nursing schedules can be). Use the checklist
below as a guide to your application process. All application
materials must be received in the Admissions Office by the
following deadline dates for consideration:
- June cohorts - May 1
- August cohorts - July 1
- January cohorts - November 1
- March cohorts - February 1
Please note that cohorts may fill up prior to deadline dates. Completed applications
will be considered if received prior to the deadline dates
as long as the cohort is not already full.
For a PDF copy of the
RN to BSN brochure,
please click here |
Please use this
checklist as a guide
for your application
process |
Updated November 13, 2009 |
