STU/UM Joint Nursing Program
The Joint Nursing Program between St. Thomas University and the University of Miami allows students to enter the University of Miami, School of Nursing to increase the supply of well-educated nurses prepared to serve the community’s health care needs. Students take their first two years of study at St. Thomas University and upon successful completion of the courses with an overall GPA of 3.2 students will then enter the University of Miami, School of Nursing to complete their junior and senior years.
St. Thomas University and the University of Miami are recognized for their quality and history of producing well prepared leaders. The joint Nursing Program is a unique pairing, combining two private universities to serve the academic and financial needs of the students. From day one, students will interact with the faculty from both universities. Students will have the opportunity to visit the University of Miami’s new nursing facility (M. Christine Schwartz Center for Nursing Education) and actually attend classes there during their junior and senior years. From the first day at St. Thomas, students will obtain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art computerized laboratory facilities. The Carnival Cruise Lines Science and Technology Building is scheduled to open in the fall 2008 at St. Thomas University. The 25,000 square foot technologically advanced facility will include a virtual simulation laboratory.
Admission Criteria
Students are eligible for admission to the Joint Nursing Program at St. Thomas University after meeting the following criteria.
· A high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
· SAT score of 1100 (verbal + quantitative) or ACT score of 23
· Complete the Undergraduate Application for Admission
· Submit a personal statement/essay
· Submit a letter of recommendation
Transfer Applicants must:
· Complete the Undergraduate Application for Admission
· Have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better
· Submit a personal statement/essay
· Submit a letter of recommendation
A maximum of 30 undergraduate credits from an approved institution can be transferred. Evaluation of credits is made on a case-by-case basis upon the approval of the Dean. Transfer students must have at least 30 credits remaining in the STU program to be accepted.
Students complete the freshman and sophomore years at St. Thomas University and then transfer to the University of Miami for the junior and senior years
Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.2 at St. Thomas University to enter the University of Miami, School of Nursing. The University of Miami does not accept any courses with a grade less than C.
Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall
3 ENG 101N Composition
3 BIO 108 Principles of Biology I
1 BIO 108L Principles of Biology I Lab
3 CHE 100N Intro. to Chemistry
3 MAT 181 Pre-Calculus/College Algebra
1 UNI 101N First Year College Experience
14 TOTAL
Spring
3 ENG 102N Composition & Literature
3 CHE 133 Chemistry for Health Sciences
1 CHE 133L Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab
3 PSY 201 Intro. to Psychology
3 CIS 205 Computer Applications
3 HUM/FIA Elective Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
16 TOTAL
Sophomore Year
Fall
3 ENG 200 Scientific Writing
3 BIO 230 Anatomy
1 BIO 230L Anatomy Lab
3 BIO 213N Microbiology
3 PSY 250 Statistical Analysis
3 EDU 260 Human Growth and Development
16 TOTAL
Spring
1 BIO 298 Medication Calculations
1 BIO 299 Medical Terminology
3 BIO 345 Physiology
1 BIO 345L Physiology Lab
3 SCI 306N Nutrition
3 FIA 230 Survey of the History of Art
3 PHI 353 Biomedical Ethics
15 TOTAL
61 Total Credits
Opportunities
Cutting Edge Research – Faculty are conducting research studies with a transcultural focus.
The Best Faculty – Through classes, clinical experiences, labs and research opportunities, students learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty.
A Focus on Multicultural Nursing – A multi-cultural emphasis prepares nurses to work in a variety of settings with diverse populations.
Renowned Clinical Sites – During the third and fourth year, students experience a variety of clinical settings such as Jackson Memorial Medical Center, the Miami- Dade County Health Department and other area hospitals.
Innovative, Trend-Setting Academic Programs – Our new state-of-the-art biology and chemistry lab facilities offer students an unparalleled experience. New computerized assemblages allow students to conduct nursing school-level experiments.
For further information please contact Dr. John Abdirkin at 305-628-6503 or jabdirkin@stu.edu
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Prospective Students