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www.aacn.nche.edu) and approved by the Council of State of Maine of Nursing, Augusta, Maine.
Using the College network complete eLearning Module (TM) and personalized tutoring allows students to obtain up to 30 college credits of general education and elective courses by passing end-of-school course examinations d equivalence. Through a combination of these equivalency exams, online courses Saint Joseph&&9;s College and transfer credits, nurses can fulfill their degree efficiently up one third of the cost of traditional programs.
Dr. Lois Hamel, program director for nursing distance to St. Joseph, said: "This relationship will allow more practice nurses the opportunity to pursue a BSN (and MSN) around their busy schedules.Nurses are feeling the pressure now that facilities wishing to acquire the AACN Magnet status, which imposes a higher percentage of their nurses hold bachelor&&9;s or master&&9;s degree in nursing. "
The online BSN Completion Degree Program at Saint Joseph&&9;s focuses on patient outcomes in all residential care. Participants will learn about evidence-based care, clinical decision making, ethical practices, population-based care, health promotion and disease prevention. The online environment with St. Joseph&&9;s course dates monthly departure is both practical and flexible, making the program an excellent complement to the College network.
"The college system is excited by this new partnership," said Gary Eyler, Chairman and CEO of the college system."By combining St. Joseph College of Maine management in nursing education to our expertise in distance education, we&&9;ve developed courses that are just as academically rigorous as traditional classroom based, but much more convenient for nurses working today online courses - accounting. "
About the College network, Inc.
Since 1992, the College network, Inc., has provided educational solutions that enable companies to help employees further their education and training with college degrees and professional certificates from highly acclaimed universities. As one of the countries leading online learning and partner with some key institutions of the nation&&9;s higher education, the College network has helped hundreds of thousands of adults to continue their studies without interruption of their life. Visit www.college-net.com or call 1-800-39-LEARN (395-3276) for more information.
About Saint Joseph College of Maine
St. Joseph College of Maine is a home help, a Catholic liberal arts college founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy. The College serves approximately 1,000 undergraduate students living on campus in southern Maine, and over 2,300 online students across the United States and in over 20 other countries. St. Joseph has offered undergraduate programs and distance education for over 30 years.
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