McKendree, SWIC Join Forces with Nursing Dual Admission Agreement
12/17/2010
Lebanon, Ill. — McKendree University and Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) have
teamed to help nursing students advance their education and careers.
A new dual admission agreement means SWIC nursing students can transfer seamlessly from the college’s
associate degree program to the University’s bachelor’s degree program with junior
status.
“This partnership enables nursing students throughout southern Illinois to advance
their education and careers by ensuring a seamless transition into our BSN program,” said Dr. James Dennis, McKendree University president.
“Student Success is one of our core values and this agreement, like all of our dual
admission agreements with quality institutions, underscores that commitment,” said
SWIC President Georgia Costello, Ph.D.
Through this agreement SWIC nursing education students can be enrolled dually at McKendree.
Once they have successfully completed the Associate in Applied Science degree program
and passed the nursing licensure exam, they may transfer directly to McKendree’s Bachelor
of Science in Nursing program.
The two institutions ratified the agreements in October and officially signed the
pact Dec. 17.
The university will guarantee its tuition rate for five years, based on continuous
enrollment. Qualified students must maintain a minimum 3.25 grade point average while
pursuing their AAS in Nursing Education to be eligible to enroll concurrently in coursework
toward a BSN at McKendree. SWIC students completing the specific coursework outlined
in the agreement will be assured credits will transfer to McKendree.
While still attending SWIC, dual admission students may enroll concurrently in McKendree’s
NSG 315 Theoretical Models of Nursing Practice, NSG 345 Transcultural Aspects of Healthcare
and NSG 370 Pathophysiology courses at the university’s guaranteed tuition rate.
SWIC and McKendree are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The SWIC Nursing
Education program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
McKendree’s bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing are accredited by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education also.
McKendree also offers dual enrollment, a guaranteed tuition rate, and the acceptance
and application of credits to nursing students at Shawnee Community College in Ullin,
Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, and John A. Logan College in Carterville.
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