Nursing, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, under the department of Nursing, is designed to provide learners with the foundations of nursing practice and leadership with emphasis on problem-solving and clinical judgment.
Students will apply and be considered for admission to the nursing program during their first year and will begin the program at the beginning of their sophomore year. The nursing courses are designed in a cohort model of novice to expert where students complete all semester courses successfully before moving on to the next semester. Students complete additional general education courses during the 3 years, or 6 semesters, of the nursing program. Each semester of the nursing program includes hands-on clinical experience with actual patient care in a variety of settings. Each nursing lecture integrates NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses) preparation activities and practice exams.
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing consists of 126 credit hours, which includes general education classes, nursing classes and clinical experience.
Upon completing the program of study in Nursing, students will:
- Integrate nursing knowledge with the liberal arts educational foundation to care for clients across the human lifespan.
- Responsibly apply scientific knowledge to reduce risk and limit disease in individuals and communities.
- Utilize patient care technologies in the healthcare environment by embracing the need to be a lifelong learner.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, and other healthcare providers in a complex healthcare environment.
- Demonstrate nursing leadership skills that exemplify the Dominican Order identity through the four pillars; study, prayer, community, and service.
Admission Requirements
New nursing cohorts begin twice per year in the fall and spring. Each new nursing cohort will consist of students admitted directly from high school and those admitted through a competitive holistic admission process. Competitive candidates will have preferential admission if all previous college credits were completed at Albertus Magnus College.
Minimum requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will include the following:
- Successful completion of 27 credits from nationally or regionally accredited institutions of higher education approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Minimum cumulative college grade point average of 3.0.
- Minimum cumulative college grade point average of 3.0 for science courses taken in the last 5 years.
Transfer Credits
Refer to the Transfer Credits section for specific information on Albertus Magnus College's transfer credit policy. For students entering the Nursing program, courses will be reviewed for transferability to meet general education requirements.
Acceptance of transfer and substitute credits in nursing to meet prerequisite coursework and requirements of the curriculum will be determined by the Director of Nursing. Applicable transfer and substitute credits expire after 5 years. A student who transfers into the nursing program at Albertus Magnus College will be required to repeat any nursing or other required courses which are not considered comparable to the Albertus Magnus College Nursing Program curriculum or in which the grade earned does not meet the minimum requirement. No advanced standing into nursing will be granted. Transfer students must meet the same standards as other students in the program. Questions should be submitted to nursing@albertus.edu.
Accreditation
Albertus Magnus College is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Program Format
All nursing courses will be held on-ground at Albertus Magnus College. Practical lab sessions will take place in the nursing skills lab and high fidelity simulation scenarios will take place in the simulation lab. Hands-on clinical experience will take place in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinical, nursing homes, and community health centers.
Good Standing
To remain a nursing student in good academic standing, all students must earn a grade 77 or above in all required nursing courses and meet the College's Good Standing policy. Nursing students cannot pass/fail any nursing courses. The Registrar notifies the Director of the Nursing Program of the students who earned less than a 77 or who received a grade such as a WA, W, WP, WF, UF or I in any required nursing course. This notification occurs within 24 hours of receipt of the official grade being submitted by faculty.
A nursing student must repeat, at the next available opportunity, any nursing courses with a final failing grade of 76 or less. Nursing students are allowed no more than 2 attempts for any nursing course and a maximum of 2 failing grades in nursing courses. Failure to meet these requirements will lead to dismissal from the nursing program.
Good Professional and Clinical Standing
Clinical hours are reported to our accrediting body and are required of all students. Each nursing clinical course has a prescribed number of contact hours. It is expected that students will complete all nursing clinical course hours. Certification to the Connecticut Department of Public Health for taking the NCLEX requires the verification that students have met the prescribed clinical hours.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Prerequisite Requirements (29 credits)
YEAR ONE
Fall (14 credits)
BI 206 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BI 206L - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory
MA 117 - Biostatistics: Math for Healthcare
PY 111 - Introduction to Psychology
EN 106 - Written Expression I
CC 102 - College Success Seminar
Spring (14 credits)
BI 207 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
BI 207L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory
CH 231 - General Organic Biochemistry
CH 231L - General Organic Biochemistry Laboratory
EN 107 - Written Expression II
SC 114 - Nutrition for Health and Fitness: The Science of Wellness
*Pre-nursing students must complete CPR for 1 credit.
Required Correlatives (4 credits)
YEAR TWO
Fall (4 credits)
BI 215 - Microbiology
BI 215L - Microbiology Laboratory
Major Requirements (63 credits)
YEAR TWO
Fall (9 credits)
NR 223 - Foundational Nursing
NR 223C - Foundational Nursing Clinical
NR 213L - Health Assessment Laboratory
Spring (12 credits)
NR 226L - Nursing Skills Laboratory
NR 256 - Mental Health
NR 256C - Mental Health Clinical
NR 261 - Nursing Pathophysiology
YEAR THREE
Fall (9 credits)
NR 271 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I
NR 271C - Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical
NR 282 - Nursing Pharmacology
Spring (12 credits)
NR 327 - Maternal Child Nursing Care
NR 327C - Maternal Child Nursing Care Clinical
NR 338 - Evidenced-Based Practice with Nursing Research
NR 243 - Nursing Informatics
YEAR FOUR
Fall (12 credits)
NR 237 - Community Nursing
NR 237C - Community Nursing Clinical
NR 350 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II
NR 350C - Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical
Spring (9 credits)
NR 375 - Professional Nursing Practice
NR 375C - Professional Nursing Practice Clinical
NR 391 - Nursing Leadership