Edison Nursing
Graduates Continue to Excel
Edison Community College nursing graduates are scoring big with local
employers. According to the 17th annual survey of persons with hiring
responsibility in area hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and
physician’s offices, Edison nursing graduates are reportedly just what
the doctor ordered.
In a sample of 37 regional employers of nurses, those with hiring
responsibilities were asked to identify the most sought-after qualities
and skills in prospective nurses.
Employers found it ideal for professionals to possess the ability to
deliver safe nursing care, exhibit professional behavior, deliver
quality care, display customer service skills, and reflect strong
ethical values. They also pursue nurses who advocate for patients,
demonstrate assessment skills, incorporate critical thinking skills and
clinical judgment in their care of patients, and can be team players.
Upon determining top qualities, the same sample of employers were then
asked to evaluate the Edison nursing graduates in their employ. The
nursing graduates were rated overall and in terms of each of their top
strengths. The results showed that the nine greatest strengths sought
by the employers were identical to the strengths found in Edison
nursing graduates.
“The fact that the qualities and skills sought by employers match the
strengths of our nursing graduates says volumes about the preparation
our nursing students receive to enter the nursing profession,” said
Gwen Stevenson, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences. “Our nursing
faculty members are very knowledgeable about current healthcare
settings and patient care delivery and ensure the curriculum prepares
our students to enter today’s nursing workforce.”
Edison Community College’s nursing program has maintained full
accreditation and approval over its thirty–five year history. In 2013,
Edison’s Associate of Nursing Degree program was granted a full
five-year approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing. In 2011, the program
earned an eight-year accreditation from the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission, the highest level a program can receive.
Applications for Edison’s Registered Nursing program are currently
being accepted for spring 2016 semester. For more information about the
program, visit www.edisonohio.edu or call 937-778-8600.
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