Nursing (RN to BS)
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER, EXPAND YOUR IMPACT
Alfred State's RN to BS in Nursing Program is designed for licensed Registered Nurses (RNS) who are ready to advance their education, enhance their professional opportunities, and strengthen their leadership skills. This flexible program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis, allowing working nurses to balance their education with personal and professional responsibilities. Building on prior nursing education and clinical experience, the program prepares nurses for expanded roles in healthcare through coursework focused on leadership, evidence-based practice, community and population health, healthcare quality, and professional nursing practice.
Why Choose the Nursing RN to BS Program?
- Earn your Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing in as little as two years
- Maintain employment while completing your degree
- Develop leadership and critical-thinking skills
- Enhance career advancement and promotion opportunities
- Prepare for specialty certifications and graduate education
- Strengthen your ability to improve patient outcomes and healthcare quality
- Flexible Completion Options
- Full-time or part-time enrollment
- Designed to accommodate working RNs
- Online and flexible course offerings
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Length of Program:
2 Years
Department:
Academic Location:
Alfred Campus or Online
Student Residency:
Alfred Campus or Remote
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Accreditation
The Nursing AAS and the BS in Nursing Programs at SUNY Alfred State are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AAS Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404)875-5000
Which Nursing Program is Right for me?
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Nursing (AAS)Traditional 2-Year path to entering the nursing profession.
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Nursing Dual Degree (AAS and BS)An accelerated pathway to becoming an RN in four years.
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Nursing (RN to BS)Designed for RNs who want to advance their career in nursing.
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Practical Nursing12-Month intensive program to quick-start your nursing career.
Program Details
Courses You May Take
NURS5003: Ethical Issues in Health Care
Credits: 3
NURS5023: Contemporary Nursing
Credits: 3
NURS8003: Informtcs&Tech App in Hlthcare
Credits: 3
Entrance Requirements
Admission Entrance Requirements
Admission to the BS in Nursing program requires graduation from an accredited or state-approved associate degree in nursing or certified diploma program in nursing with plans to secure licensure as a registered professional nurse before completion of the first semester in the program. The minimum GPA requirement for admission is 2.00. The applicant's associate degree course work typically includes the following:
- A minimum of 30 credits of nursing
- A minimum of 24 hours of liberal arts and sciences credit
- A minimum of 3 of 10 SUNY General Education categories
- 8 credits of anatomy and physiology (taken at the same institution in a classroom setting)
- A lab course in microbiology in the classroom
- A minimum of 3 SUNY General Education categories
- Course work in composition, global studies or other world civilization, and psychology
It is essential that students are able to fully participate, with or without a reasonable accommodation, in clinical caring for clients as assigned. Nursing students should be able to:
- Function in a safe manner, not placing clients in jeopardy
- Maintain confidentiality in regard to professional practice
- Appropriately use standard medical equipment
- Interpret data from electronic devices in health care setting for the purpose of client care
- Maintain professional composure at all times
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
Designed for licensed RNs, this online program builds on your associate degree to expand leadership, research, and clinical judgment skills. You’ll learn to practice more autonomously, work effectively in complex healthcare settings, and gain the flexibility to balance coursework with professional responsibilities while advancing your nursing career.
Facilities and Labs
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world. With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
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