Lakeview reflects a proud heritage of over one hundred years in
providing excellence in nursing education. Lakeview College of
Nursing is a specialized, single purpose institution of higher
learning which offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Program. Students enrolled in the program have their choice of
two campuses: one in Danville, IL, and the other on the campus of
Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL.
Lakeview College of Nursing is a dynamic center of educational
excellence and a community of integrity and caring. The College
prepares competent, caring professional nurses for leadership
roles in the healthcare community.
Lakeview's small class size and friendly, accessible faculty,
staff and administration help to assure our students of getting
the personal attention often unavailable at larger colleges and
universities. Our faculty respect and model the knowledge of a
liberal education in classroom and clinical settings. The faculty
believes in an atmosphere where self awareness, critical
thinking, creativity, and leadership are paramount. Each student
has the opportunity to develop a professional identity and
commitment to continued personal and professional growth.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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This program is designed to meet the needs of men and women from
a broad range of ages and backgrounds. The primary focus is to
promote caring attitudes and behaviors in the professional nurse.
The curriculum is designed to provide a liberal and professional
educational foundation essential for competent practice with
ethical judgment, creative and critical thinking; for
understanding the individual and environment; for utilizing
nursing theory and research; for promoting personal and
professional growth and for enhancing motivation for continuing
education.
The graduate will be prepared at the baccalaureate level in
nursing to function as a generalist who is able to utilize the
nursing process in a variety of healthcare settings. The major
roles the graduate will be prepared to assume are direct provider
of care, planner/coordinator of care and contributing member of
the profession. The baccalaureate program is designed to prepare
the graduate for professional nursing practice within the legal
framework of the Illinois Nursing Act.
Traditional BSN Track
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The Traditional Track at Lakeview College of Nursing offers
students the opportunity to complete the baccalaureate program
within a traditional time frame (2 years). Students may enter
fall or spring semester with junior standing after completing 60
credit hours of general education and prerequisite requirements
at another accredited college or university. Students continue to
attend fall and spring semesters until completing the 64 credit
hours of required nursing courses.
Accelerated BSN Track
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Lakeview College of Nursing offers an Accelerated Track to all
basic students. This track allows students to enter fall or
spring semester with junior standing (after completing general
education and prerequisite requirements). Additionally, this
program permits students to accelerate completion of the BSN
program by allowing them to finish one full semester (15-16
credit hours) of nursing courses during a summer session. The
Accelerated Track allows students to complete the entire 64
credit hours of required nursing courses in 16 months. Students
who have chosen the Accelerated Track say that this structure not
only helps them graduate early, but also aids in their ability to
retain nursing knowledge.
RN-to-BSN Completion Track
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Lakeview College of Nursing recognizes that Registered Nurses
have met the goals and objectives of some of the BSN courses
through previous education and training. This track is designed
for Registered Nurse graduates of associate degree or diploma
programs who want to complete their bachelor's degree. Upon
completion of Lakeview's RN-BSN Track graduates find that doors
open to leadership positions, there is increased earning
potential and an opportunity to practice in a wider range of
settings.
Lakeview College of Nursing offers a very flexible,
individualized program which can be completed in 2 semesters if
the education and prerequisite courses are complete. RN Credit is
granted for nursing skills already learned through school or work
experience and courses may be taken either in the classroom or
via videotapes. Some coursework is also available on-line.
Clinicals may possibly be completed through a current employer or
arranged at another convenient locations.
Accreditation
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Lakeview is accredited by:
- The Higher Learning Commission (A Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools), 30 N. LaSalle St.,
Suite 2400, Chicago, IL; 800-621-7440
- The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61
Broadway - 33rd Floor, New York, NY; 212-363-5555 ext. 153
- The American Association Colleges of Nursing Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530,
Washington, DC; 202-463-6930.