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Frances Payne Bolton(1885-1977)

Frances Payne Bolton was the first woman to be elected from Ohio to Congress and the first congresswoman to represent the United States in the United Nations General Assembly. In 1943, she created a widespread awareness of the critical importance of the field of nursing by sponsoring the Bolton Act, which introduced the U.S. Nurse Cadet Corps. Bolton believed that the role of the nurse was “not only caring for the sick but also teaching health” and that nurses bring “light, easement, intelligence, and understanding where there [is] darkness.”

These principles continue to shape the philosophy of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and enable it to maintain its status as one of the nation’s premier nursing schools.

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Case Western Reserve University is accredited by The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA) accredits the nurse anesthesia program. The nurse midwifery program is accredited by the ACNM Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (formerly ACNM Division of Accreditation).

Case Western Reserve University admits students of any race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and national or ethnic origin.

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Change your careerand change livesWhy pursue another undergraduate degree when you already have one?

Nursing is increasingly the profession of choice for graduate students pursuing a career in health care because of its focus on patient care and its versatility. Nurses serve as primary and acute care specialists, midwives, clinical administrators and leaders, managers of information systems, public health specialists, faculty, and dozens of other highly-responsible, independent, professional positions. No matter their role, all nurses are leaders who work to improve health care for people across the lifespan and around the world.

And, now more than ever, nurses are in demand. Employment of registered nurses (RNs) is expected to grow 23 percent by 2016 – much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

For eight years straight, the annual Honesty and Ethics poll by the Gallup Organization has placed nurses at the top of the list of most trusted professionals– ahead of medical doctors, pharmacists, school teachers, clergy members, and police officers. Not only is nursing a highly regarded field, it’s a high-paying one. In 2009, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that the median wage of an RN is $63,750, and, according to a 2009 study by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the average full-time total salary of nurse practitioners (specialists with advanced graduate degrees) is $87,400.

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (FPB) at Case Western

Reserve University’s Graduate Entry Program is your gateway to an exciting and fulfilling career as a leader in nursing.

• FPB ranks among the top nursing programs in the country and is the #1 nursing school in Ohio (U.S. News & World Report)

• FPB ranks 15th for graduate and professional programs nationally (U.S. News & World Report)

• FPB is home to the country’s first: - practice doctorate in nursing - acute care nurse - flight nursing program

Some FPB Highlights

The Graduate Entry Program

prepares non-nursing college

graduates for leadership roles

in advanced nursing practice.

Choosing your pathway is easy.

start herePRE-LICENSURE STAGE Degree earned: MN• Begin your Graduate Entry studies with courses to prepare you for licensure as an RN• Full-time, four-semester graduate degree program focusing on quality and safety• Successful completion* provides you: - A generalist Master of Nursing (MN) - Eligibility to apply for licensure as a registered nurse

Note: Students earn about 15 credits applicable to most MSN majors.

ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE STAGE Degree earned: MSN• Take your education and career to a higher level with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a specialist master’s degree allowing you to work as a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, midwife, or clinical nurse specialist (see inside back cover for details)• Courses available in part-time, distance-friendly (online and intensive) formats to accommodate working professionals• Length of study ranges from 1.5 to 3.5 years, depending on your major• Students can begin taking DNP courses to apply for the next and final stage

PRACTICE DOCTORATE STAGE Degree earned: DNP• The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the terminal degree that prepares nurses to serve as leaders in nursing practice• Students take 34 credits in a flexible distance-friendly format• Length of study lasts at least 2 years, depending on full-time or part-time status

Note: Alternatively, students have the option to apply to the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program upon completion of the MN, should they desire a career in academia and research. A joint DNP/PhD program is also available.

* For program requirements and information on progressing within the program, visit fpb.case.edu/GradEntry.

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Graduate Entry Program Highlights

• FPB’s Graduate Entry Program awards students a graduate degree – the generalist Master of Nursing – not a bachelor’s degree. This master's degree prepares students for licensure as a registered nurse.

• All students admitted into the program are also admitted into FPB’s MSN and DNP programs, making advanced education easily attainable. During the pre-licensure stage, students earn about 15 credits applicable to most MSN majors.

• The Graduate Entry Program has an innovative quality and safety component woven throughout the curriculum, emphasizing the importance of the patient experience.

• Our students routinely pass above the national average on the NCLEX, the RN licensure exam.

• Teaching and learning strategies are geared to the unique learning needs of individuals entering nursing at the graduate level. Students receive individualized support and advising from initial contact through graduation.

• As part of Case Western Reserve University, FPB is a research-intensive environment. Located in the hub of Cleveland’s thriving healthcare industry, FPB is a leader in clinical education as well. In fact, Graduate Entry students fulfill their clinical hours at premier, world-class hospitals and other prominent healthcare organizations.

Kristen PalciscoIn addition to changing her career from psychology researcher to advanced practice nurse, Kristen has also continued to pursue advanced education all the way to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), picking up a master’s degree and a post-master’s certificate along the way. “FPB is not only one of the finest nursing institutions in the nation, it is also located in a culturally and academically diverse city, with wonderful opportunities for health and wellness-related experiences, both professionally and personally,” she says.

Nathan Oxenford Nathan earned a bachelor’s degree in biology, but he was unsure of his ultimate career path. After completing the Graduate Entry Program at FPB, Nathan went on to work as an RN and earned a joint Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Arts in Bioethics. “FPB and Case gave me plenty of options for exploring my interests,” he says. “With these programs under my belt, I feel extremely prepared to meet the ever-changing, demanding needs of health care.”

Mandisa Molton Mandisa obtained an undergraduate degree in accounting as well as an MBA, but she wanted a more fulfilling career. Although she had thought about med school, and even began to take pre-requisite courses, she desired more immediate, direct contact with patients. “Serving people is what I value most about health care,” she says. “I want to make a difference in the lives of others.”

View more student and faculty profiles at fpb.case.edu.

Why Graduate Entry Program students are important to nursing.The FPB faculty greatly value the unique contributions these students make to professional nursing. Here’s what some of them have to say:

•“Second-degree program students are strongly committed to the values of nursing and to the key role nursing plays in health care. They are focused learners who look at nursing and healthcare situations from diverse perspectives.”

•“Their unique educational, employment, and other life experiences enrich whatever area of professional nursing they choose: clinical practice, administration, education, and/or research.”

•“They tend to think creatively and are not afraid to ask questions and explore new ways of practice.”

Making the Leap Meet three students who pursued new careers in nursing through the Graduate Entry Program:

FPB’s Learning Resource Center offers a number of tools and facilities to prepare you well for the ever-changing world of health care, an increasingly technology-dependent field.

CLINICAL TEACHING CENTERFPB students learn, practice, and demonstrate competency in physical assessment skills via use of a simulated ambulatory clinic, a medical-surgical unit, an intensive care unit, a newborn nursery, and a neonatal intensive care unit.

MULTIMEDIA SIMULATION CENTERHands-on procedures are a natural in this facility that features a range of human patient simulators and high-tech task trainers. These simulators provide students with the opportunity to practice skills on vulnerable patients without putting them at risk. This experience increases students’ confidence and ability to provide safe clinical care to hospitalized patients.

CYBER CAFÉRelax in a casual setting (with a microwave, television, couches, and a refrigerator) or study at a network-enabled workstation. There is also internet and wireless connectivity for laptops.

CENTER FOR BIOINFORMATICS AND HEALTH PROMOTIONPart electronically-enhanced classroom, part special events center, part wireless computer lab, this 24-seat multimedia center is optimized for today’s learning environment.

Teaching with Technology

FPB is recognized for having strong affiliation and employment ties with four prominent hospital systems, three of which are within walking distance from the school.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CASE MEDICAL CENTER: Among the nation’s leading academic medical centers, forming the largest biomedical research center in Ohio and one of the top 20 in the country

CLEVELAND CLINIC:The second largest medical group practice in the world and the largest hospital in Ohio; one of 10 U.S. hospitals designated “The Best of the Best” by U.S. News & World Report

LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER:Recognized for more programs of clinical excellence than any other VA medical center

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER:A regional referral hospital that is one of only 19 Level 1 trauma centers with a burn unit and a rehabilitation facility specializing in spinal cord injuries

At the heart of health care

At FPB, you will be more than just a face in the crowd. Our faculty will know you by name and be resources to you both in and out of the classroom and after you graduate. Students tap into our faculty’s vast network of contacts, which includes industry leaders and well-known scholars – much like our faculty themselves. Seventeen of our faculty members are fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. FPB is also home to 14 endowed professorships – the most prestigious faculty positions awarded to individuals recognized for making significant contributions to nursing education.

For our faculty directory and profiles, visit fpb.case.edu/faculty.

Learn from the best.

BIG IDEAS, small class size

Next Steps: Beyond Licensure

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)MSN students prepare for a vast array of clinical careers, from the challenges of advanced nursing practice to the excitement of flight nursing and midwifery.

Learn more about our master’s programs belowand visit fpb.case.edu/MSN for further details.

NURSE PRACTITIONER MAJORS*

• ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER (ACNP)**

• ADULT-GERONTOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER

• PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PNP)

• NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER (NNP)**

• FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP)• WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (WHNP)* Some majors include subspecialties. See our website for details.

BLENDED ROLE MAJORS• ADVANCED PRACTICE ADULT ONCOLOGY/PALLIATIVE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER• FAMILY SYSTEMS PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

OTHER MAJORS• ADVANCED PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING• NURSE ANESTHESIA**• NURSE MIDWIFERY• POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE OPTION

DESIGN YOUR PROGRAM Make yourself even more marketable by creating a custom program of study. Examples of blended programs include:

• FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER/PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER• FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER/WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER• PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER/ CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST• ONCOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER/CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST

JOINT DEGREES Take advantage of the many resources at Case Western Reserve University with a joint program.

• MSN/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)• MSN/MASTER OF ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY• MSN/MASTER OF ARTS IN BIOETHICS• MSN/MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)

** Requires one year experience in a specified area prior to beginning major. See our website for details.

TAKING NURSING PRACTICE FURTHER:

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) FPB created the practice doctorate more than 30 years ago to allow nurses to build upon their clinical expertise in an advanced practice specialty and expand their education in doctoral-level research and leadership.

Nurses with a DNP can move to the absolute pinnacle of their field; those with practice doctorates are the most highly educated and qualified practitioners in their profession. These advanced practice nurses apply their education and expertise in leadership roles on the front lines of nursing, in clinical practice, teaching and research, and in health policy design and development.

Choose your path. FPB students can pursue one of two elective sequences as part of their DNP studies.

• PRACTICE LEADERSHIP ELECTIVE SEQUENCE Prepares doctoral-level clinicians, administrators, and practitioners with coursework in advanced management and leadership

• EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ELECTIVE SEQUENCE Prepares doctorate-level nurse educators for clinical and academic settings with coursework in curriculum development and testing and evaluation

Convenient courses. Designed with full-time nurse leaders in mind, the DNP is offered in an intensive format. Courses are offered in January, May, and/or August. Offsite cohorts, launched in partnership with healthcare systems, are also available.

Learn more about the groundbreaking DNP program at fpb.case.edu/DNP.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) As a leading source of nursing science and new knowledge, FPB fits right in with Case Western Reserve University’s reputation as a preeminent research institution. For nurses pursuing the traditional PhD, it is an outstanding choice. Here you will have the opportunity to study and mentor with internationally-known nurse researchers and innovative faculty. Because the nursing shortage has created a corresponding effect on nursing research and education, attaining a PhD is the necessary step to take advantage of the opportunities that will continue to open for top-level scientists and university- level educators.

SEMESTER 1 (fall) COURSE # COURSE TITLE HOURS NUND 401 Introduction to the Discipline and Practice of Nursing 7.5NUND 402 Introduction to Pharmacology 3NUND 403A Nursing Informatics 1NUND 404A Inquiry for the Graduate Entry Program A 2NUND 410 Health Assessment 2.5NUND 406 Aging in Health and Illness 2 TOTAL 18

SEMESTER 2 (spring)NUND 405 Altered Human Functioning 3NUND 413 Issues and Ethics In Health Care 2NUND 407 Acute Care Nursing of Adults 8.5NUND 408 Introduction to Genetic Concepts in Nursing 1NUND 409A Professional Role Seminar: Leadership 1.5NUND 411A Public Health Nursing A 2 TOTAL 18

SEMESTER 3 (fall) NUND 404B Inquiry for the Graduate Entry Program B 2NUND 404C Inquiry for the Graduate Entry Program C 2NUND 409B Professional Role Seminar: Policy, Advocacy & Delegation 1.5NUND 411B Public Health Nursing B 2NUND 415 Child/Adolescent in Health & Illness -or- 416 -or- Parents & Neonates in Health & Illness 4.5NUND 417 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 4NUNP 410 Health Promotion 2 TOTAL 18

SEMESTER 4 (spring) NUND 403B Nursing Informatics B 1NUND 414 Concepts of Management 2NUND 415 Child/Adolescent in Health & Illness -or- 416 -or- Parents & Neonates in Health & Illness 4.5NURS 502 Inquiry III Evidence Based Nursing Practice 2NUND 418 Integrated Nursing Practice 5.5NURS 459 Integrated Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 TOTAL 18

For current curriculum and complete course listings, visit fpb.case.edu/GradEntry

Progression from one semester to the next in the pre-licensure phase of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is contingent upon passing grades in all courses taken in the preceding semester. Successful completion of all pre-licensure courses is necessary to sit for the Professional Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). FPB has the right to determine a student’s readiness to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and the right to restrict testing until the student demonstrates a readiness to pass this examination.

Pre-licensure PhaseSample Study Plan

Senior Year in Professional Studies (SYPS)A student enrolled at a college with a formal arrangement with FPB may apply to enroll in the SYPS program, which leads to RN licensure and then graduate study in nursing. SYPS applicants must meet all admission requirements. Students earn a BA or BS from the participating college or university upon successful completion of the first year of the Graduate Entry program. Students whose undergraduate institutions do not have an agreement with FPB may arrange an SYPS on an individual basis through the Office of Student Services.

Learn more at fpb.case.edu/GradEntry

AdmissionRequirements• BA or BS with acceptable GPA (3.0 cumulative; 2.75 natural science; 2.75 behavioral sciences). A grade of C (2.0) or higher is required for individual pre-requisite courses.

• English Composition: One course or integrated equivalent; at least three credits.

• Chemistry: One course in general or inorganic chemistry, plus one course in organic chemistry or biochemistry equivalent to Case Western Reserve’s BIOL 121 within five years prior to enrollment (lab preferred). At least six credits total.

• Human Anatomy and Physiology: With labs within five years prior to enrollment. At least six credits total.

• Microbiology: One course with lab within five years prior to enrollment. At least four credits total.

• Sociology or Anthropology: One course, at least three credits.

• Psychology: One course, at least three credits.

• Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan: One course, at least three credits.

• Statistics: One course, at least three credits, equivalent to Case Western Reserve’s STAT 201 (must include ANOVA) required within five years prior to enrollment in the program.

• Admission Test

- GRE General Test (preferred test): Satisfactory scores required (minimum of Verbal 500, Quantitative 500, and Analytical Writing 4.0 or Analytical 500).

- Miller Analogies Test (MAT): Satisfactory scores required (minimum of 400 after 10/04 or 45 before 10/04).

International applicants: Contact the Office of Student Services for additional requirements.

FINANCIAL AIDIn addition to federal student financial aid, Graduate Entry Program students who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for a grant from FPB. Please contact the Office of Student Services for more information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:May 1 for Fall semester

(rolling admissions)

Download the application packet atfpb.case.edu/Programs/applications.shtm

For more information or for assistance in applying, contact the Office of Student Services at 216.368.2529 or email admissions@fpb.case.edu.

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CRITERIA FRANCES PAYNE BOLTON SCHOOL OF NURSING SCHOOL 2 SCHOOL 3

Accreditation The pre-licensure phase of the Graduate Entry Program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Case Western Reserve University is accredited by The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission.

Degree Offered Master of Nursing (MN, a generalist degree). Students are automatically admitted to the MSN and DNP programs to complete their study.

Program Plan Students admitted through terminal degree.

• Pre-licensure: Complete the MN, pass the NCLEX, and you can work as an RN.

• Advanced practice: Complete a master’s in 1.5-3.5 years, depending on major.

• Practice doctorate: Earn a DNP in about 2 years after completing the MSN.

• PhD and dual doctorate DNP/PhD also available.

Admission Requirements

• BA or BS with acceptable GPA: 3.0 cumulative; 2.75 natural science; 2.75 behavioral sciences

• Pre-requisite Courses: A grade of C (2.0) or higher is required for individual pre-requisite courses; see insert for detailed list

• Admission Test: GRE General Test (preferred test) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT); see insert for details

Location Case Western Reserve University is nestled within University Circle, a 550–acre, park–like concentration of nearly 50 cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions at the eastern edge of Cleveland.

Employer Credibility

Recognized as having strong affiliation and employment ties with four prominent hospital systems:

• University Hospitals Case Medical Center

• Cleveland Clinic

• Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

• MetroHealth Medical Center

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All data are current as of December 2010.