A baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited undergraduate program
A satisfactory GRE score
A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Evidence of immunization
Completion of a physical assessment course or evidence of physical assessment skills
Completion of a course in introductory statistics
Louisiana Registered Nurse License - active and unencumbered
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
ENG107G
3
College Writing
GAS83
4
Pre-Technical Math
GAS11
4
Biology I
GAS11A
4
Preparatory Chemistry I
MIC111
2
Computer Applications I
Choose one of:
SSC164G
3
Intro. to Sociology
SSC167G
3
Strategies for Success
Semester 2
COM200G
3
Communication & Today’s Workplace
GAS93
4
Introductory Statistics
GAS21A
4
Preparatory Chemistry II
GAS21
4
Biology II
MIC211
2
Computer Applications II
Choose one of:
SSC150G
3
Contemporary Social Problems
SSC160G
3
Basic Psychology
Graduation from a state approved associate degree program in nursing with a graduating cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in New York State and professional liability coverage.
Ability to meet both college and clinical agency health requirements.
Completion of the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of C or better in each course:
* English Composition I & II 6 cr.
* Introductory Sociology 3 cr.
* General Psychology 3 cr.
* Developmental or Child Psychology 3 cr.
* Anatomy and Physiology I & II 7-8 cr.
* Microbiology 3-4 cr.
* Introductory Statistics 3 cr. (may be taken after matriculation at SUNY New Paltz)
The Nursing Major:
Together with transfer credits based on specific pre-requisite courses, 120 credits are required for graduation. All upper-division course work must be successfully completed with a grade of C or higher for progression in the curriculum and graduation from the major.
Required Courses (45 credits)Course # Title Credits
NUR300 Perspectives in Professional Socialization 2
NUR310 Leadership and Management 3
NUR315 Business Environment of Nursing 3
NUR320 Individual Health 4
NUR340 Contemporary Health Education Issues 3
NUR400 Research in Nursing 3
NUR421 Family Health 6
NUR422 Community Health 6
NUR430 Societal Health 6
NUR443 Pharmacology 3
NUR445
Pathophysiology 3
NUR394, ANT481 Non-West Health Beliefs or Transcultural Health
3
General Education Requirements:
Specific waivers are determined during the application process. Students should consult their academic advisors for specifics
Students applying for admission must meet the following requirements (certain areas of specialization may have additional admission requirements):
A baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited degree program (official transcripts)
A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or a B average.
A course in introductory statistics which includes descriptive and inferential statistics.
A course in total health assessment.
A score that ranks in the 45th percentile (or higher) for intended major on the Miller Analogy Test, or combined aptitude scores of 1,000 (V.Q.) (or higher) on the Graduate Record Examination taken within the past 5 years.
Two letters of reference reflecting professional practice and academic achievement.
Evidence (photocopy) of current unencumbered licensure as a registered professional nurse in Maine.
A personal interview may be requested.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 89
A. Departmental Requirements: (54 cr.)
1. Sophomore Year (4 cr.):
a.NUR 303 Nursing Fundamentals (4 cr.)
2. Junior Year (26 cr.):
a.NUR 304 Health Assessment (3 cr.)
b.NUR 344 Pharmacology I (1 cr.)
c. NUR 356 Professional Concepts (2 cr.)
d.NUR 360 Care of Childbearing Family (3 cr.)
e.NUR 361 Care of the Pediatric Client (3 cr.)
f. NUR 362 Care of Adults I (7 cr.)
g.NUR 363 Care of Adults II (7 cr.)
3. Senior Year (24 cr.):
a.NUR 425 Community Health Nursing (4 cr.)
b.NUR 427 Research in Nursing (3 cr.)
c. NUR 428 Management and Leadership (4 cr.)
d.NUR 435 Psychiatric Nursing (4 cr.)
e.NUR 437 Professional Issues (AWR) (3 cr.)
f. NUR 464 Care of Adults III (6 cr.)
B. Cognate Requirement: (35 cr.)
1. BIO 203 Microbiology (4 cr.)
2. CHE 101 General Chemistry (4 cr.)
3. BIO 326 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 cr.)
4. BIO 327 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
(4 cr.)
5. CHE 271 Introduction to Organic and
Biochemistry (4 cr.)
6. FNI 211 Human Nutrition (3 cr.)
7. MAT 161 Introductory Statistics (3 cr.)
8. PSY 101 General Psychology (3 cr.)
9. PSY 311 Survey of Human Development (3 cr.)
10. SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)