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The undergraduate program provides an opportunity to combine a general
education with professional preparation in nursing. The program is accredited
by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved
by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing and by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The curriculum requires four academic years. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive the Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible for examination for licensure as registered nurses. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission serves as a resource for information regarding baccalaurreate nursing education. They can be contacted at the National League for Nursing, 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014.
Health of Students. In addition to pre-entrance University requirements, students admitted to the School of Nursing must present evidence of the following prior to clinical experiences: tetanus immunization within the past ten years; one poliomyelitis booster following initial immunization; physical examination; tuberculin test (with chest x-ray for positive reactors); rubella, rubeola, hepatitis B titers (with vaccine if titer is negative); and varicella titer.
Students who fail to provide written documentation that they have met the above stated health requirements will not be allowed in the clinical areas.
Insurance. It is mandatory that all students carry comprehensive health insurance and Student Malpractice Liability Insurance when they are involved in practice in the clinical areas. Faculty reserve the right to recommend withdrawal from the program for reasons of health.
Transportation. Students must furnish their own transportation and cover costs of travel and parking to the clinical agencies.
Books, Uniforms and Professional Equipment. Students are expected to cover the cost of uniforms and the professional equipment required before the beginning of the junior year.
CPR. A current certificate in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (professional level) is a prerequisite for entry into the Upper Division nursing major and must be kept current until graduation.
Licensure. Under the provisions of N 19a-14(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 86-365, the Department of Public Health and Addiction Services of the State of Connecticut may deny licensure to applicants who have been convicted of a felony or are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Copies of this law are available in The School of Nursing Academic Advisory Center. Students have the responsibility for being aware of what the licensure requirements are in the State in which they intend to apply for a license.
Admission Requirements. See Admission to the University.
II. College Requirements
Nursing students must complete the following lower division courses.
Students should note that some of these courses may also fulfill University
General Education requirements.
| CHEM 127Q - General Chemistry |
| CHEM 128Q - General Chemistry |
| HDFR 190 - Individual and Family Development |
| NURS 202 - Basis of Scientific Inquiry or PHIL 212 - Philosophy of Science or SCI 240 - Nature of Scientific Thought |
| NURS 204 - Clinical Science I |
| PHIL 104 - Philosophy and Social Ethics |
| PHYS 101Q - Elements of Physics |
| PNB 264 - Human Physiology and Anatomy |
| PNB 265 - Human Physiology and Anatomy |
| PSYC 132 - General Psychology I |
| PSYC 133 - General Psychology II or equivalent SOCI 107 - Introduction to Sociology |
| STAT 100V - Introduction to Statistics I or STAT 110V - Elementary Concepts in Statistics |
| One 200-level course in Sociology or Anthropology |
III. Program Requirements: Traditional Students
Nursing students must complete the following upper division courses:
Junior Year First Semester
| Credits | |
| NURS 205 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing I (empirical) | 2 |
| NURS 213 or 213W - Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 214 - Clinical Science II | 3 |
| NURS 216 - Adult Health I | 3 |
| NURS 217 - Practicum: Adult Health I | 5 |
Junior Year Second Semester
| Credits | |
| NURS 206 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing II (existential) | 2 |
| NURS 220 or 220W - Historical and Contemporary Topics in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 224 - Clinical Science III | 4 |
| NURS 226 - Adult Health II | 2 |
| NURS 227 - Practicum: Adult Health II | 5 |
Senior Year First Semester
| Credits | |
| NURS 225 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing III (ethics) 3 | 3 |
| NURS 234 - Clinical Science IV 2 | 2 |
| NURS 236 - Parent-Child Nursing 4 | 4 |
| NURS 237 - Practicum: Parent-Child Nursing 5 | 5 |
| Elective 3 | 3 |
Senior Year Second Semester
| Credits | |
| NURS 235 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing IV (esthetics) | 3 |
| NURS 240 - Clinical Science V: Epidemiology | 1 |
| NURS 241 - Community Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 248 - Community Nursing Practicum | VV |
| NURS 242 - Clinical Science V: Pharmacodynamics of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 1 |
| NURS 243 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 249 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Practicum | 3 |
| NURS 253 - Professional Nursing Practice: Leadership, Management and Financial Issues | 2 |
Regents College baccalaureate level examinations
Registered nurses must complete the following 35 credit sequence of Upper Division and graduate courses to earn the bachelor's degree:
| Credits | |
| NURS 206 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing II | 2 |
| NURS 213 or 213W - Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 225 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing III | 3 |
| NURS 235 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing IV 3 | 3 |
| NURS 253 - Professional Nursing Practice: Leadership, Management and Financial Issues | 2 |
| NURS 240 - Clinical Science V: Epidemiology | 1 |
| NURS 241 - Community Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 248 - Community Nursing Practicum | VV |
| NURS 350 - Nursing Science | 3 |
| NURS 352 - Policy Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
Scholastic Standing Requirement. A student in the School of Nursing must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 in those courses listed below in the Lower Division course sequence, and a grade of C+ (2.3) or better in the following courses: CHEM 127, 128; PHIL 212; SCI 240, or NURS 202; PHYS 101; and PNB 264, 265 in order to gain admission to the junior year.
Students must earn a C (2.0) or better in all nursing courses (those with NURS designation) in order to earn credit toward graduation. No student may take a course in the School of Nursing for which another course in the School is a prerequisite unless that student has earned a grade of C (2.0) or better in that prerequisite course. No student may progress to the 2nd semester junior year until all required 1st semester junior year courses have been completed. No student may progress to the senior year until all courses in the junior year sequence have been completed. No nursing course may be repeated more than once (for a total of two times).
Students will be dismissed if there is more than one semester in which they earn a semester grade point average below 2.0 in required nursing courses. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above in all required nursing courses is required for graduation.
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