Case Western Reserve University is one of the nation's leading
independent research universities, with programs that encompass
the arts and sciences, engineering, the health sciences, law,
management and social work. Case's enrollment and resources,
distributed among undergraduate, graduate, and professional
programs, achieve a balance that is distinctive among American
universities.
The Bolton School is consistently ranked as one of the top
nursing schools in the country, offering a B.S.N. (bachelor's
degree), an M.S.N. (master's degree), D.N.P. (doctorate of
nursing practice), or Ph.D. in nursing.
A leader in interdisciplinary and global research, the Bolton
School is committed to the relentless pursuit of excellence in
service to local and global communities, and is a member of the
World Health Organization.
The Bolton School seeks to graduate more nurses with higher
degrees into the job market at decision-making levels. Ranging
from clinical specialists to nurse practitioners, teachers and
researchers, Bolton School graduates assume professional roles in
a variety of specialties. Many nursing students even become
entrepreneurs. Graduates of the school often acquire leadership
positions because of the strong background they receive while
they are students here.
BSN Program
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The Bolton School's BSN program is one of the few in the country
to allow students to begin their clinical experience during the
first term of enrollment, freshman year. Students have the
opportunity to complete over 1,600 clinical hours, far exceeding
the clinical experience offered at other schools of nursing.
Students are encouraged to participate in interdisciplinary
research projects with senior faculty. They can explore various
health issues in the global arena and are able to participate in
international activities during their senior year.
MSN Program
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More than 17 areas of specialization are offered in the Bolton
School's MSN program, including top ten nationally ranked
programs in Nursing Anesthesia, Clinical Nurse Specialist -
Adult/Medical Surgical and Gerontological Nursing. There are
several program options which include full-time, part-time and
online educational venues to meet the varying needs of current
and potential students.
Full-time students who have previously earned the BSN generally
begin their studies in the fall and can complete requirements for
the MSN in three or four semesters, depending on the major.
Students can begin part-time study in August, January or June.
Individualized programs can be designed for students in special
situations that require part-time study or an unusual program
plan.
The program admits BSN graduates, RNs and RNs with a bachelor's
degree in a non-nursing field.
DNP Program
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The newly developed Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is similar
in concept to practice doctorates in other professions such as
medicine (MD), law (JD) and dentistry (DDM), and the Bolton
School is one of the first nursing schools in the country to
offer this program. DNP students join the program from multiple
entry points to accommodate their diverse prior educational
backgrounds, resulting in a practice doctorate that is used in
leadership roles on the front lines of the nursing profession.
The three entry options for the DNP program are the following:
- Graduate Entry MSN/DNP (for those without a nursing degree)
- Post-Licensure DNP (for those with an RN)
- Post-MSN DNP (for those who have already attained a masters
in nursing)
PhD Program
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The primary purpose of the PhD program is to prepare scientists
who initiate and conduct research relevant to nursing. Expertise
in clinical nursing and competence in research are required to
prepare scholars to disseminate knowledge into clinical practice
and nursing education. To achieve excellence in the academic
program, students engage in activities consistent with faculty
areas of research. The faculty are committed to the intellectual
growth of the student, which is achieved by mentoring and
collaboration in scholarship.
