2007-2008 Catalog

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Nursing

A Dual-Degree (3:2) Program

Students may earn a bachelor's degree from Washington College and a bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing from either The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, University of Delaware College of Health and Nursing Sciences, or the University of Maryland School of Nursing. This dual degree program requires five years of study: The first three years are spent at Washington College fulfilling the general education requirements, requirements for a major, and the prerequisites for entrance into the school of nursing. Because of the shortened period of time at Washington College and the prerequisites in biology, students will usually major in biology or psychology, although another major is possible with departmental approval. Two years of additional study are required at Johns Hopkins, University of Delaware, or University of Maryland to complete the requirements for a degree in nursing. Students electing to study at Johns Hopkins or University of Maryland enter the "Traditional Baccalaureate Program," and students opting for Delaware enter the "Accelerated Degree Nursing Program."

All three nursing programs recommend that students participate in a nursing internship program. Students may speak with the 3:2 Nursing Advisor for information on internship opportunities.

Students successfully completing the first year of the nursing program will have completed requirements for a bachelor's degree from Washington College. To be eligible for graduation from Washington College, students must see that their transcripts from Johns Hopkins, University of Delaware, or University of Maryland are received by the Registrar at Washington College by the appropriate graduation deadline. Students must plan in their first year at the nursing school to carry enough credits to graduate from Washington College the following spring (16 credits per semester).

Students should refer to the nursing program web pages for each school and contact personnel at the nursing school to check on current admission requirements.

Some students elect to complete the bachelor's degree at Washington College before admission to nursing school. The prerequisites for nursing schools differs slightly for these students. These students have several options to complete the BS or MS in nursing.

Prerequisites for Johns Hopkins University

http://www.son.jhmi.edu/

Prerequisites for the University of Maryland

http://nursing.umaryland.edu

*Nutrition must be taken elsewhere.

Prerequisites for the University of Delaware

http://www.udel.edu/nursing/

*These courses are taken in the first semester at UD.

Requirements for a Major in Biology or Psychology from Washington College in the 3:2 Nursing Program

For a Major in Biology

For a Major in Psychology

Advising and Application

The strict requirements of this program make it imperative that interested students start planning their schedules of courses early in the first year at Washington College. It is strongly recommend that students contact the 3:2 Nursing Advisor soon after arrival on campus and that they attend information sessions on the 3:2 Nursing Program.

Applications for admission to the schools of nursing should be submitted during the fall semester of the third year at Washington College. Be aware that admission is not guaranteed! An overall GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite courses is recommended for admission, and grades of 'B' or better are required in all of the prerequisite courses. Applicants are reviewed on an individual basis.

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