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SSM Health

SSM Partnerships

Nursing (Accelerated RN to BS Option)

Academic Profile

Overview Career Outlook Course Schedule Descriptions Admitted Students Admission Information

Hardware/Software and Internet Connectivity Requirements

Hardware

Computer with sound card (desktop or laptop): Recommended 2GB RAM and over 40 GB free disk space
Webcam
Video recording device capable of recording a 20-30 minute presentation
Printer
Scanner
Headset (microphone and headphone)
CD/DVD ROM
USB flash drive (recommended for backing up)

Software

Current, Blackboard certified or compatible web browser
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint); free version available from SIUE
Antiviral software
Free browser plug-ins including Java, QuickTime, RealPlayer, and Adobe Acrobat Reader

Internet Connectivity

Internet access through an ISP with 56kbps speed or higher

Students should direct questions regarding technical requirements to SIUE Information Technology Services (ITS) at ftc_help@siue.edu or (618) 650‑5500 Monday-Friday during regular business hours.

J.O. Kelly, Team Leader

I joined the program because it was affordable as well as convenient. The fact that all of the classes are online makes going back to school possible for me. I work full time and have two little girls at home which means I have even less time to travel to campus for classes. The SSM tuition assistance has been an invaluable resource and is greatly appreciated. I would recommend any SSM employee wishing to obtain their Bachelor’s in Nursing to join this program because the entire admissions and registration process was simple and stress-free for me. That, coupled with the fact that the vast majority of the cost has been taken care of by my SSM tuition benefit, made this choice an easy one.

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