Remington College of Nursing set to debut at Lake Mary campus in January
For Immediate Release
The accelerated 12-month program will allow students who already have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in another field to pursue a career in nursing.
Orlando, FL - 1/29/2009 –As Baby Boomers continue to age, the number of older people, who are much more likely than younger people to need nursing care, is projected to grow rapidly. To help ease the nursing shortage in central Florida and provide hands-on training for an in-demand career, Remington College of Nursing, is introducing an accelerated 12-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for students who already have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a different field.
The four-quarter program will begin on January 26, 2009. After successfully completing the coursework, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse.
Our campus, located in Lake Mary, FL, features modern classrooms and a clinical simulation laboratory, which contains human patient simulators, mannequins and medical equipment designed for students to practice technical, decision-making and problem solving skills encountered in a nursing environment.
“Our program is filling a niche by focusing on students who are in career transition and are interested in pursuing a career in nursing,” said Valerie Browne-Krimsley, EdD, RN, who is campus director and dean of Remington College of Nursing.
“There is always a need for nurses, especially since people are living longer and many of the nurses working today are nearing retirement age,” she added. “Nursing, as a career, has gradually changed over the years. There are more opportunities in different areas.”
Graduates of Remington College of Nursing-Orlando can practice in the health care field or return to school for a graduate degree in advance practice nursing, which will prepare them for a career as a nurse educator, administrator, nurse practitioner or midwife, as examples.
The 12-month program includes four to five days a week of class and clinical experiences. Remington College has developed affiliations with more than a dozen health care facilities in the Orlando area to offer students clinical opportunities.
“Remington College is not a traditional college,” said President and CEO Jack Forrest. “We help our students develop skills that prepare them for new careers, and many of our programs can be completed in a year or less.
“Remington College strives to make it convenient for our students to finish their education – including the hours that classes are offered, our active career services department and our financial aid reps that are available to answer questions related to financial assistance,” Forrest added.
“Our instructors are experts in their fields of practice. They bring real-life experiences into the classroom, giving students valuable real-world knowledge,” Browne-Krimsley explained. “Since the student-to-teacher ratio is small, students receive one-on-one attention. We feel that the small student-to-teacher ratio, the technology that our new campus features and the outstanding clinical experiences at area health care facilities will effectively prepare our graduates for their new careers in this dynamic profession.”