What to expect in Direct Entry Nursing at Northeastern
1. What to Expect
in
Direct Entry-
Hybrid
Nursing
School
RN Licensure Prep OnlineTheory Classes
Skills Lab Practice Clinical Placements
2. Getanswerstothefollowingquestions:
• What is the Direct Entry-Hybrid Nursing Program at
Northeastern?
• What does an online class look like?
• Is the program entirely online, or will I be going to campus?
• How much time does the program take?
• How do I get started?
4. WhatistheDirectEntry-HybridNursingProgram
atNortheastern?
• Designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in another
field to start a career in nursing
• Prepares for NCLEX exam / RN licensure
• Includes BSN and MS coursework, but the end result is an
MS:
BSN component combines theory classes, skills lab practice
and clinical placements in real hospitals
Theory and hands-on practice focus on sciences, nursing
theory, research and advanced clinical concepts
5. WhatistheDirectEntry-HybridNursingProgram
atNortheastern?
At Northeastern, Direct Entry-Hybrid confers a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) after four semesters full time
This means you can start pulling a salary as an RN 16
months after you start, once you’ve passed the NCLEX
You can finish the master’s degree component while you’re
working – part time or full time, it’s up to you
Choose from two MS options:
Nursing Administration/Leadership and Policy
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
6. WhatistheDirectEntry-HybridNursingProgram
atNortheastern?
Northeastern is a school on the move
• 2013: Forbes ranks Northeastern a “Top College”:
236 / 650 on the overall list
167 in Private Colleges
114 in Research Universities
96 in the Northeast
• 2011: U.S.Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing
was ranked by the U.S. News andWorld Report as one of
the “Best Graduate Nursing Anesthesia Programs”
8. Whatdoesanonlineclasslooklike?
• Online classes are an ideal way for busy adults to learn
• Same content as a traditional class, but with more flexibility
• Curriculum lives on a web-based platform that’s accessible
anywhere with an Internet connection
• Learning modules and group discussions built into each class
• Assignment deadlines are met on your terms
• Online classes are reserved for theory (didactic) concepts
9. Online Classes
Self-discipline is critical
Web platform is the keeper of
course content; student can
access any piece of material
at any time
Listen and replay original
lectures as often as needed
Lectures and textbooks work
together to explain course
content
Student learning is self-
motivated and directed
Traditional Classes
Physical attendance is critical
Instructor is the keeper of
course content; releases
material a little at a time
One chance to absorb
material first-hand
Live lecture is the primary
method for content delivery;
textbooks are supplementary
Student learning can be
affected by content delivery
(instructor, environment)
10. Course content can include:
Audio lectures
Assigned reading
Videos
Review questions
Exercises
Exercises may simulate real
clinical case studies with
you as the decision maker
Other types of exercises
include demonstrations and
labeling/matching
12. Istheprogramentirelyonline,orwillIbegoing
tocampus?
• Online learning is just one component of Direct Entry-
Hybrid
• Program comprises online theory classes, skills lab practice
and clinical placements in real hospitals
• Segments run concurrently so you can learn, practice
and apply at the same time
• Skills lab is based on Northeastern’s main campus in
Boston
• Clinical placements occur onsite at hospitals and
healthcare facilities in and around Boston
13. Skills Lab Practice
Lab time on Boston campus
is a main focus in the BSN
portion
Skills lab operates like a nine-
bed hospital wing
Practice on manikins that
mimic any human function
Learn from faculty and
practice with your peers
Acquire the skills you’ll be
performing in your clinicals
14. Clinical Placements
Observe and work with RNs
and other medical pros during
routine hospital shifts
Provide hands-on care for
real patients
Receive exposure to
different clinical units /
medical specialties
Gain other healthcare
experience in settings such
as community health and
home care
Clinical placements are within
a 50-mile radius of Boston
16. Howmuchtimedoestheprogramtake?
• The BSN component can be finished in 16 months (four
semesters full time)
• Each semester includes online classes, skills lab and clinicals
• Credit hours for online classes and lab sessions vary per
semester
• Locations for clinical placements change each semester
• Additional time commitments include proctored exams and
academic advising at nursing site in Burlington
• MS is typically finished after passing the NCLEX and finding
work as an RN; full-time and part-time tracks available
17. Semester 1 Breakdown
Online Classes: 5
16 credits
Skills Lab: 1 session / week
2 credits
8 hours on Boston campus
Clinicals: 1 placement
2 credits
50-mile radius of Boston
Proctored Exams: 1-2 / week
Burlington site
Days of commuting: 3-4 / week
Lab, clinicals & exams
18. Semester 2 Breakdown
Online Classes: 4
10 credits
Skills Lab: 1 session / week
1 credit
8 hours on Boston campus
Clinicals: 2 placements
4 credits
50-mile radius of Boston
Proctored Exams: 1-2 / week
Burlington site
Days of commuting: 4-5 / week
Lab, clinicals & exams
19. Semester 3 Breakdown
Online Classes: 3
11 credits
Skills Lab: none
Clinicals: 2 placements
4 credits
50-mile radius of
Boston
Proctored Exams: 1-2 / week
Burlington site
Days of commuting: 3-4 / week
Lab, clinicals & exams
20. Semester 4 Breakdown
Online Classes: 2
6 credits
Skills Lab: none
Clinicals: 2 placements
8 credits
50-mile radius of
Boston
Proctored Exams: 1-2 / week
Burlington site
Days of commuting: 3-4 / week
Lab, clinicals & exams
22. HowdoIgetstarted?
1. Call 888.206.6004 for program eligibility and requirements
2. Meet with an advisor in Burlington for straight talk on
nursing school, including:
Completing your nursing prerequisites
Working and going to school at the same time
Paying for another college degree
Picking a start date
23. HowdoIgetstarted?
Check out basic information on nursing
Northeastern Nursing Blog: NortheasternNursing.com
Get nursing resources, career advice and admissions guidance
RN Job Summary: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Obtain an industry profile, job outlook, salary averages and more
Your Guide to a Career in Nursing: Find Nursing Schools
Learn about what nurses do, where you can work as a nurse,
common pathways to becoming an RN and the benefits of a BSN
24. HowdoIgetstarted?
Connect with Northeastern Nursing on social media
Facebook: Facebook.com/NortheasternUniversityNursing
Twitter: Twitter.com/NEU_Nursing
Pinterest: Pinterest.com/NursingatNEU
YouTube: YouTube.com/NortheasternNursing
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Google+: https://plus.google.com/+NortheasternNursing/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/northeastern-
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