Each day, nurses make a profound difference in the lives of the greater Fayetteville area through their expertise, compassion, and commitment – many of them beginning their educational journey at Methodist University’s renowned Nursing program.
Each day, nurses make a profound difference in the lives of the greater Fayetteville area through their expertise, compassion, and commitment – many of them beginning their educational journey at Methodist University’s renowned Nursing program.
Their selfless ambition is the reason Methodist University’s Nursing program is delighted to invite the community to attend its 10th Anniversary Celebration Open House on Thursday, April 18 (3-5 p.m.), at the Robert J. Chaffin Nursing Building at the center of campus. This year marks a decade since the first cohort of Methodist University Nursing students graduated from the program.
“We are excited to invite the community to visit our program,” said Dr. Shannon Matthews, chair and director of MU Nursing. “Since 2014, we have made many improvements to the program and facilities through various grants and donations. We want everyone to experience the realism and technology used to enhance our students’ learning and clinical decision-making. This is also a tremendous opportunity to show gratitude for the support we have received from the community. We have established strong clinical partnerships and look forward to continued growth to meet the healthcare needs of Cumberland County and beyond.”
The entire public is invited to attend the free open house at any point during the two-hour span. MU President Stanley T. Wearden and Matthews will provide brief messages before the program’s faculty and current students provide guided tours and demonstrations of the General Simulation Hospital – featuring a birthing simulation, pediatric and infant demonstrations, and opportunities to interact with adult patient simulators. Light refreshments will also be served.
History of Success
Since 2014, MU’s Nursing program has had 214 graduates with 22 more set to walk the graduation stage next month. The program’s graduates have gone on to successful professions at Cape Fear Valley Health, Duke Health, UNC Health, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, and other large hospitals across the region and nation.
Cheryl Davis-Triplett ’14 was a member of the first graduating cohort in 2014. She now works as an associate chief nurse of ambulatory care for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ North Carolina Coastal Healthcare System. Davis-Triplett credits here time at Methodist University’s Nursing program for paving the way for her successful career in the nursing industry.
“My education at Methodist University taught me how to deal with high-stress situations. It also helped me relate to people in different ways since nursing is a caring profession,” Davis-Triplett said. “I’m thankful for the strong relationships I’ve developed with faculty and staff at MU and the fact that I can come back to campus whenever I’d like.”
Evolving with the Industry
Davis-Triplett’s story is one of many to come from MU Nursing. The department has quickly grown over the last 10 years, now offering five separate programs (four of them available online):
- Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (on campus): After learning patient-centered care, evidence-based practice and more, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX) to become a licensed registered nurse.
- RN-to-BSN Completion Program (online): Designed for current associate degree or diploma-prepared registered nurses who wish to advance their careers in the health care profession.
- Nursing Education Certificate (online): Helps students transition to roles as nursing educators by preparing for a certification through the National League for Nursing.
- Master of Science in Nursing (online): Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates can pursue a master’s degree with a concentration in Administrative Leadership.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership (online): Allows graduates to pursue roles as a nurse executive, chief nursing officer or nursing educator.
The University’s on-campus prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program stands out with a low student-to-faculty ratio that reaches a 2-to-1 ratio for many labs.
“The Nursing program has impacted me by fostering a better sense of professionalism while also preparing me with vital skills and relationships necessary in a career as a nurse,” said Nadeen Zananiri, who is graduating with a bachelor’s in Nursing next month.
For anyone interested in applying or learning more about Methodist University’s Nursing program, visit the program webpage.