Program Director

Dr. Josanne Wollenhaupt
Office: CC-117
Phone 414-277-4533
Email: wollenha@msoe.edu

The accelerated BSN is an accelerated degree program that requires an earned BS or BA degree from an accredited institution for admission. Previous study must include coursework in: computer methods, math, communications (nine credits), life sciences (15 credits, inclusive of general/organic biochemistry and cell biology ) social science electives (18 credits) and bioethics. In addition, students much have completed medical terminology, anatomy and physiology (11 credits), statistics, developmental psychology, microbiology and nutrition. This is a 16-month program (six consecutive academic terms).

Student Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is expected to:

• Provide competent, caring, holistic nursing care to clients through analytical use of the nursing process.
• Consistently employ appropriate, effective communication skills in nursing practice.
• Incorporate principles of health promotion, maintenance and restoration to empower, clients to achieve optimal health.
• Assume a professional role that is responsive to the needs of society.
• Integrate historical context into professional practice.
• Articulate a commitment to pursue lifelong learning.
• Integrate appropriate technology when providing professional nursing care.
• Provide leadership when collaborating with other health care team members and communities in assuming accountability for nursing care outcomes.
• Integrate critical thinking skills, in diverse situations.
• Synthesize research findings and knowledge from the humanities and sciences into professional nursing practice.