1. RN-BSN Ground-Based Cohorts Strategic Plan 2017-2019
Re-design ground-based courses and explore curriculum revision based upon student feedback and outcomes
Maintain national accreditation standards for all programs
Support student scholarship and lifelong learning endeavors
Encourage RN-BSN students to seek out leadership roles in local, regional and national arenas
Develop “Virtual Cohorts” aimed at serving practicing nurses who’ve already achieved their AA
Increase cohort capacity based on community needs and availability of faculty resources
Encourage RN BSN alumni participation and membership in the DolphiNurse alumni organization
2018
Advance academic/practice partnerships to enhance student learning opportunities
Foster innovative teaching strategies designed to meet the needs of professional working students pursuing their BSN
Explore the development and implementation of a bridge from LPN to BSN and/or medic to BSN program
Explore initiatives and collaborations for a seamless transition from ADN to BSN education, i.e. Dual enrollment options.
2019
Hire highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach in the cohorts