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Wartburg College and Allen Hospital Team Up!

Wartburg and Allen College of Nursing in Waterloo, Iowa, have teamed to offer students a joint BA/BSN degree program.

Wartburg, Allen offer joint nursing degree program

by Karris Golden'98

The Wartburg biology department has the highest percentage of students on campus. This growth, attributed in part to the opening of the Science Center in 2004, has led to the formation of a health partnership.

Allen College of Nursing in Waterloo, Iowa, teamed up with Wartburg, giving students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science of Nursing degree from Allen and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wartburg.

Participants benefit from programs at both institutions, vice president for enrollment management Dr. Edith Waldstein said. “Students who select any of these options would have the privileges of degree-seeking students at Wartburg, both while here and while at Allen,” she explained. “That means students could live in our residence halls and participate in all co-curricular activities.”

Dr. Jerry Durham, Allen College chancellor, said the accelerated BSN program began in May, and he is optimistic about the future of these students.

“Earning two degrees from excellent institutions holds the potential for very interesting study and career opportunities following graduation,” said Durham.

The program will give students three different options. They can take their first two years at Wartburg, then finish their remaining two years at Allen College, earning a BSN from Allen.

Another alternative is to attend three years at Wartburg and then do an accelerated program through Allen that includes a summer session. These students will earn a BA from Wartburg and a BSN from Allen.

The final option lets students earn both a BA and a BSN from Wartburg and Allen, respectively. Students will attend Wartburg for four years, then go to Allen for an accelerated year.

“The combination of a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing will make for a powerful credential that will pay dividends in job placement and career advancement,” Waldstein added.