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 evidence-based nursing knowledge and a liberal arts educational foundation to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care for individuals, families, communities, and populations across the human lifespan.
- Apply scientific knowledge, clinical judgment, and culturally responsive nursing practices to promote health, reduce risk, prevent disease, and address the healthcare needs of diverse populations.
- Collaborate effectively and communicate respectfully with patients, families, communities, and interprofessional healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care coordination.
- Utilize healthcare technology, informatics, and patient care technologies to support clinical decision-making, communication, patient education, and the delivery of quality healthcare.
- Apply quality improvement and patient safety principles to minimize risk and contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare systems and patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate professionalism, ethical practice, leadership, service, and a commitment to lifelong learning consistent with the Dominican values of study, community, service, and the pursuit of truth to advocate for patients and advance the nursing profession.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission into the BSN program, students must meet the following criteria:
Transfer and College Coursework Standards
Coursework must be completed at a U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited institution. Coursework from non-USDE/CHEA institutions may be accepted through approved articulation agreements.
All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or Pass (P) equivalent.
Science coursework used for program requirements must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have been completed within the past five years.
Transfer and Albertus Magnus College coursework are both included in GPA calculations.
Minimum Credit and GPA Requirements for Nursing Program Application
At the time of application to the nursing program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 27 credits
- 3.0 cumulative GPA in all prerequisite coursework
- 3.0 cumulative GPA in all college-level coursework
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, coursework will be evaluated for transferability to satisfy general education requirements.
Acceptance of transfer and substitute credits in nursing to meet prerequisite coursework and curriculum requirements is determined by the Director of Nursing. Science coursework used to satisfy nursing program requirements must have been completed within the previous five years. A student who transfers into the nursing program at Albertus Magnus College will be required to repeat any nursing or other required courses that are not considered comparable to the Albertus Magnus College Nursing curriculum or for which the grade earned does not meet the minimum requirement. No advanced standing in nursing will be granted. Transfer students must meet the same academic and progression standards as all 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).
Effective August 12, 2025, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires in Fall 2027.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
acenursing.org
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
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