School of Nursing

Degree Programs
Faculty

Welcome to the School of Nursing. The Miller College School of Nursing and the RN to School of Nursing Program focus on the growth and development of the registered nurse. We strive to provide students with areas of education that will assist in achieving their professional goals. Miller College nursing education is based on the conceptual framework of professional practice, research-evidence-based practice, relationship-centered caring, and leadership development.

Our school prides itself on providing unique educational experience by offering small class sizes, courses taught by practitioners and field experts, curriculum designed to meet the needs of the student and employers, and personalized academic advising. All the faculty and staff at Miller College are committed to establishing student success and inspiring and challenging them to reach their goals.

Please call me at (269) 660-8021 ext. 2927, or stop by my office when you are on campus. I look forward to working with you and assisting you to achieve your professional nursing goals.

Sincerely,

Theresa Dawson, RN MSN
Chair of the School of Nursing
dawsonth@millercollege.edu

Mission Statement
The Mission of the School of Nursing, in support of the Mission of Miller College, is to graduate students who exhibit a high level of competence in the area of professional nursing and who demonstrate service to the community. The Miller College School of Nursing values student learning, critical thinking, oral and written communication skills, and an understanding of a globally-oriented world.

Philosophy Statement
The faculty in the School of Nursing are committed to providing quality educational opportunities for students who are preparing for challenging careers or continuing to further their professional education. This commitment is structured to provide broadly-educated, globally-oriented, ethical professionals whose competence enables them to actively contribute to their profession, community, and society. The School of Nursing seeks to provide a learning environment of small classes, faculty members who are readily accessible to a diverse student body, and a personalized student advisement program. The academic program is designed to meet the educational needs of students by promoting breadth, depth, and the integration of knowledge with professional practice. The curriculum draws upon the conceptual framework of professional practice in nursing, research-evidence based practice, relationship-centered caring, and leadership. The School of Nursing is committed to being responsive by assisting students in developing intellectual concepts, good citizenship, and leadership skills. The faculty work individually with students, so that the plan of study is both comprehensive and coherent.

Download a copy of the RN to BSN Conceptual Framework

School of Nursing Degree Programs

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Nurse Applicant Program (what is this?? - click here!)

The official name of the program of study is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The degree requires at least 45 semester hours of 300 and 400 level courses and is designed to prepare students for the professional nursing role. Click here to download the RN to BSN program plan.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Current, unrestricted, and unencumbered Registered Nurse Licensure fulfills all General Education Requirements except the 21 semester hours of Miller College and BSN Core classes listed below:

CORE REQUIREMENTS - 21 SH
COMM 310 Presentation Delivery and Design 3 SH
• LBAR 300 Junior Seminar 3 SH
• ENGL 310 Advanced Composition & Textual Analysis 3 SH
MATH 305 Applied Statistics 3 SH
PHIL 310 Business and Professional Ethics 3 SH
PSYC 310 Organizational and Group Dynamics 3 SH
• SCIE 330 Research Methods 3 SH

BSN MAJOR - 24 SH
• BSRN 300 Community Health 3 SH
BSRN 330 Nurse Leadership I 3 SH
BSRN 340 Pharmacology 3 SH
BSRN 410 Nurse Leadership II 3 SH
BSRN 420 Pathophysiology 3 SH
BSRN 430 Nursing Research Project 3 SH
• BSRN 499 Senior Seminar 3 SH
Electives 3 SH

Select one of the following courses:
BSRN 400 Advanced Physical Assessment
BSRN 310 (MGMT 310) Advanced Human Resources Management
BSRN 402 (EDUC 402) Classroom Management
HADM 300 Medical Informatics

Transfer Credits and/or Electives: 75 SH
Total Courses in the Degree: 120 SH

• Miller College Core

School of Nursing Faculty & Staff

Miller College faculty and staff come from all walks of life and are dedicated to sharing their real-world experience with you in the classroom. Please look for the magnifying glass throughout this site and click on it for more detailed information about that individual's work history and experience in the field.

		Theresa Dawson, R.N., M.S.N. A.D.N.  Kellogg Community College B.S.N., Michigan State University M.S.N., Grand Valley State University C.C.R.N. (Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse) dawsonth@millercollege.edu
		Tonie McMaster, R.N., B.S.N. A.A.S. in Nursing, Kellogg Community College B.S.N., Spring Arbor University M.S.N. in progress, Grand Valley State University mcmastert@kellogg.edu
		Debra Pierce, R.N., M.S.N. A.A.S.  in Nursing, Kellogg Community College B.S.N., University of Michigan M.S.N., University of Phoenix pierced@millercollege.edu
		Johanna Hurst, R.N., M.S.N. hurstjo@millercollege.edu