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Nursing (AAS)

Application Code:

0622

Degree Received:

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

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Description:

The nursing program prepares individuals to become registered professional nurses. Courses are sequential and progress from simple to more complex situations with specialized content in obstetrics, psychiatric, and pediatric nursing integrated throughout. Learning is enhanced through the use of skill practice for a "hands-on" approach to gain expertise.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

It is essential that students are able to fully participate in clinical, caring for clients as assigned. Established entrance requirements for nursing students include being able to:

ambulate (walk) without assistive devices
lift at least 30 pounds
function in a safe manner, not placing clients in jeopardy
maintain confidentiality in regard to professional practice
perform effectively under stress, adjusting to changing situations
communicate effectively orally and in writing

Required: Algebra (Math A), Biology, Chemistry at high school level; if not taken in high school, then college course with “C” or better is required. Biology: BIOL 2303 Human Biology or BIOL 1104 General Biology I. Chemistry: CHEM 1013 Introductory Chemistry I. Algebra: MATH 1004 Mathematical Concepts or Math 1014 Algebra Concepts
Recommended: Combined SAT score of 900 (critical reading and math)

Graduation Requirements:

40 credits of nursing (nursing I, II, III, IV)
12 credits of natural science (anatomy & physiology I and II, microbiology)
9 credits of social science (general psychology, general sociology)
6 credits of English/humanities (freshman composition, literature)
1 credit of physical education

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Nursing (BS)

Application Code:

0291

Degree Received:

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Academic Department:

Nursing

Description:

Alfred State College now offers a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BS–N), an upper-division completion program which enhances students' knowledge and skills foundation to function more autonomously and interdependently in diverse, complex, and dynamic healthcare environments. Moreover, the program will enhance students' potential to expand their responsibilities in practice to be designers, coordinators, and managers of care. Lastly, the program will serve as a solid academic foundation for advanced study in nursing at the graduate level.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

Admission to the BS-Nursing program requires graduation from an approved associate degree nursing or certified diploma program and plans to secure licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse by completion of the first semester in the program. The minimum GPA requirement for admission is 2.00. The applicant's associate degree course work will include at least 30 credits of nursing, eight credits of anatomy and physiology, a lab course in microbiology, and course work in communication, literature, psychology, and sociology.

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