Nursing

Associate in Science Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5208.1	Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 01616	admissions@sunyulster.edu

 

Program Description

Students who complete the Nursing program earn an Associate in Science degree. SUNY Ulster's Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, telephone 404.975.5000, fax 404.975.5020, www.acenursing.org.

The program can be completed in two academic years or extended and pursued on a part-time basis. Nursing courses, however, must be taken consecutively, and it is recommended that they be taken without interruption. Local hospitals and health agencies are utilized as an extension of the College laboratory, providing on-site experience in various medical settings.SUNY Ulster's Nursing program cannot be completed during the evening.

It is recommended that a student who has a felony conviction on his or her record discuss it with the Nursing Department chairperson prior to enrolling in the program. He or she may complete the program and take the licensing examination (NCLEX-RN). However, licensure determination is made by the New York State Board for Professional Licensure. Pending investigation by the State, the graduate may or may not be licensed.

End of Program Student Outcomes

At the completion of the AS Nursing Degree program, a student will be able to:

• Perform safe, caring, patient-centered, evidence based nursing care to diverse populations throughout the lifespan.
• Apply critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and judgement strategies when providing patient centered care.
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration with members of the inter-professional team.
• Interpret informatics principles, techniques, and systems when providing nursing care.
• Analyze the role of leadership/management in a variety of healthcare settings for the purpose of providing safe, compassionate quality care in an ever evolving healthcare system.
• Practice within professional, ethical, and legal principles consistent with the role of the professional nurse.
• Annual licensure examination pass rate will be at least 80% for all first-time test-takers during the same 12-month period. 
• 70% of the students will graduate within the time frame allotted for the program (150% of the 4 semester length (2 years) = 6 semesters (3 years).
• 90% of graduates seeking employment will be employed in a RN position within one year of graduation.

• Program Evaluation demonstrates that students have achieved each End-of-Program Student Learning Outcome.

Current Statistics 

NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for 2018 for SUNY Ulster Graduates was 77.87% NYS Pass Rate Rate was 87.42% National Pass Rate was 88.30%
2018 Completion Rate was 67% Employment Rate was 86%

Employment Potential

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse licensure (NCLEX-RN). This opens up local and nationwide employment opportunities for graduates in many settings with diverse populations.

Pathway to Your B.S.

Requirements for Program Entry 

• Nursing Admissions Requirements
• Nursing Fact Sheet
• Nursing Program Application
• Nursing Curriculum Map
• Nursing Program Policy Manual and Student Handbook
• 2020 Nursing Rubric

Students accepted into Nursing courses are required to have the following in place prior to the Fall semester in which the courses begin:

• Satisfactory physical examination, including immunizations, titers and TB testing are required of all students for each year of the program.
• Proof of hepatitis B vaccination (available at cost through College Health Services) or a signed declination with admissions credentials.
• Basic Life Support Certification for the healthcare professional: American Heart Association.
• Compliance with established dress code.
• Professional liability insurance available through the College.
• Satisfactory certified background check and drug screening. 

Developmental Assistance Available

Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of C in all required Nursing (NUR), Biology (BIO) courses in order to progress in the Nursing program or to be eligible for graduation. Students may only repeat one Nursing course. If unsuccessful the second time, they may not continue in the Nursing program. Students must supply their own transportation to off-campus labs and learning sites. The Nursing program course sequence must be completed within four consecutive years. If a Nursing major is dismissed from the College for academic reasons, the student may not re-enter the Nursing program unless approved by the Nursing Department.
To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here.  To print a copy of the Nursing Curriculum Course Map, click here. To print a copy of the Policy Manual click here. (If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.)
Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. (New courses do not have links to the description yet.)
First Semester
Course Number	Description	Credits
BIO 107  *	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
NUR 152	Nursing I	7
NUR 153	Nursing Dosage Calculations	1
PSY 101	General Psychology	3
ENG 101	College English I	3
Semester Credits		18
Second Semester
BIO 108  *	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
PSY 210	Life Span Development	3
ENG 102	College English II	3
NUR 154	Nursing II	8
LIB 111	Information Literacy	1
Semester Credits		19
Third Semester
MAT 110	Quantitative Reasoning or higher	3
Gen Edu Elective*		3
NUR 252	Nursing III	8
Semester Credits		15
Fourth Semester
NUR 254	Nursing IV	9
Gen Edu Elective*		3
Semester Credits		12
Total Credits		63 / 64
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. Must come from Am.Hist., Western Civ., Other World Civ., the Arts, or Frn. Lang.
*   These courses require prerequisites. ENG 101 is a pre/co-requisite for all history and 200-level sociology courses.