Department of Nursing

Faculty

TIFFANY GREER (2005)
	Director of Nursing Programs; Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N, 1997, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.N., 2001, Governors State University PhDc, Capella University

LINDA DAVISON (1984)
	Director of Nursing Accreditation and Assessment; Professor of Nursing
Diploma, 1971, J.F. Burnham School of Nursing B.S.N., 1979, Governors State University M.S.N., 1983, Governors State University M.B.A., 1989, Olivet Nazarene University Ed.D., 2006, Nova Southeastern University

ROSALIE TUTTLE (2005)
	Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1974, University of Texas M.S.N., 1978, Texas Women’s University Ph.D., 2009, Capella University

SUSAN DAY (2006)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing; Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing
B.S.N., 2003, Aurora University M.S.N., 2006, Walden University

YVETTE ROSE (2008)
	Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1998, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.N., 2007, Governors State University D.N.P., 2015, Governors State University

MARY NEHLS (2013)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., 1990, Kankakee Community College B.S.N., 2010, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.N., 2012, Olivet Nazarene University

DEANNA VANKUREN (2013)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., 1995, Kankakee Community College B.S.N., 2010, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.N., 2012, Olivet Nazarene University

DEBORAH WRIGHT (2014)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 2000, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.N., 2012, Olivet Nazarene University

TAWNI BUENTE (2015)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1997, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.N., 2011, Olivet Nazarene University

JAMIE HOFRICHTER (2015)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., 2006, Prarie State College B.S.N., 2013, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.N., 2014, Olivet Nazarene University

TAMMY MYLCRAINE (2015)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing
LPN, 1983, Rockford School of Practical Nursing AND, 1992, Parkland College B.S.N., 2011, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.N., 2012, Olivet Nazarene University

NANCY PYLE (2015)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1978, Ball State University M.S.N., 2011 Olivet Nazarene University

CATHERINE DILLINGER (2016)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., 2009, Joliet Junior College B.S.N., 2013, Purdue University M.S.N., 2016, Olivet Nazarene University

GINGER SCHROERS (2016)
	Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1997, University of Illinois M.S., 2002, North Park University

Students are exposed to a variety of learning experiences, ranging from health promotion and maintenance to restorative care during illness. They work in a variety of health care agencies. These experiences help to broaden the student’s view of employment opportunities.

The nursing program is designed on the belief that the liberal arts are an essential foundation for nurses as they study person, health, the environment, and nursing.

The program has approval from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Kappa Sigma is the local chapter of the International Honor Society for Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau. Membership is based on scholastic and leadership achievement.

The baccalaureate nursing program has three tracks: the traditional four-year track, the RN-BSN completion track, and the accelerated BSN track (an approximately 16-month program primarily for individuals who already have a degree in another field).

The RN-BSN completion track, which is exclusively for registered nurses who have graduated from an associate degree nursing program or a diploma nursing program, and the accelerated BSN track are described in the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies section of the catalog. Graduate programs in nursing are also described in the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies section.

Undergraduate nursing majors work toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. They are prepared to sit for the 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.

A 2.75 cumulative GPA and a satisfactory score on the HESI-A2 must be attained before taking NURS 202 - Introduction to Professional Nursing in the traditional four-year track. This entrance exam can only be taken twice to be considered for NURS-202. Formal application to the Nursing major is made in NURS 202. Admission requirements for the Nursing major include completion of all prerequisite courses, and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Students must submit evidence of good health in accordance with Illinois Department of Health regulations for health care agency personnel, and students must complete a criminal background check. The Department 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 Department. Talk to Department as to physical expectations.

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.

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. Students enrolled in the nursing program may not transfer nursing courses without prior approval of the progression committee of the Department of Nursing.

Students may not repeat more than one nursing course which has a lab and/or clinical. Students may not enroll in any nursing course more than two times.

Whether nursing courses were taken at Olivet or another school, the policy for admission/progression of the Department of Nursing will be followed.

Only two science courses may be taken twice to be considered for admission.

Graduation requirements include passing the NCLEX-RN Predictor Exam at the required level listed in the Department of Nursing Student Handbook.

Students are required to complete HESI assessments in selected courses as outlined in the Department of Nursing Student Handbook.

Programs

Bachelor

Nursing Major, B.S.N.