2024-2025 Catalog
School of Nursing
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Faculty
TIFFANY GREER (2004)
Professor of Nursing; Associate Dean, School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1997, Olivet Nazarene University
M.S.N., 2001, Governors State University
Ph.D., 2017, Capella University
YVETTE ROSE (2008)
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1998, Olivet Nazarene University
M.S.N., 2007, Governors State University
D.N.P., 2015, Governors State University
DEANNA VANKUREN (2013)
Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., 1995, Kankakee Community College
B.S.N., 2010, Olivet Nazarene University
M.S.N., 2012, Olivet Nazarene University
D.N.P., 2016, Governor’s State University
SUSAN ENFIELD (2014)
Director, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), and Master of Science in Nursing Program track (RN-MSN); Director of Assessment, School of Nursing
B.S.N., 1992, Olivet Nazarene University
Illinois School Nurse Certification (PEL-CSN), 2003, National Lewis University
M.S.N., 2010, Olivet Nazarene University
Doctoral Studies, Wilkes University
SUZANNE PHIPPS (2015)
Director, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Education, Transformational Leadership, and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program tracks; Professor
B.S.N., 2001, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
M.S.N., 2007, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
Ed.D., 2016, Olivet Nazarene University
CATHERINE DILLINGER (2016)
Associate Professor of Nursing, Pre-Licensure (ABSN and BSN) Program Director
A.A.S., 2009, Joliet Junior College
B.S.N., 2013, Purdue University
M.S.N., 2016, Olivet Nazarene University
Ph.D., 2022, Capella University
JOY OGDEN (2018)
Assistant Professor of Nursing; Coordinator, ABSN Program Track
B.S.N., 1974, Northern Illinois University
M.S.N., 2011, Olivet Nazarene University
QUEEN KISOSO (2019)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 2014, Olivet Nazarene University
M.S.N., 2016, Olivet Nazarene University
M.B.A., 2020, Lewis University
Doctoral Studies, Lewis University
BROOKE PIPER (2019)
Assistant Director, MSN Education & Transformational Leadership Program tracks; Director of Accreditation, School of Nursing; Professor
B.S.N., 2005, Olivet Nazarene University
M.S.N., 2009, University of Phoenix
D.N.P., 2018, Capella University
JACQUELINE BLOMQUIST (2020)
Assistant Professor of Nursing; Coordinator, ABSN Program Track
B.S.N., 2008 Lewis University
M.S.N., 2014, Lewis University
KAREN SMITH (2020)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1995, Ball State University
M.S.N., 2020, Western Governors University
APRIL CLARK (2021)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 2008, California Baptist University
M.N.E., 2010, University of Phoenix
Ph.D., 2021, Capella University
KIMBERLY LYNCH (2021)
Associate Professor of Nursing; MSN-FNP Program
B.S., 1987, Olivet Nazarene University
M.B.A., 1994, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
M.S.N., 2009, Ball State University
A.N.P., Certification, 2009
D.N.P., 2016, Ball State University
BECKY VINE (2022)
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., 1996, Kankakee Community College
B.S.N., 2018, Western Governors University
M.S.N., 2020, Western Governors University
PATRICIA NIELSEN (2022)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1995, Indiana Wesleyan University
M.S.N., 2006, Valparaiso University
D.N.P., 2010, Valparaiso University
Undergraduate nursing majors work toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). They are prepared to sit for the required NCLEX-RN exam, to practice as generalists, and to pursue graduate work in nursing.
The Nursing curriculum builds on a broad liberal arts foundation and is supported by behavioral and life science courses. Nursing studies progress from a wellness emphasis to life-threatening situations, while addressing clients as individuals, families, and communities.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Olivet Nazarene University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/. The BSN program also has approval from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
A 2.75 cumulative GPA and a satisfactory score on the HESI-A2 entrance exam must be attained before taking NURS 202 - Introduction to Professional Nursing . This entrance exam can only be taken three times to be considered for NURS 202 . Formal application to the Nursing major is made in NURS 202 . Admission requirements for the Nursing major include satisfactory completion of all prerequisite courses, and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Whether nursing courses were taken at Olivet or another school, the policy for admission/progression of the School of Nursing will be followed.
Students will not be admitted into nursing if any of the following courses are taken more than twice at any university: Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, and Medical Terminology. Students may not retake more than two science courses. Science courses eligible for transfer must have been taken within the last 10 years.
Transfer students in the traditional four-year track are accepted after all qualified Olivet students have been placed. Students wishing to transfer must meet the same nursing admission criteria as students who began their college work at Olivet.
Students must submit evidence of good health, in accordance with Illinois Department of Health regulations for health care agency personnel, and complete a criminal background check.
Transportation to and from clinical sites is the responsibility of the student.
Student grades are reviewed each semester. In order to progress to the next nursing level, students must receive a grade of “C” or higher in each nursing course, and a grade of “C” or higher in each of the supporting courses. A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 must be maintained to progress in nursing courses.
A student cannot fail more than one clinical/lab course in the program, excluding NURS 202 . Students may not enroll in any nursing course more than two times, including NURS 202 and NURS 330 .
Students are required to complete HESI assessments in selected courses as outlined in the School of Nursing Student Handbook.
Graduation requirements include passing the HESI RN Exit Exam at the required level listed in the School of Nursing Student Handbook.
The School of Nursing will make reasonable accommodation for those students who have special health problems or disabilities when such accommodation is possible as determined by the School and the Learning Support Services, a department of the Center for Academic Excellence. Please contact the School about physical expectations.
Kappa Sigma is the local chapter of the International Honor Society for Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau. Invitation for membership is based on scholastic and leadership achievement.
The baccalaureate nursing program has two tracks: the traditional four-year track, and the RN-BSN completion track. Olivet also offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) program with three track choices. For admission requirements please see ”Graduate & Online Undergraduate Admissions Policies and Procedures ”.
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