The College of Nursing Honors Program is aimed at enhancing the exceptional student's opportunities in
professional nursing, research, and the development of scholarship in
nursing. The overall goal of the program is to enhance the
development of the individual student's critical and analytical
abilities in solving complex issues and use of scientific
databases in the health care field as it relates to nursing.
Students' educational experiences in the Honors Program
allow for increased professional growth, personal satisfaction and
achievement, and a stimulating academic experience. Participation
in the Honors Program has a variety of advantages for students, future
employers, and for society. Students
in the Honors Program enjoy close interaction with distinguished
faculty members, seminars, independent study, and off-campus
opportunities.
Sophomore and junior students with a 3.7 grade-point average
or who are in the top 10 percent of their class are formally invited to
participate in the Honors Program.