Accelerated RN to MSN

Accelerated RN to MSN Overview

Registered Nurses who are driven to expedite their professional mobility and who do not yet possess a BSN degree should consider our Accelerated RN to MSN online program. This program delivers an intensive, streamlined course of study that awards both a BSN and an MSN upon completion.

The Accelerated RN to MSN online program:

• Combines the curriculums of our RN to BSN and our Master of Science in Nursing degrees
• Allows RNs to focus on a single course of study that enables a significant advancement in their career prospects
• Offers the flexibility and convenience of 24/7 access to classes, which helps working nurses pursue their educational goals while continuing their careers and meeting their personal and family responsibilities

Nurse Educator Specialization

As students work their way through the BSN portion of the program, they will focus on professionalism in healthcare delivery and learn about innovative healthcare concepts. In the MSN portion, students will have the opportunity to focus on the Nurse Educator specialization.

This specialization is designed for RNs who want to develop and train nurses to meet the challenges of a continually changing healthcare environment. This is a good choice for those RNs who:

• Have a desire to be on the leading edge of clinical practice
• Hope to shape the future of healthcare
• Feel their strengths lie in the ability to encourage and educate others who are working in or entering the healthcare field
• Want to work in an intellectually stimulating environment

Credit for Your RN Experience

• RNs may receive 45 credit hours for their nursing experience.
• Nurses may receive academic credit for prior completed coursework (transfer of credit rules apply).
• Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Employment Opportunities

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “Enrollments in nursing programs at all levels have increased more rapidly in the past few years as students seek jobs with stable employment. However, many qualified applicants are being turned away because of a shortage of nursing faculty. The need for nursing faculty will only increase as many instructors near retirement.”

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm.

Academic Requirements

To be admitted to the Accelerated RN to MSN degree completion program online at South University, prospective students must mfeet the following requirements:

1. Completion of all general education requirements with a grade of C or higher in specified courses.
2. ASN or diploma graduate of an accredited nursing program (i.e., either NLNAC or CCNE accredited).
3. Overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) in all nursing college work attempted.
4. Evidence of a current, unencumbered RN license in the state of clinical practice.
5. Three letters of recommendation: one academic, one clinical, and one other.
6. Admissions essay relevant to the program objectives.
7. Resume describing relevant work experience, along with professional and volunteer experiences.

Once enrolled in the program, students must meet the following criteria within the BSN course work before progressing to the MSN studies:

1. Completion of a three-credit-hour undergraduate course in descriptive and inferential statistics with a grade of B or better
2. Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all BSN-level courses

After progressing to the graduate-level studies, students must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in courses NSG5000, NSG5002, NSG5003. Students who are unable to maintain the minimum GPA requirements may exit to the South University RN to BSN completion program and may apply for graduate studies once they obtain a BSN.

Getting Started

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Acceptance into a South University nursing program or its completion does not imply or guarantee that a student will be able to obtain licensure or certification. The student should contact the state licensing board or professional certification body in each state in which the student intends to practice for specific requirements and the application process.

Accelerated RN to MSN - 117 Total Hours

Students pursuing the Accelerated RN to MSN program are required to take a total of 45 courses as follows:

• 24 foundation courses
• 15 major courses
• 5 Specialization courses
• 1 Capstone course

Foundation Curriculum - 90 Credits
Students are required to take 24 foundation courses as follows:

BIO1011 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 (11- week course)

Anatomy and Physiology I is an introduction to the structures and functions of the human body including the characteristics of life, homeostasis, organizational levels, basic metabolism, the cell, tissues, organs, organ systems, the organism, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, and the special senses.

Prerequisite(s): AHS1001 with a ?C?or better Co-requisite: BIO1012 ENG0099 MAT0099

Credits: 4

BIO1012 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (11- week course)

BIO1012, Anatomy and Physiology I Lab is designed to support, amplify, and clarify the material presented in the theory class BIO1011 through demonstration and exercises utilizing charts, models, tissues, and organs, as well as typical laboratory equipment. Laboratory topic content shall follow the theory class very closely.

Prerequisite(s): ENG099 MAT0099

Credits: 2

BIO1013 - Anatomy and Physiology II (11- week course)

Anatomy and Physiology II is a continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. BIO1013 is an introduction to the structure and functions of the human body with emphasis on the endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system, gastro intestinal system, urinary system, reproductive system, and genetics.

Prerequisite(s): ENG099 MAT0099

Credits: 4

BIO1014 - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (11- week course)

Anatomy and Physiology II Lab is designed to support, amplify, and clarify the material presented in the theory class BIO1013 through demonstration and exercises utilizing chart, models, tissues, and organs, as well as typical laboratory equipment. The second part of the term will include a whole specimen dissection, which will assist the comprehensive review of both BIO1011 and BIO1013. Laboratory topic content shall follow the theory class very closely.

Prerequisite(s): BIO1011 ENG099 MAT0099

Credits: 2

BIO2070 - Microbiology (11- week course)

Microbiology introduces the student to microorganisms with particular emphasis on their role in health, wellness and disease. Economic, social and cultural issues related to utilization, control, and research of the monera, protista, fungi, bacteria and viruses are also considered. BIO2070 must be taken concurrently with BIO2071.

Prerequisite(s): BIO1013 BIO1014

Credits: 4

BIO2071 - Microbiology Lab (11- week course)

Microbiology introduces the student to microorganisms with particular emphasis on their role in health, wellness and disease. In this course students perform laboratory exercises, experiments and tests that correlate with the lecture material of BIO2070. Emphasis is placed on aseptic technique, proper handling of lab specimens, universal precautions and proper waste disposal. BIO2071 must be taken concurrently with BIO2070.

Prerequisite(s): BIO1013 BIO1014

Credits: 2

CHM1010_S - Chemistry (11- week course)

CHM1010 is a survey course of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Fundamental concepts and principles will be presented including atomic theory, bonding, nomenclature, solutions, acids and bases, and an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Emphasis will be placed on the application of these topics in various health fields. This overview provides the health-care worker the ability to appreciate physiological and therapeutic processes at the molecular level. The course will also explore the role of chemistry in society today by applying a problem solving approach to understanding chemistry.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 1001 or MAT1002 with a C or better

Credits: 4

ENG1001 - Composition I

Students will be introduced to college-level writing processes, including theme, composition, and research. Emphasis will be placed on refining individual skills, writing styles and voices, and on writing procedures. Selected readings in prose, drama, and poetry supplement the course and provide topics for discussion and writing assignments.

Prerequisite(s): ENG0099 or Exemption

Credits: 4

ENG1002 - Composition II / Literature

This course is designed to introduce the student to fiction, poetry, and drama and, through literary analysis and interpretation, to develop the life skills of critical thinking and written expression.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1001

Credits: 4

ENG2001 - Composition III

The goal of this course is to refine the student's reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. By analyzing ineffective arguments and constructing effective ones, the student will discover how ambiguity, evasiveness, vagueness, and obscurity weaken his or her credibility as a writer.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1001

Credits: 4

ITS1000 - Computer and Internet Literacy

This course is for students to obtain basic knowledge and skills in using computer office production software and Internet features. A broad range of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database and Internet usage concepts will be covered.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

MAT1001 - Intermediate Algebra

Concepts of algebra including linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, exponents, logarithms and functions. Emphasis on graphical representations of functions. This course is designed to build an adequate background for the college-level mathematics, science and business courses.

Prerequisite(s): and ENG1001 Co/Pre-Requisite MAT0099 or Exemption

Credits: 4

MAT1500 - College Mathematics

College Mathematics covers the fundamentals of several areas of mathematics, including set theory, logic, geometry, graph theory, probability, and statistics.

Prerequisite(s): MAT0099

Credits: 4

MAT2058 - Statistics

This course introduces the student to fundamental laws of probability, levels of measurement, measures of central tendency and variance, random variables, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, small sample techniques and non-parametric methods.

Prerequisite(s): MAT1001 OR MAT1002

Credits: 4

NTR2050 - Nutrition (11-week course)

This course surveys the principles necessary to promote optimum nutrition throughout the life cycle. Consideration is given to informed evaluation of areas of controversy, as well as influence of socioeconomic and culture on nutritional practices.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

PSY1001 - General Psychology

The fundamental questions guiding this course are relatively simple. In what ways are we all alike and in what ways are we different? And why? Although these questions may be simple, the answers, as we shall see, are complex, interconnected, and too often invisible to the untrained eye. Different families... different backgrounds...different sexes... different cultures...different ethnic groups...different ways of looking at things...different behaviors...different values—how are we to understand this incredible diversity of human experience so that we can navigate successfully in an increasingly chaotic and shrinking world? The intent of this course is to examine the psychological foundations underlying the identity of the "self," "identity" and "world view" in an effort to understand the differences that exist from culture to culture, from generation to generation, from family to family, from profession to profession, and from individual to individual.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

PSY2022 - Human Growth and Development

In Human Growth and Development, students will learn the normal developmental stages of the human life cycle. The stages of human development will be examined within the context of the biological, psychological, sociological, intellectual, and emotional processes. Relevant cross-cultural comparisons are used to illustrate the unity and diversity of human life.

Prerequisite(s): PSY1001

Credits: 4

SOC1001 - Introduction to Sociology

This course, a scientific study of human social activity, will provide the student with a new way of looking at the world. In learning about the sociological perspective, the student will be challenged to see the general in the particular, the strange in the familiar, and the importance of the global perspective.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

SPC1026 - Public Speaking

Students will develop and refine presentation skills focusing on compiling, organizing and outlining the research material in preparation for the assignments.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

Math and Science Electives - Choose one:

AHS1001 - Medical Terminology

This course presents a study of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. This course is designed for health profession students who require study in the fundamentals of medical terminology as part of their professional curriculum.

Prerequisite(s): ENG0099

Credits: 4

BIO1015 - Pathophysiology (11- week course)

Pathophysiology is an introductory study of disease processes in humans. Etiology, clinical manifestations, complications, common treatments, and diagnostic findings are reviewed by body systems and developmental stages.

Prerequisite(s): BIO1013 AND BIO1014 with grades of "C" or better

Credits: 4

Humanities Electives - Choose 2:

ENG2002 - World Literature

This course focuses on world literary selections. Topics include the critical evaluation of the literary genres: story, poetry and drama.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1002

Credits: 4

HUM1001 - Art History: Prehistory to the Middle Ages

This course is a history of art from the prehistoric/tribal period through the Middle Ages. Students will analyze the design and artistic concepts common to all art work, and will also cover the external themes and influences that shaped art at various point in history and across cultures.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1001 Co/Pre-Requisite

Credits: 4

HUM1002 - Art History: Renaissance to the Modern Period

This course is a history of art from the Renaissance to the Modern period. The concepts, artists, works, and styles of the periods will be studied. Students will analyze the design and artistic concepts common to all art work, and will also cover the external themes and influences that shaped art at various point in history and across cultures.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1001

Credits: 4

PHI2301 - Introduction to Philosophy

This course introduces students to critical philosophical thinking. Students will confront fundamental questions of self and identity, of freedom and determinism, of belief and truth, and of ethics and morality. Critical thinking activities will challenge students to incorporate philosophy into their daily lives by applying the questions of philosophy to themselves and their world. As a methodology, this course will use the specifics of current events in the world to give a concrete context for the philosophic topics covered in the study materials.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1002 or ENG2001

Credits: 4

General Education Electives - Choose two:

BIO1015 - Pathophysiology (11- week course)

Pathophysiology is an introductory study of disease processes in humans. Etiology, clinical manifestations, complications, common treatments, and diagnostic findings are reviewed by body systems and developmental stages.

Prerequisite(s): BIO1013 AND BIO1014 with grades of "C" or better

Credits: 4

BIO1020 - Biology I

Principles of Biology I is the first in a two-course sequence in biology. The course introduces biology, scientific methods, biological chemistry, cells, energy for life, basic genetics, and biotechnology. The course also compares human and plant organization and function. The student will also complete writing assignments that will introduce the student to scientific literature.

Prerequisite(s): and ENG1001 Co/Pre-Requisite MAT0099

Credits: 4

BIO1021 - Biology II

Principles of Biology II is the second in a two-course sequence. This course continues the study of biology detailing the roles of the endocrine and nervous systems in maintaining homeostasis. The course continues with the study of human development, chromosomal, inheritance, human evolution, and the environment. The student will also complete writing assignments that will advance the student's use of scientific literature.

Prerequisite(s): BIO1020 WITH "C" or better and ENG1001 Co/Pre-Requisite

Credits: 4

ENG2002 - World Literature

This course focuses on world literary selections. Topics include the critical evaluation of the literary genres: story, poetry and drama.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1002

Credits: 4

POL2076 - American Government

This course is an introduction to American politics and government, focusing on political processes and institutions and on contemporary political issues.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1002 or ENG2001 Co/Pre-Requisite

Credits: 4

UVC1000 - Strategies for Success

Designed to help entering students develop a more effective approach to college success, this course emphasizes positive self-evaluation, goal-setting, and motivation; practical skills of successful students; effective use of the library and the many sources of information available; and the concepts and tools of critical thinking, and their applications.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

Major Curriculum - 90 Credits
Students are required to take 15 major courses as follows:

BSNPRE - BSN Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 45

NSG3006 - Professional Nursing Practice

This course provides an introduction to the theories, concepts, and knowledge necessary in professional nursing practice. It emphasizes professional role development; the value of life-long learning; and the trends, issues, values, and standards for advanced nursing practice. The students explore the application of the five integral components of the nursing profession?caring, communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and holism?in the professional nursing practice role.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 2

NSG3012 - Principles of Assessment for Registered Nurses

This course builds on the physical assessment skills of the registered nurse. The course takes a systems approach to physical assessment and includes both normal and abnormal findings.

Prerequisite(s): Transition into Professional Nursing for RN?s

Credits: 4

NSG3016 - Caring for a Multicultural Society

This graduate course will focus on ways to assist the nurse to provide holistic care in a multicultural society. Theories related to culture and caring, Holism and spirituality will be used as a foundation for understanding our multicultural world. Specific cultural practices, beliefs and issues affecting the health of persons and communities will be studied. Future directions of transcultural nursing are discussed with worldwide perspectives of different cultures and subcultures.

Prerequisite(s): 3005

Credits: 2

NSG3028 - Caring for the Community

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in the community and public health. The community and public health focus includes caring for people in the home, school, workplace, health department, as well as various agencies. The course also focuses on the environment, epidemiological issues, and vulnerable populations across the lifespan, communicable disease, and health promotion. Perspectives on health care and community oriented nursing, influences on healthcare delivery, and conceptual and scientific approach applied to community oriented nursing are also emphasized. The principles of professional nursing care to culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups are integrated throughout the health-illness continuum.

Prerequisite(s): NSG3016

Credits: 4

NSG4028 - Concepts of Teaching and Learning

This course gives the registered nurse the opportunity to enhance his/her patient teaching skills and develop skills for staff education. Principles of learning, teaching strategies, communication, and preparation of continuing education programs will be included. Considerations for teaching and learning with a diverse population will be explored.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

NSG4029 - Leadership in a Diverse Society

This course prepares the registered nurse, not only for a professional leadership role, but will enhance his/her ability to work with professionals of other cultures. This course emphasizes professional leadership while assisting to develop specialized nursing management skills.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

NSG4064 - Financial Management for Nurses

In this course the student will explore nursing finance and budgeting issues. This course will introduce the student to an overview of the health care system, ethics, leadership and budgeting strategies. The student will also examine the use of information technology.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

NSG5000 - Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse: Transformational Leadership in Advanced Practice

This course examines the role of the advanced practice nurse in the clinical, primary care, education, administration, health policy, and research arenas. The historical role of the nurse, change theory and leadership models are emphasized. Self-reflection, self-mastery, professional integrity, empowerment, and ethical decision making will be discussed to help the student transition from clinical nurse to the role of advanced practice nurse.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

NSG5002 - Advanced Theoretical Perspectives

This course explores theories related to nursing, health care and learning. Students will have the opportunity to analyze and critique various theories. Students will demonstrate how theory is applied to research.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

NSG5003 - Advanced Pathophysiology (11-week course)

This course will examine common pathological conditions of the human. Pharmacologic, medical, and nursing interventions will be included.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

NSG6001 - Advanced Nursing Practice I

In this course, the learner will synthesize content from physiology, pharmacology, and nursing treatment modalities in order to develop expertise in nursing and collaborative practice. This course will focus on common health problems across the life span.

Prerequisite(s): NSG5000 NSG5003

Credits: 4

NSG6002 - Advanced Nursing Practice II

In this course the learner will synthesize content from physiology, pharmacology and nursing treatment modalities in order to develop advanced practice skills in health promotion and disease prevention using the focus areas of Healthy People 2010.

Prerequisite(s): NSG5000 NSG5002 NSG5003 NSG6001

Credits: 4

NSG6101 - Nursing Research Methods (11-week course)

This course prepares the student to critique research studies, identify researchable problems within the clinical setting, and design research projects to generate and apply new knowledge. Both quantitative and qualitative research designs will be addressed.

Prerequisite(s): NSG5000 NSG5002

Credits: 4

Nursing Elective - Choose one:

NSG4065 - Complementary and Alternative Methods of Nursing

In this course the student will explore complementary and alternative methods of healing. Principles of psychophysiology of healing will be discussed. Alternative therapies such as energy healing, imagery, and music therapy will be examined.

Prerequisite(s): Transition into Professional Nursing for RN?s

Credits: 4

NSG4066 - Palliative Care

In this course the student will explore concepts and issues in end of life care. Students will learn strategies to give optimum end of life care to the individual and the family. Symptom management, legal/ethical considerations, grief and death will be covered.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

NSG4067 - Gerontological Care

This course focuses on the care of the older adult. Pathophysiology of normal aging and common ailments will be discussed. The course will examine the older adult in the community, long-term care, and acute care.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

Capstone
Students are required to take 1 capstone course as follows:

NSG6999 - Graduate Project in Nursing (11-week course)

The research project course is a cumulative experience where students demonstrate the integration of research, practice, and theory by formalizing their research project proposal.

Prerequisite(s): NSG5001 NSG5002 NSG6101

Credits: 4

Nurse Educator Specialization
Students are required to take 5 specialization courses as follows:

NSG6003 - Teaching and Learning Strategies

This course provides content to assess and motivate learners. Classroom, clinical, simulation and other technology methods will be addressed. The emphasis is on developing the creativity of the nurse educator.

Prerequisite(s): NSG5000 NSG5002 NSG5003

Credits: 4

NSG6102 - Evaluation of Educational Outcomes in Nursing

This course covers content relevant to testing and evaluating learners in classrooms, skills labs, and clinical practice settings. Content includes test construction and design; performance based assessment, assessment of critical thinking and standardized testing.

Prerequisite(s): NSG5000 NSG5002

Credits: 4

NSG6103 - Curriculum Design & Evaluation in Nursing Education

This course prepares the learner to design, examine, revise, and evaluate nursing curriculum. Connecting nursing curricula content to philosophy, objectives, and outcomes will be analyzed.

Prerequisite(s): NSG5000 NSG5002

Credits: 4

NSG6201 - Practicum in Nursing Education I (11-week course)

In this course the learner enacts the role of the nurse educator. The focus of this course is health across the life span. Content will include both didactic and clinical teaching experiences. This course involves obtaining a local mentor and practicing the role of the nurse educator. The learner will synthesize caring and wholism into teaching experiences. The majority of course time will be spent in an educational setting mutually agreed upon by the instructor and the student. Online time will be used to analyze and evaluate this experience. This course will run concurrent with MSN6999.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

NSG6202 - Practicum in Nursing Education II (11-week course)

This course gives the learner the opportunity to choose an area of nursing education. The learner will obtain a local mentor and enact the role of the chosen nurse educator. The learner will synthesize the five pillars of caring, communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and wholism into clinical teaching experience. This course will run concurrently with NSG6999.

Prerequisite(s): All nursing courses except NSG6999 Research Project.

Credits: 4

Software Requirements:

• Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Microsoft Office Professional
• Norton Antivirus

Minimum Technology Requirements:

• PC: As a general guideline, students should not have computer specifications less than a Pentium III CPU, Windows XP with Service Pack 2, and 512 MB of RAM.
• Mac: As a general guideline, students should not have computer specifications less than a G3, G4, or G5 processor, MAC OS, and 512 MB of RAM.

Internet Requirements:

56K or faster Internet connection is required for online courses, however broadband is strongly encouraged.

Web Browser Requirements:

PC: At least one of the following browsers with Java enabled:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 (supported)
• Internet Explorer 7.0 (recommended)
• Internet Explorer 5.5 (supported)
• Firefox 1.x (supported)
• Firefox 2.0 (recommended)
• Firefox 3.0 (supported)

Mac: At least one of the following browsers with Java enabled:

• Safari 3.0 (supported for OS X)
• Safari 2.0 (recommended for OS X)
• Safari 1.2 (supported for OS X)
• Firefox 1.x (supported)
• Firefox 2.0 (supported)
• Firefox 3.0 (supported)

 

Software may be purchased through JourneyEd.

Dr. Gwen Morse

Dr. Gwen Morse received her Doctor in Nursing from the University of Arizona and her Master’s in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Education from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She has been teaching for twenty-three years in a wide variety of settings that range from undergraduate to graduate, non-profit to profit, and traditional classroom to online settings. In addition, she has served as a Director of Education for a multi-hospital setting and as Dean for a graduate program in Nursing. Her research interests and publications include women’s health issues, health promotion, scholarly writing style and use of technology in higher education.

Dr. Morse’s personal teaching philosophy is embedded in feminist pedagogy. She also believes that when learning is fun, we all learn, no matter how hard the subject. In her spare time, she maintains an HON approved website that is designed to provide educational resources for health educators as well as students. In addition, she routinely post podcasts (available via iTunes) in which she reviews current women’s health research for the general public.

Dr. Cynthia Bostick

Dr. Bostick was born and raised in Texas and now lives in New Mexico. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Denver, and her Master’s and Bachelor‘s degrees in Nursing from University of Texas. Her graduate focus was in psychiatric mental health and primary studies, where she researched family violence, abuse, addictions and arts as a healing modality.

She has practiced in Medical-Surgical Pediatrics and received ANCC certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health. She's been a faculty member in face to face and online classes since 1991 and held faculty positions in Texas, Colorado, California, Maine and New Mexico. She is new to South University Online in the nursing department. Most recently she published a book under her pen name, Davinia Bostick, entitled The Match. Her study of the sociopathic personality and family relationships played a role in the character development of the criminal minds in this thriller and the dynamics of love and forgiveness in family relationships.

Dr. Ruth Tarantine

Dr. Tarantine received a DrNP from Chatham University, a Master’s degree in Nursing Science from the University of Pittsburgh, and Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Carlow University. Prior to her experience in Education, Dr. Tarantine worked for several years in critical care and transplant nursing. Dr. Tarantine holds a specialty certification in Critical Care Nursing from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

In addition to Dr. Tarantine's teaching responsibilities at South University, she also maintains a part-time nursing practice at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Tarantine is currently conducting research on the use of high fidelity simulation as a teaching strategy, and its transferability into clinical practice. In addition, she is also conducting research on the quality of life of COPD patients, and the use of a multidisciplinary approach to decrease hospital readmissions.