Eastern Mennonite University Nursing School Review

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is located in Harrisonburg, Vermont and is a faith-based university, which offers undergraduate and graduate education, as well as seminary programs in Christian education.

Eastern Mennonite University offers several different nursing programs with small class sizes. Nursing programs include; a nursing program for Registered Nurses to take the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (RN to BSN), a Licensed Practical Nurse program (LPN), as well as a second degree option in nursing and a Masters in Nursing Leadership and Management.

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (RN to BSN)

The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Eastern Mennonite University is offered one evening or morning every week, so that Registered Nurses can continue employment in their field while advancing their education. The program can be completed in eighteen months on a full-time basis. The evening courses begin in January and April and meet between 6pm and 10pm. The daily courses begin in August and go from 9am to 1pm. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis. In order to apply to the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Eastern Mennonite University, applicants must submit an application through the main university office, which includes official transcripts from all post-high school education. Individuals must also submit a writing sample and autobiography. Applicants must also work on an academic plan with an advisor.

Accelerated Program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN Program)

Eastern Mennonite University’s Nursing College offers an accelerated stream to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses. Licensed Practical Nurses must hold prior experience in their field in order to be admitted to the program, as well as similar program application requirements as listed above. Licensed Practical Nurses must complete certain portions of the nursing coursework, however, it is based on the individual and their previous experience and can be worked out with a member of the faculty. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program consists of several standardized tests after specific program components, and these tests must be completed by Licensed Practical Nurses if they have completed the course.

Second Degree Option

Individuals who have already obtain a baccalaureate degree or higher are welcome to apply for admittance into the Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing Program at Eastern Mennonite University. Specific nursing prerequisite courses are required for entry and some courses can be transferred for credit. Part-time study is available for this degree option.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

– MSN with a Leadership and Management track

The Masters in Nursing Leadership and Management at Eastern Mennonite University runs in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters and has several options for completion including; 24 months full-time, 48 months part-time and a 37 hour online option. The program is designed for working nurses, who would like to continue working while advancing their education. The tuition for the program is $500 per credit hour, with a $50 set-up fee, which covers initial costs. Individuals who obtain a Masters in Nursing Leadership and Management become managers in hospitals, supervisors in healthcare facilities and educators. For those MSN studies graduates wanting certification, completing the program means that you will be elligible to academically sit for either the Nurse Executive Board Certification Exam (ANCC) or the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader Exam (AONE).

Often graduates of the Masters in Nursing Leadership and Management go on to obtain a PhD in Nursing.

– MSN with a Leadership/School nursing track

This program trains you to manage the health care of children of school age based on each child’s individual needs. This is a post baccalaureate program which upon finishing, you will gain school nurse certification. There are 13 credits of coursework in the program.

Both MSN tracks involve class sizes that are small. There is a combination of online distance learning and virtual classes for the MSN programs. Practical clinical training will be organized to be at a medical setting near the MSN student’s home residence.

Contact:
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg,
VA 22802, United States
Phone: (540) 432-4000