Richland Community College, Illinois State University announce partner agreement for nursing students | Education

The event of the settlement between the 2 establishments ensures that college students have a transparent concept of the coursework required from the start, she mentioned.

“The signing of this memorandum of understanding is an indication of the dedication of each establishments to the occupation of nursing and the development of nursing training,” mentioned Judy Neubrander, dean of the faculty of nursing at ISU.

That partnership included enter from Dr. Catherine Miller, who’s retired from ISU however was instrumental in creating the settlement, Neubrander mentioned. Miller was additionally current on the announcement.

In 2010, the Institute of Drugs introduced a aim to extend the proportion of nurses with bachelor’s levels to 80% by the yr 2020, Neubrander mentioned, and the partnership between the 2 establishments helps that aim.

ISU President Larry Dietz mentioned the college additionally has agreements with plenty of neighborhood faculties, together with Richland, in different areas of research. He referred to as well being care a “noble occupation.”

Because the 4 representatives of the establishments signed the paperwork to a spherical of applause, Dietz held up his copy and mentioned, “Mission completed.”

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