Become the Heart of Healthcare
Nurses are vital in the modern healthcare field. They work directly with other healthcare professionals while performing labwork, research, and patient care. For this reason, nurses must possess multiple skills and traits.
The Nursing Program at Mansfield University teaches a variety of clinical, technical, and interpersonal skills that can be applied to any aspect of healthcare. We empower our students to think, act, and solve problems confidently under pressure. In turn, Nursing graduates from Mansfield University are in high demand.
With exceptional training and a bright career outlook, the Nursing Program at Mansfield University is one of the best steps you can take towards your future in healthcare.
A 2018-19 Program of Distinction
Mansfield University has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2015 and has recently received program-specific recognition in Nursing. Colleges of Distinction has granted this award after a comprehensive vetting process, individually selecting schools based on qualities such as accreditation, breadth of program, and a track record for success.
Nursing at Mansfield University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
For specific course and program requirements, please consult the current undergraduate catalog.
The Bachelor of Science Program in Nursing is designed to blend the resources of a public university and a regional medical center, leading to a program that is both academically and clinically strong. This training program is jointly sponsored by Mansfield University and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Students who are not yet registered nurses spend their first two years at Mansfield University completing general education and nursing courses. The remainder of the program consists of intensive classroom, laboratory, and clinical coursework at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Students also have the opportunity to learn in community settings such as nursing homes, elementary and secondary schools, nursery schools, outpatient clinics, and public health agencies.
Completion of the Nursing Program prepares students with the essential skills necessary to develop intellectual curiosity and clinical judgement. These, paired with communication and therapeutic nursing skills, provide the basis for the development of a successful and professional nursing practitioner. This program prepares individuals for career opportunities in acute, chronic, and community settings in addition for continued education at the graduate level.
This program provides a strong background in nursing as well as the liberal arts and sciences.
Careers
Many of our Nursing graduates have found successful careers in the following professions:
- Nurse Coach
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Hospice Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Nurse Case Manager
- Occupational Nurse
- Dialysis Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Nurse Educator
For a listing of available jobs and internships in your field, visit the Career Center at Mansfield University!