COURSES OFFERED: Nursing (NUR).
 
The Nursing Department offers a curriculum, accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC*), leading to an Associate in Science Degree and eligibility for the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse. The graduate of the Nassau Community College Nursing Program evidences the ability to function in three roles:

Provider of Care: The graduate of our Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program utilizes the nursing process to meet patient needs across the life cycle.

Manager of Care: The graduate of our ADN program coordinates care for patients, collaborates with patients and other health team members, and appropriately delegates aspects of patient care.

Member Within the Discipline: The graduate of our ADN program practices within the ethical and legal framework of Nursing and is accountable for Nursing practice. The graduate of this ADN Program is committed to professional development and continuous learning.

The required Nursing courses (NUR 101, NUR 105, NUR 203, and NUR 204) are offered during the September to May academic year. These courses must be taken consecutively because each course provides the foundation for subsequent courses. Admission to Nursing is available in both the day and evening divisions. Seats in the evening nursing courses are limited. Please be aware that obtaining a seat in Nursing is highly competitive and is dependent upon the number of applications, the number of available seats, and the applicant's ranking according to grade point average for the courses applicable to the Nursing curriculum and other criteria which include residency, number of transfer credits and number of withdrawal and repeated courses. Meeting the stipulated criteria does not guarantee a seat. If, upon graduation, an individual's application for licensure reveals that the applicant has been convicted of a crime or that there are pending charges, an investigation will be conducted by the Office of Professional Discipline of the State Education Department. *NLNAC 61 Broadway New York, NY  10006

Departmental Requirements and Guidelines:

1. If the placement examination indicates a need for remediation in English, mathematics, or reading, remediation must be completed before entering the nursing program.

2. Nursing students are required to submit evidence of a physical examination, antibody titers, and inoculations prior to their first clinical assignment in NUR 101 and annually thereafter.

3. Nursing students must be of good moral character and may be subject to criminal background checks and random drug screening.

4. Nursing students must be able to independently complete a patient assessment through visualization, direct and indirect auscultation, detection of odors, palpation, and percussion.

5. Nursing students must be able to perform gross and fine motor movements and must possess the physical strength and stamina to provide safe nursing care.

6. Nursing students must be alert, able to think critically and problem solve, possess emotional stability and flexibility, and be able to communicate effectively in English.

7. Nursing students are required to carry malpractice insurance.  The fee for this insurance is included in the bill from the Bursar’s Office.

8. Students are required to adhere to those departmental policies that are distributed to all nursing students at the beginning of each academic year.

9. A minimum grade of 75 is required in each of the required Clinical Nursing courses.

10. A minimum of 15.5 credits (including Nursing 101) must be completed before progressing to NUR 105.

11. Nursing students must supply their own required uniforms and equipment.

12. Nursing students are required to supply their own transportation to clinical settings.

13. Nursing students must be legally eligible for employment and professional licensure in the United States.

14. Nursing students must submit a copy of current certification of competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (minimum basic life support) prior to admission to NUR 203 and prior to graduation.

15. College courses applicable to the Nursing program completed at other colleges must be transferred in prior to admission to the Nursing program. Science courses completed more than ten years prior to admission will not be accepted.

16. Questions or concerns about the Nursing Program may be directed to National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006.

Advanced Standing in Nursing Courses:

The opportunity for advanced standing is available to LPNs. By challenging NUR 101, or both NUR 101 and NUR 105, the candidate avoids much of the competition for entry into the program and enters when normal attrition may make a seat available. Eight and one-half credits are granted to the student for successfully completing the challenge of NUR 101, and 17 credits are granted if NUR 101 and NUR 105 are successfully challenged. Application at Nassau Community College is made as a liberal arts student. Once the challenge is completed and the candidate is ready to enter a Nursing course, the Nursing Department will process a Change of Program to Nursing. In the meantime, the candidate is a Liberal Arts student and can pursue the science and liberal arts courses required for an Associate in Science degree. At least 33 credits, including those for Nursing, must be taken at Nassau Community College. Information on the challenge process may be obtained at Advanced Standing Information Sessions.

Change of Program/Transfer:

Admission requirements to the Nursing program for change of program or transfer students include:

ENG 101

AHS 131

PSY 203

MATH (Math 100 or higher by advisement)

These courses must be completed with a grade of C or better and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or better before application for Change of Program/Area. Requests for Change of Program/Area to Nursing will be accepted during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks of March to be considered for the September class and during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks of October to be considered for the January class. Transfer students must apply directly to Admissions. Students will not be considered for admission if they have attempted AHS 131 more than twice (including “W” grades). Further information about the Nursing Program can be obtained from Academic Advisement, Admissions, Nursing Information Sessions, the Nursing Department Website, and Student Personnel Services.