MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
March 6, 2009
Dear Students,
I want to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning students. I hope you will have a rewarding and successful experience in the Ohio University School of Nursing. My office and the office of the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services are here to support your success as a member of the Ohio University community. The Nursing Programs offer an outstanding faculty, curricula and programs of high quality, state-of -the-art technology, convenient and flexible courses, and a progressive learning environment. Our faculty want to ensure that you know how to locate and have easy access to the wide variety of resources available to you as a student at Ohio University.
Our mission is to provide students with the skills, knowledge and ability to meet the highest standards in their personal, professional and civic lives. Ohio University nursing faculty members are actively engaged in scholarship in their respective field, and this process enriches their commitment to student learning. Additionally, Ohio University partners with community leaders, employing organizations and legislative liaisons to ensure that all stakeholders' needs are represented and that our curricula are responsive to emerging trends in healthcare.
Ohio University School of Nursing offers several options for those who pursue nursing careers. Associate Degree programs are available on the Chillicothe, Zanesville and Ironton campuses. Our interactive online RN to BSN program offers students a quality education with flexibility. I am very proud of the online RN to BSN degree program, which allows busy registered nurses the opportunity to earn a BSN degree. Offering our courses online and in a classroom setting provides an opportunity for working registered nurses to continue their education without interrupting family and work obligations. Many Ohio University students have successfully completed Ohio University’s RN to BSN program since 1975 and have continued their education in our graduate nursing programs. Students who wish to pursue an advanced degree in nursing can enroll in our MSN program with tracks in Nurse Administrator, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Educator.
The Ohio University School of Nursing is committed to graduating nurses who are self-assured, competent professionals who can practice in the global community. We prepare nurses to make compassionate, sound decisions regarding care to individuals, families and communities in a culturally diverse society. Ohio University’s CCNE & NLN-accredited programs will be a part of your professional future. Please know that we are here to support your success as a member of the Ohio University community. I look forward to meeting you and working with you during your time at the University.
Sincerely,
Mary E. Bowen RN, DNS, JD, NEA-BC, FNP-BC
Professor and Director, School of Nursing
Associate Executive Dean, Nursing Education - Regional Campuses,