Beebe School of Nursing to host open house for prospective nurses

Beebe Medical Center invites those interested in pursuing a nursing education to attend the fall open house from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at the school campus, on Market Street in Lewes behind Beebe Medical Center.

Visitors will get a chance to talk to faculty members and students, tour the facility and learn about the educational opportunities the school has to offer. Refreshments will be provided.

Ginny Rickards, MEd, RN, director of admissions, will conduct information sessions each hour to discuss educational opportunities. Beebe’s nursing education program is known for offering comprehensive nursing education, providing classes in basic nursing concepts, advanced technology and critical care nursing. The program also provides for optimal, hands-on clinical experience that is more accessible due to the proximity of Beebe Medical Center.

Graduates are well prepared for licensure and entry-level nursing practice once they have completed the program. Students also can earn a bachelor’s degree in one additional year through an articulation agreement with Wilmington University.

Beebe School of Nursing, based at Beebe Medical Center, is the only hospital-based nursing program in Delaware. It is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

A nursing diploma is awarded at the completion of the curriculum, qualifying Beebe graduates to be eligible for National Council of State Boards of Nursing examination (NCLEX), leading to licensure. Beebe graduates have one of the highest NCLEX pass rates in the state.

Prerequisite college courses and a certified nursing assistant course are required prior to starting the Beebe School of Nursing program.

“We are very proud of our program,” said Connie Bushey, RN, BSN, MEd, school director. “Our graduates have a tremendous success rate both on the NCLEX and in the clinical environment, reflecting our commitment to maintaining high quality in all aspects of their education.”