Clinical Excellence and Leadership
A direct-entry nursing program in a liberal arts setting will give you many advantages in the healthcare field, including analytical and ethical decision-making skills.
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We emphasize mind, body and spirit, both in the classroom and in life. Jewell provides an individualized learning experience that prepares your with the critical thinking skills you need to be a successful nurse leader. What's more, you can enjoy all Jewell has to offer outside of nursing: excel as a student-athlete, join a fraternity or sorority, participate in choir or band, volunteer at an AIDS clinic in Kenya, organize a campus service project or attend free concerts through the Harriman-Jewell performing arts series.
A Distinctive Experience
You will begin clinicals the second semester of your sophomore year with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio and professors who are experienced practitioners. With over 800 hours of clinical and laboratory learning and a focus on the whole person, you will gain an advantage in understanding the complexities of your patients. With professors who emphasize excellent nursing skills, critical thinking and leadership, and a focus on accountability of the individual learner, Jewell graduates consistently score above the national pass rate on nursing licensing exams. We also offer a three-year degree program for those who want a quicker start on their careers.
Choose Your Own Speed
There are multiple tracks for future nurses to choose from:
- Traditional B.S.N. 3-year plan
- Traditional B.S.N. 4-year plan
- Transfer Nursing (Spring and Fall entry points)
- Accelerated Track Nursing 12-month track (May start)
- Accelerated Track Nursing 16-month track (January start)