At Bridgerland Applied Technology College, we are extremely proud of our Nursing Program. We believe that Nursing is an art and a science. The science of nursing requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and technical skills. The practical nurse is a valuable and essential member of the health care team contributing to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other specified health care professional as defined by the Utah State Nurse Practice Act.
A recent article in the Herald Journal highlights a push by many in the state of Utah for a nurse to have a bachelor's degree:
"In the past, a nurse with a baccalaureate in Utah and in this community, was a nurse manager," said Lisa Moon, director of nursing and health sciences at Bridgerland Applied Technology College. "I think what we recognize through the IOM report is that we would like the nurse at the bedside to be baccalaureate prepared." That education will be needed, Moon and other health experts say, as demand for more nurses rise and more baby boomer nurses leave the workforce.
That's where Bridgerland Applied Technology College could come in handy for many nursing students. BATC offers a certificate in practical nursing and an associate's degree in registered nursing with Weber State University. Those students can also continue their education and receive a bachelor's degree in nursing from Weber. Moon said earning a bachelor of science in nursing is becoming more popular among students. “I think research has shown patients have the best outcome when their nurse has a higher level of education, so we want all nurses to have a plan for education, at a minimum, through the baccalaureate," she said. "We want to educate the level of education in our profession."
To read more please visit: http://news.hjnews.com/allaccess/usu-introduces-bachelor-s-in-nursing-as-educational-demands-increase/article_936cc9ee-5747-5509-b3e1-c76e704f7ba4.html#comments