About the Department
The department of Nursing offers a four-year program of study that leads to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Undergraduate Program
Upon completion of the program, a graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Examination for licensure as a registered nurse, and is prepared to function as a generalist in professional nursing practice.
The graduate is also eligible for graduate study based on individual achievement.
The program involves a foundation of liberal arts education with basic preparation in professional nursing.
Clinical Affiliations
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
Pocono, Muhlenberg, Cedar Crest
- St. Luke's University Hospital Network
Monroe, Anderson, Fountain Hill
A clinical preceptorship at the end of the senior year facilitates a smooth transition from student to graduate role.
Registered nurse baccalaureate graduates are prepared to practice in a variety of settings, which may include:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Physician Offices
- Schools
- Community Agencies and;
- Long-Term Care Facilities
Mission
The mission of the Department of Nursing is to:
- Prepare citizens qualified to practice as professional nurses in successful competition with graduates of colleges and universities throughout the United States.
- To meet national and local leadership needs in nursing and;
- To find personal life satisfaction in nursing practice through ever widening horizons of understanding and service.
Purpose
The purpose of the Department of Nursing is to offer a baccalaureate program in nursing, leading to the degree Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing.
Upon completion of the program, a graduate of the program is eligible to function as a generalist in professional nursing practice.
Nursing Accreditation
The baccalaureate nursing program at East Stroudsburg University at the main campus in East Stroudsburg PA is accredited by the:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN to BS Program (online) nursing program is continually accredited (March, 2021)
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program
Contact Us
Campus Address
DeNike Center for Human Services 202
(570) 422-3474
Department Chair, Nursing
Dr. Kelly-Anne M. Varcoe
kvarcoe@esu.edu
(570) 422-3576
