Welcome Lakeland Employees!
As a Lakeland employee and registered nurse you have the opportunity to attend Andrews University with the purpose of receiving a Bachelor of Science in nursing. For your convenience, your associate's degree counts toward a total of 124 credits required for graduation from Andrews University with a Bachelor of Science. Some of the general education requirements will be met by courses you have already completed during your prior studies. We will review your transcript to determine the courses that will transfer. As a student you will benefit from the locality of Andrews University in relation to your workplace and in-person faculty interaction when needed. Last but not least, you will receive a special scholarship that reduces your per credit tuition to $240 and Lakeland Health is awarding $7,500 toward your tuition cost. Please follow Lakeland's policy regarding scholarship. We are excited for this opportunity to partner with Lakeland Health to help you build your future.
Application Deadlines:
Semester |
Application Deadline |
Spring |
November 15th
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Summer |
March 15th |
Fall |
June 15th |
Admissions Requirements:
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Associates degree in nursing
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Undergradute GPA of 2.5 or greater
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Registered Nursing License or equivalent accreditation in country of residence
* Official college/university transcripts are required prior to enrolling in classes
* Official high school transcripts are required if financial aid is needed
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Department Requirements:
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Transcripts: your appplication will be procesed based on your official transcript and you will be able to upload your documents directly into your application.
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Acceptable criminal background checks from a company recommended by the Department of Nursing
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Physical examinations that include:
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Tubercullin skin test (if positive a chest x-ray is required, will be evaluated individually and yearly thereafter)
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Proof of immunization or serum immunity for MMR1 and MMR2 (measles, mumps, rubella, rubeola)
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T-dap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussin)
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Hepatitis B testing
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Proof of either having had chickenpox, tested for varicella-zoster antibodies, or immunization
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Curret CPR certification
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Favorable drug screening results
*For physical examinations and favorable drug screening, please see myCB directions
Submit your documents
To make this process as convenient, secure, and safe as possible the Department of Nursing has partnered with Castle Branch. During the order placement you will be asked personal identifying information needed for security and compliance purposes. Supplying accurate and comprehensive information is important to the speed at which your order is completed. The fee for your background check and drug test is $78 paid to Castle Branch.
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Click on Place Order (Big Red Button).
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Click Please Select, then Student Screening.
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Choose option NS40bgdt: Background Check-Drug Test.
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Read Order Instructions and check ‘I have read this information,’ and Click to Continue (do twice).
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Complete all needed information on Certified Profile/myCB to place your order.
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If questions, concerns, or need help, please contact myCB at their direct line to the service desk at 888-723-4263 x 7196
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The email address you enter will be your username. Please remember the email and password that you entered in case you need to pause and to login for future use.
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After setting up your account, please check your email to complete the login, background check, and drug test.
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Once you are notified that both requirements are clear, please contact Department of Nursing to receive the code to order and complete your Medical Document Management portion.
Please contact us at Office (269) 471-3311 or nursing@andrews.edu if you have additional questions
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Login into your account
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Click on Place Order
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Enter Package Code given by Department of Nursing and submit. Complete all needed information that follows.
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To-Do Lists. Only complete items 1 through 10 (11-13 will be fulfilled during time at AU).
Please contact myCB at their direct line to the service desk at 888-723-4263 x7196, if you have questions, concerns, or need help.
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Nursing Major Courses (32 credits):
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
NRSG 305 |
Health Assessment |
3 |
NRSG 315 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
NRSG 320 |
Professional Nursing Concepts for the Registered Nurse |
3
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NRSG 414 |
Critical Care Nursing |
4 |
NRSG 418 |
Leadership in Nursing |
3 |
NRSG 438 |
Intercultural Mission Service in Nursing |
2 |
NRSG 443 |
Nursing Informatics |
3 |
NRSG 445 |
Nursing Research |
4 |
NRSG 450 |
Community Nursing |
4 |
NRSG 466 |
Complementary Wellness and Restoration II |
3 |
Review General Education Requirements
Transfer Student Credit Articulation Guidelines for Professional Degrees Andrews Core
Religion— 2 courses fulfilled through NRSG 466 and NRSG 438.
English—2 courses
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English Composition:
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English Composition I: An introduction to written composition. A general freshman composition course.
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English Composition II: An introduction to general research and/or critical writing from sources using documentation.
Communication—1 course
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A speech course:
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Public Speaking
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Interpersonal Communications
History—1 course
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Ancient World History
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Modern World History
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American History, Canadian History (for Canadian students)
Fine Arts/Humanities—1 course
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Any fine arts course
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Art History or Appreciation
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Music History or Appreciation, ensemble music (for a minimum of 3 credits)
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Literature History or Appreciation, 200-level or higher literature
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Philosophy
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Applied art for a minimum of 3 credits
Life/Physical Sciences—1 course with lab
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1 Life Science course
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Biology, Environmental or Nutrition
or
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1 Physical Science course
Mathematics—1 course
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College-level math, including statistics
Computer Literacy—per department
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Check with your department program for requirements
Service—1 course
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Check with your department program for requirements
Social Sciences—1 course
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Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Marriage and Family, Geography
Fitness Education—2 courses
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Have questions?
Contact the Department of Nursing at 269-471-3311 or nursing@andrews.edu