Cynthie Luehman, Chair phone: (607) 587-3680
E-Mail Address: luehmacr [at] alfredstate [dot] edu
The Nursing Department offers an NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; 1-800-669-1656) accredited program which prepares individuals to become Registered Nurses (RNs). The nursing major is designed to be completed in two academic years, but may be revised to meet individual needs. Licensed practical nurses or transfer students from other nursing programs are eligible for advanced placement.
Students must earn a "C" in Nursing I & II and Anatomy & Physiology I & II and a "C+" in Nursing III & IV to progress in the nursing program. Competency in drug computation is required and is tested as part of the Nursing II and III courses. Tutoring is available for those who need it.
The determination of a student's physical ability to complete the nursing program is based on an individualized assessment that relies on current medical evidence or on the best available objective evidence. If a student's physical ability compromises or threatens the health or safety of others he/she is not "qualified" and therefore may be denied enrollment or continuation in the program.
In addition to meeting the College health requirements, nursing students are required to provide documentation of a PPD every year, and a self-report health assessment between physicals. Hepatitis B vaccine or declination of vaccine is also required by affiliating agencies.
In order to assist students seeking a baccalaureate degree, Alfred State College has entered into articulation agreements with the following colleges: Daemen College, SUNY Brockport, and University of Rochester. Guidelines for articulation with many other schools of nursing are available to students. The student wishing to transfer works closely with the department chair at ASC and the transfer coordinator at the baccalaureate institution to facilitate a smooth transition.