Case Western Reserve University

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 of Nursing

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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 dedicated to improving the health of all citizens 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.

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