Part-Time BSN for Working Professional Celebrates One Year Anniversary

August marks the first anniversary of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s Part-Time BSN Track for Working Professional based at the FAU Davie campus. The program was an instant success due to word of mouth and currently has 280 students enrolled.

“The students are truly a diverse representation of the community, ranging in ages from 21 to 60 years old and representing all ethnicities and cultures,” said Dr. Kyndall Pritchard, director of the Part-Time BSN Track. “Our students work in the community as elementary, middle, and high schoolteachers, professionals in health care, social workers, mental health counselors, law enforcement and the legal profession, to name a few. Many of the students are parents or care for extended family members and parents.”

The most exciting addition to the Part-Time BSN Track program are the new simulation and laboratory spaces that were completed in March 2020. The simulation rooms even include a simulator model that gives birth.  The practice laboratory offers the ability to hone skills and procedures on mannequins using real medical equipment and supplies.  “We are able to provide students with a practical experience that creates less anxiety and provides real-time feedback from faculty,” Dr. Pritchard said.

Admission requirements include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing.  Many of the current students hold masters and doctoral degrees, Dr. Pritchard said.

The Part-Time BSN Track is currently accepting applications for Spring 2021 from July 15 until September 30, 2020.  The program recently added three new full-time faculty positions, and plans to add a supporting administrative role for the Davie campus.

“We are growing by leaps and bounds, and will proudly graduate our first cohort in August 2021,” Dr. Pritchard said.