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STUDENT

Spotlight

VALERIE DEMATEO
Nursing
As a nursing student,
Valerie has had the
opportunity to work
in various hospitals in

NURSING

Bachelor of Science
Baltimore.“ I worked in the Emergency Department at Sinai Hospital and in
one-on-one patient care
at University of Maryland
St. Joseph Medical Center,
The nursing program prepares nurses to meet the challenges of the nursing profession in the 21st century. The philosophy and focus emphasize the ethics of care, critical thinking, and a spirit of inquiry in education, practice, service, and research. Upon successful completion of all degree requirements, graduates are eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination( NCLEX-RN) to become registered nurses.
Students enter the nursing major upon admission to the University and are given program-specific guidance throughout the curriculum. Clinical nursing courses begin in the third year and engage students in dealing with real-life issues in the world of healthcare. Small classes and clinical groups afford rich opportunities for students to build oneon-one professional mentoring relationships with nursing faculty.
Leaders in the nursing community value graduates of Stevenson’ s nursing program for their strong clinical skills and professionalism. The Stevenson nursing program also has an outstanding reputation among employers in Maryland and beyond.
Accreditation: The Bachelor’ s degree in nursing at Stevenson University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D. C., 20036, 202-887-6791
CLINICAL COURSES
Care of Children and Families
Care of the Childbearing Family
Care of Vulnerable Populations in the Community
Health Assessment
Introduction to Clinical Nursing
Leadership Practicum
Medical / Surgical Nursing I, II, III
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
and I am currently doing clinical rotations at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore,” she says. When asked what she likes most about the nursing program, Valerie says,“ I was able to start as a nursing student beginning my freshmen year. I didn’ t have to wait to apply my junior year and have to fight for limited space in the program.”
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