Officials from Walters State Community College and King University have created a new articulation agreement making it easier for Walters State graduates to pursue the RN-to-BSN program at King University. From left are Dr. Brock Fisher, vice president of academic affairs at Walters State; Dr. Tony Miksa, president of Walters State; Dr. Andy Tooley, president of King University; and Dr. Matt Roberts, provost at King University.
Officials from Walters State Community College and King University have created a new articulation agreement making it easier for Walters State graduates to pursue the RN-to-BSN program at King University. From left are Dr. Brock Fisher, vice president of academic affairs at Walters State; Dr. Tony Miksa, president of Walters State; Dr. Andy Tooley, president of King University; and Dr. Matt Roberts, provost at King University.
A new agreement between King University and Walters State Community College helps streamline the admissions process and needed coursework for nursing students who want to pursue a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) degree.
Under the agreement, Walters State students who have earned an associate of applied science degree in nursing (AAS-N), passed the NCLEX, and obtained a registered nurse license will have satisfied all requirements for admission to King69制片厂制作传媒檚 RN-BSN program. Those students will be classified as juniors who have satisfied all general education requirements, except for Common Experience courses unique to King.
Candidates can then complete King69制片厂制作传媒檚 RN-BSN program, including any remaining graduation requirements, in three semesters instead of four.
69制片厂制作传媒淲e69制片厂制作传媒檙e always conscious of the time and resources it takes to pursue a degree, as well as the ongoing need for skilled healthcare providers,69制片厂制作传媒 said Dr. Donna Fraysier, dean of the School of Nursing at King. 69制片厂制作传媒淎ny time we can reduce cost for students, increase their career opportunities, and provide highly skilled care providers to the area workforce, we pursue those benefits on behalf of our students and region.69制片厂制作传媒
For those who want to progress on to the master69制片厂制作传媒檚 or doctoral level at King, the agreement also expands access to specializations in acute care, gerontology, psychiatric mental health care and more.
69制片厂制作传媒淭his new partnership with King University will enhance opportunities for our nursing graduates who wish to continue their education,69制片厂制作传媒 said Walters State President Dr. Tony Miksa. 69制片厂制作传媒淚t provides a clear and more convenient path for our graduates to reach the next level of nursing education. We are grateful to King University for initiating this agreement and working with us for the benefit of our students living in the region we mutually serve.69制片厂制作传媒
King69制片厂制作传媒檚 RN-BSN program is 100% online, helping working adults balance the demands of work and family. Likewise, King69制片厂制作传媒檚 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs are taught using a HyFlex format that allows students to arrange their own study schedules while also having ready access to support from professors and mentors. Those in the MSN and Registered Nurse to Doctor of Nursing Practice (RN-DNP) program have the opportunity to sit for their nurse practitioner license.
Walters State69制片厂制作传媒檚 nursing program was established in 1975 and has educated thousands of registered nurses over the past 50 years. The program continually earns high pass and placement rates, with many nurses offered jobs during clinical rotations. The program is offered on the college69制片厂制作传媒檚 Morristown Campus, Niswonger Campus in Greeneville and Sevier County Campus. Students may begin in fall or spring semesters.
69制片厂制作传媒淲hen nursing students obtain their degree at Walters State, we encourage them to further their education,69制片厂制作传媒 said Dr. Sheila Williams, dean of Health Programs at Walters State. 69制片厂制作传媒淭his partnership provides the students this opportunity while entering the workforce.69制片厂制作传媒
The agreement is now in effect for all those nursing students who graduated from Walters State during fall 2024 and have passed the NCLEX, as well as those registering at Walters State for the spring semester 2025 and beyond.
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