School of Nursing

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www.millikin.edu/nursing

Dr. Teresa Gulley and Dr. Audra Trump, Interim Co-Directors (217) 424-5034

School of Nursing Faculty and Staff:
Full-Time: Susan Ainsworth, Julie Auton, Caitlin Eckhart, Gail Fyke, Teresa Gulley, Angela Lafrenz, Pam Laskowski, Tara Morris, Jamie Nickell, Kelly Slade, Audra Trump, and Travis Whisman.
Administrative Assistant: Bonnie Niemeyer

Accreditation and Approval

The Millikin University School of Nursing was founded in 1978. The nursing program has the approval of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The School of Nursing is a member of the Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing, the National League for Nursing, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Millikin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneacation.org).

The Millikin University and Decatur Memorial Hospital Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 222 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847.655.1160.

The Millikin University School of Nursing offers:

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN):

for students who wish to complete a baccalaureate nursing degree and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in any state in the U.S. to become a registered nurse (R.N.).

The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree (DNP). Additional information regarding these graduate degrees is available in the Graduate Millikin University Bulletin.

Professional Nursing Education:

Professional nursing education at Millikin accurately reflects James Millikin’s vision of the university as an institution where the scientific, the practical, and the industrial shall have a place of equal importance, side by side, with the literary and the classical. Nursing is a profession recognized for its intentional blend of the rigorous application of scientific knowledge with the art of caring. The framework for the nursing curricula at Millikin incorporates the School of Nursing mission, goals, and outcomes under the core concepts of person, nursing, environment, and health.

Mission of the School of Nursing:

The nursing programs at Millikin University encourage personal and professional success by producing nurses who:

• Grow in personal and professional knowledge throughout their lifetimes
• Provide excellent healthcare that respects diverse, global communities
• Lead by demonstrating lives of meaning, value, and contribution
• Are inspired to imagine and achieve a desired future for healthcare delivery

General Information for all Nursing Programs

Program Costs and Payment Schedule:

• Refer to the Expenses section in this Bulletin for tuition and program costs. Books, supplies and miscellaneous resource material costs are not included in this figure.
• Payments plans are available through the Student Financial Center located in Shilling Hall.
• Holds are placed on accounts with an outstanding balance. This will prevent enrollment in subsequent semesters. If financial difficulties arise, students are encouraged to contact the Student Financial Center to make payment arrangements.

Financial Aid:

Please contact Student Financial Services office at (217) 424-6317 for all current information regarding financial assistance.

Academic Advising and Other Program Requirements:

Each nursing major is assigned an advisor from the School of Nursing faculty. Advisors assist with academic and career planning as well as other aspects of the educational program and community connections.

All nursing majors are required to read, be familiar with, and comply with the policies in the School of Nursing Student Handbook for their respective program and admission year. Students will be required to sign documentation of receipt and intent to comply with the School of Nursing policies as outlined in the handbook. Applicants who are admitted to the nursing major will be required to read the “Minimum Performance Standards for Admission and Guidelines for Accommodating Students with Disabilities” document which is included in the School of Nursing Student Handbook and then sign the “Student Identification of Accommodation Needs” disclosure form. Additional policies and requirements specific to health and safety standards and professional behavior are published in the School of Nursing Student Handbooks available in the School of Nursing office. All students must also comply with the policies in the Millikin University Student Handbook (available through the Millikin web site).

International Students:

International students applying to any of the nursing programs must submit official transcripts (in English) with an official evaluation of those transcripts by a foreign credentials evaluation agency and proof of English proficiency. International students should refer to the university admission requirements for proof of English proficiency as well as other university requirements.

Incomplete Grades:

See the University policy on incomplete grades. An incomplete grade may impede progression in the subsequent semester and consequently the sequential courses.

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