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The Nursing A.A.S. program provides a sound foundation in both the theorectical principles of nurse caring and the clinical foundations of nursing practice. Students have varied opportunities in many different health care environments during their clinical practice in the program and, therefore, graduates of the program are prepared to begin employment in a variety of health care settings as entry level professional nurses.
The program is approved by the New York State Board of Education and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York City, NY 10006). Successful completion of the program enables the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Hegis Code Nursing 5208. Required Preparation: Regents Biology and Chemistry, or BIO 103 and CHM 103 within the last five years. MAT 167 or math proficiency examination given by the Nursing Program. |
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| | 68 minimum credits required for graduation |
| | Additional Information: | 1. A GPA of 2.5 or better is required to enter the Nursing Program. GPA will be calculated at the end of Spring semester for Fall entry and the end of Fall semester for Spring entry.
2. A grade of C+ (77) is required in all nursing courses for the AAS in Nursing and in BIO 107, BIO 108, and BIO 113. Grades less than C+ (77) in the above courses cannot be used to fulfill the program requirements.
3. Required nursing courses for the AAS in Nursing may be repeated once. Students who do not achieve a C+ when repeating a required nursing course will be withdrawn from the Nursing Program. Additionally, only one nursing course may be repeated. Also, students who do not achieve a C+ in the required Biology Courses may only repeat them once to attain the required C+.
4. A grade of 85% is required for MAT 167 or the Math Proficiency Examination to enter and/or progress through the Nursing Program.
5. Students must successfully complete the nursing courses in the semester they are currently in prior to beginning another semester in nursing.
6. Students who fail a nursing course are not guaranteed continued enrollment in the Nursing Program.
7. Students may only withdraw from a required nursing course one time.
8. Students must complete the Nursing Program in seven semesters from enrollment in the first nursing course.
9. All required nursing theory courses include a one hour seminar each week.
10. Nursing electives can be chosen from any NUR course not required in the curriculum.
11. Clinical experiences are provided in area health care facilities during day and evening hours and are dependent on availability of placements. PLEASE NOTE: Students may be required to travel an hour or more to a clinical site and must provide their own transportation.
12. Clinical sections may be taught by adjunct faculty.
13. Admission and continuation in this progam are conditional upon annual completion of the required physical examination, TB test, CPR certification and personal professional liability insurance. Hepatitis B and Tetanus-Varicella vaccine are also required for all students. Forms are available from the faculty secretary's office in the Health Sciences Division.
14. Unsatisfactory or unsafe application of theory in the clinical laboratory may result in the student being withdrawn from the Nursing Program.
15. Graduates of practical nursing programs may be granted advanced standing in the Nursing Program. Please contact the secretary of the Health Sciences Division for further information.
16. Transfer students must meet the 2.5 GPA to enter the Nursing Progam and have a grade of C+ (77) or better in BIO 107, BIO 108, BIO 113 and any transfer nursing courses. Grades being transferred will be used to calculate GPA for admission.
17. Students wiith advance placement may be required to take NUR 150 (Nursing Process) prior to admission into a required nursing course.
18. Consideration of a January class will be determined on a year to year basis depending on enrollment.
19. Articulation agreement(s) are in place that provide for a seamless transition for ACC nursing students from an AAS to a BS program of study.
20. Preference for admission will be given to students who have completed required science courses (BIO 107 and BIO 108). Students will be waitlisted according to their GPA and the above. |
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