Cooperative Programs in Allied Health Professions (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant)
The student will receive the Bachelor's Degree from Allegheny College after successful completion of two years of advanced study at the nursing school. Students in this program must meet the major requirements of their academic department or a student-designed major, if applicable, and all other academic requirements of Allegheny College. Please refer to "Eligibility and Planning". The Allegheny faculty are willing to consider 3-2 programs leading to a BS in Nursing from other schools on an individual basis. Students should obtain and read the catalogues of the nursing schools to which they want to apply or contact the Admissions Office of those schools directly. Proposals for such programs must be initiated through and approved by the Health Professions Advisor, K. Peterson, the Health Professions Advisory Committee, and the Registrar, Dr. Sheffield prior to being presented to the faculty.
Admission to nursing school is competitive and the existence of a cooperative program arrangement between Allegheny College and the other institution does not assure an Allegheny student admission.
In addition to providing basic preparation for direct patient care, R.N. licensure and practice of professional nursing, the Bolton School of Nursing program includes an area of focus for advanced practice which is selected by the student, including health planning, policy and information management, and clinical investigation. Graduates are prepared to function at an advanced level in clinical practice and clinical research. All students currently enrolled in the program hold baccalaureate degrees or have completed a minimum of 90 hours of course work at a college or university that will grant them a degree after completion of one or two years in this ND program. ND students hold degrees in a variety of disciplines including the natural and social sciences as well as the humanities and arts.
General College Requirements:
Biology Major:
*This course should be taken before entering the nursing program.
NOTE: Many of the courses listed above require specific prerequisites. Students must consult the most current Allegheny College catalogue and the department chairpersons of the Biology and Chemistry Departments to be sure which prerequisites are needed for planning course schedules. In some cases students may be granted waivers of certain prerequisites, but this can be arranged only with the department chairperson's approval. All students who plan to formally enroll in the 3-4 Doctor of Nursing program must complete an appropriate form in January of their junior year certifying their arrangements with Allegheny College. This form is available from Dr. Sheffield, Registrar. Students interested in this program should consult with Ms. Peterson, Health Professions Advisor, Reis Hall. Students are also advised to discuss specific program and/or course requirements and admissions procedures with:
Peter Taylor, MBA
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106-4904
Phone: 1-800-825-2540, ext 201
