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The purpose of Upper Iowa University's RN-BSN program is to assist you, the registered nurse, in developing the skills you need to be successful in a rapidly changing environment of health care delivery. In addition, the program is designed to prepare you for advancement to leadership positions and/or graduate education. Upper Iowa University's RN-BSN program emphasizes critical thinking which develops leadership skills. Our specific program goals are listed below.  By the end of the RN-BSN program you will be able to:Torso

Goal 1.   Demonstrate the levels of theoretical understanding and practical application of nursing skills and responsibilities appropriate to placement in a nursing leadership position or acceptance into graduate school.

Goal 2.   Demonstrate critical thinking skills at a level of competence appropriate to placement in a nursing leadership position and/or acceptance into graduate school.

Goal 3.  Demonstrate the levels of theoretical understanding and practical application of leadership skills appropriate to placement in a nursing leadership position and/or acceptance into graduate school.

We help you meet these goals through educational experiences in the classroom and in the clinical area that will help you learn, practice, and become proficient at the skills needed for leadership and for beginning graduate work.  We are committed to developing the nursing leadership of today and tomorrow.  Upper Iowa University has been developing leaders in many fields since 1857…the nursing program continues that tradition!

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Fayette Campus                             Des Moines Center

Admissions Center                          Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University                       1119 5th St.
605 Washington St.                         West Des Moines, IA 50265
P.O. Box 1859                                 515-225-1800, ext. 215
Fayette, IA 52142                            nursing@uiu.edu
800-553-4150, ext. 2
nursing@uiu.edu

 

 

 
 
 

Last Updated 3/9/07