Nursing is both an art and a science. The nursing program includes courses in the liberal arts, the sciences and nursing. The curriculum prepares graduates to accept responsibility for the care of clients and families in a variety of health care settings, to function in beginning leadership roles, and to be consumers of and participants in nursing research. Students are provided with the foundation for graduate study in nursing. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be fully prepared to take the National Council Licensing Examination in Nursing for Registered Nurses (NCLEX), a required credential for nursing practice in Massachusetts and the United States as a whole.
What makes us great:
Small program size. In recognition of the growing health care needs of an aging population, the nursing curriculum places special emphasis on care of the older adult. A one-year formal student-to-student mentorship program where incoming freshman students are paired with an upper classman nursing student, to help transition into the program and help get the incoming student connected with other nursing students and activities on campus. A patient Simulation Laboratory with video and voice recording equipment. Capstone Preceptorship program where students work at a health care organization during their last semester under the supervision of a registered nurse.
To continually ensure that our educational program is effective, of the best quality, and meets the established standards of baccalaureate nursing education, Westfield State University is seeking accreditation review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Representatives from CCNE will conduct an on-site accreditation visit from October 15 – 17, 2018. Written third-part comments must be in Signed and in English (to be accepted per CCNE Policy), and should be sent to the followign by by September 24, 2018:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third Party Comments
655 K. St., NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 2001
OR via email to:
thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org
Nursing Program Overview
Nursing Accreditation
Technical Standards
While many students were enjoying their 2014 winter break, 19 of our nursing students took the Westfield Engages civic engagement initiative to Guatemala on a humanitarian mission. It was the first time Westfield State sent nursing students on a medical and public health mission to help the impoverished nation.
Total Enrollment - Day Program
135
RN-BSN Program
50
Nursing graduates will be prepared for a multitude of nursing positions working in:
The primary purpose of this organization shall be to foster and promote an understanding of health care issues and societal issues.
This club promotes the training of First Responders, as well as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) and First Aid Instructors
Dr. Marcia Scanlon, Chair
Wilson 216
mscanlon@westfield.ma.edu
t:(413) 572-8414
f:(413) 572-8187
Laura Pisano, Administrative Assistant
Nursing and Allied Health
Wilson 216
lpisano@westfield.ma.edu
t: (413) 572-8335
f: (413) 572-8187
Admissions Questions:
Office of Admission
(413) 572-5218
admissions@westfield.ma.edu
RN – BSN Program:
Graduate / Part-Time & Evening Admissions
(413) 572-8020
wsucgce@westfield.ma.edu
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