Program Overview

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Introduction to the DUSON-Trinity College Curriculum Bridge

The DUSON-Trinity Curriculum Bridge allows students from Duke University Trinity College of Arts and Sciences to transition into the School of Nursing Master of Nursing (MN) program during their senior year.

Program Overview

Trinity students interested in the 4+1 Program should contact their advisors during their Freshman or Sophomore year. The program has specific prerequisites and requirements that must be completed by the Senior year.

Program Timeline

The following table outlines the program timeline: Trinity | Fall | Spring | Summer
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Freshman | - | - | -
Sophomore | Create goals and matriculation plan with Trinity College advisor and DUSON Trinity Bridge Faculty Advisor (Note: To apply minimum GPA 3.0 is required, see below for other prerequisites that must be completed by Senior year) | - | -
Junior | Submit MN application by Fall Deadline; Continue advisor guidance and support | DUSON : Monitor progress of goals; Continue advisor guidance and support | -
Senior | TRINITY : Enroll in 2.0 credits/unitsDUSON : Enroll in N503 Evaluating Health and Wellness (3.0) and N504 Professional Nursing (3.0) |TRINITY : Enroll in 2.0 credits/units; Graduate with BA/BSDUSON : Enroll in N505 Clinical Management I (4.0), N506 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (3.0) and N507 Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nurses (3.0) |DUSON : Enter the second semester of MN full-time curriculum
Fifth year | DUSON : Third semester ofMN full-time curriculum |DUSON : Fourth semester ofMN full-time curriculum and Graduate with MN | -

Eligibility and Application

Any interested undergraduate who meets the criteria for application can apply. The faculty mentors at both schools, along with the student, will review the requirements for the Trinity degree and the DUSON MN program to determine if the student meets the requirements for the application into the DUSON MN program.

Application Process

The DUSON MN application will be completed in the Fall semester of the Trinity student’s Junior year. Applicants will receive notification of acceptance in March (Spring semester).

Curriculum Integration

Trinity students accepted into the DUSON MN program will integrate into the program in the Fall of their senior year. The DUSON-Trinity Bridge Faculty Advisor will communicate with the Trinity College advisor to ensure students are within course loads.

Curricular Integration Plan

The following table outlines the curricular integration plan: Trinity Calendar | DUSON Courses | Credit/Units | Class Schedule/Total Hours
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Trinity
Senior year Fall | N503: Evaluating Health and Wellness | DUSON : 3 credits
(2 didactic, 1 clinical) | Wednesday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pmClinical: Tuesday or Thursday mornings - or Friday afternoon
N504: Professional Nursing | DUSON : 3 credits |Friday: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Trinity
Senior year Spring | N505: Clinical Management I | DUSON : 4 credits
(2.5 didactic, 1.5 clinical) | Monday: 10:45 am - 12:50 pmClinical: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
N506 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | DUSON : 3 credits |Wednesday: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
N507 Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nurses | DUSON : 3 credits |**Monday: **8:30 am - 10:10 am

Faculty Advisor/Mentor Program

The DUSON-Trinity Bridge faculty advisor will maintain close contact with the student and the Trinity College Pre-Health Advisor. Advising/mentoring will begin as soon as a student identifies as a potential participant.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the DUSON MN courses in the Fall semester of the Senior Year.

• Human Anatomy and Physiology minimum of 6 credits
• Microbiology minimum of 3 credits
• Basic Statistics 3 credits
• Human Growth and Development or Developmental Psychology 3 credits

Financial Considerations and Advising

Financial aid advising will occur from both DUSON and Trinity financial aid offices. Collaboration between the financial aid offices is crucial to ensure the students' understanding of the Bursar's bill once they transition into the DUSON MN program. A student's financial aid eligibility will be determined by the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support until graduation from Trinity. Upon graduation, the student will be a full-time MN student, with financial aid eligibility determined by the DUSON Financial Aid office. There are no anticipated additional costs related to the Bridge program. There is an expected benefit to these students that they will have a full year of financial aid available to them once they fully matriculate into the DUSON MN program.