A new
five-year accreditation of the nursing program at the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point will benefit registered nurses pursuing a bachelor’s
degree at the university.
The
accreditation was completed by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,
an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
“Accreditation
is essential to our nursing program,” said director Sharon Frazier, senior
lecturer in health care professions. “It informs the health care community and
students that the professional skills and knowledge needed for a baccalaureate
nurse are reflected academically in the UW-Stevens Point nursing program.”
UW-Stevens
Point began its bachelor’s in nursing completion program in 2013 for associate
degree or diploma registered nurses. The program meets a demand for
four-year-degree-prepared nurses rising from the growing complexity of health
care needs. The 2012 Wisconsin Registered Nursing Survey found only 34-37
percent of nurses have bachelor’s degrees in the western and northern parts of
the state. The 2010 Institute of Medicine recommended an increase of nurses
with a baccalaureate degree to 80 percent by 2020.
“UW-Stevens
Point nursing coursework prepares registered nurses for leadership roles and
broadens theoretical understanding and critical thinking skills for caring for
patients in various settings,” said Frazier.
Students
may take courses online or on campus or in blended formats, allowing for
greater flexibility and program accessibility. For more about the nursing
program, visit www.uwsp.edu/nursing.
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