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R.N.-B.S.
Connection Program
(Program
for Registered Nurses)
The B.S. with a major in Nursing is also available to registered
nurses seeking the baccalaureate degree through the R.N.-B.S.Connection
Program. Flexible course schedules are available for the working
professional.
Admission to Degree Program
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Registered nurses may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate
degree program by meeting the following criteria:
- Possessing current R.N. licensure
- Being a graduate from an accredited Nursing Program
- Demonstrated evidence of clinical competency
- A minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade-point average from previous
academic studies
Transfer Credit
Graduates From Accredited
Associate Degree Programs
Registered nurses admitted into the program may receive up to 64
transfer credits, including required core curriculum,prerequisite,
and distribution credits. Transferred credits may also include up
to 31 credits in Nursing courses for work previously completed.
Graduates From Hospital Based
(Diploma) Programs And Foreign Schools Of Nursing
Registered nurses who are graduates of hospital based (diploma)
programs may be admitted to the R.N.B.S.Connection Program.
Upon completion of the NLN Mobility Profile II examinations, they
may receive up to 31 credits for previous completed work. These
students, however, must take the University's placement examination
in mathematics and English. Graduates from foreign schools
of nursing who successfully completed the Commission on Graduates
of Foreign Schools of Nursing Examiniations (CGFNS) will be awarded
31 Nursing credits for previous work completed. Graduates from foreign
schools of nursing who did not take the CGFNS examinations must
take the Mobility Profile II examinations. Additional credits toward
the core curriculum and other required courses will be granted according
to University policy.
The NLN Mobility Profile II Examinations
validate knowledge of care of the adult, the client with mental
disorders, and the childbearing client and the child. Students
who fail to achieve an acceptable grade on any portion of the Mobility
Profile examinations may receive credit for the failed portion by
registering for and successfully completing the appropriate generic
nursing course.
Student's requesting transfer credits for Nursing courses taken
at other baccalaureate programsmust submit their transcript to the
Coordinator of the program for review. Appropriate academic credit
may then be assigned.
To complete the required 128 credits for a baccalaureate degree,
all R.N. students must successfully complete all courses for which
no transferred credit has been received. Any additional credits
required to complete 128 credits may be taken as electives from
the liberal arts and sciences or from Nursing.
Degree Requirements (top of page)
Course Of Studies For RN-BS Connection Students
| Proficiency
Courses and Core Curriculum - |
Credits |
| Proficiency
Courses and Core Curriculum - see Undergraduate Bulletin. |
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| School
of Nursing Requirements
Nursing 270, 272, 353, 365, 370, 380, 381, 381L, 382,
382L, 383, 383L |
31 |
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Credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences
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66
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| Electives
(To be determined by proficiency
requirements)
All transfer students must take the requisite number of
credits in residence at the Brooklyn Campus (see p. 30 of
the Undergraduate Bulletin) and in Brooklyn Campus Nursing
courses. |
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| COURSE OF STUDIES FOR
RN-BS CONNECTION STUDENTS |
The School of Nursing requires that students be New York State
licensed Registered Nurses who have been graduated from National
League for Nursing (NLN) accredited programs or accredited foreign
Schools of Nursing. Transcripts must demonstrate a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.5 with a minimum 2.5 average
in science and nursing courses.
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements |
| All
students must complete 64 credits in liberal arts and sciences
plus an additional 2-3 credits in computer science.
Transfer credit is given for Liberal Arts and Sciences courses
with a grade of “C” or better.
All non-nursing credits are evaluated and awarded
by the Office of Admissions.
Liberal Arts and Sciences (64 credits required) must include: |
| Chemistry
3x or 4x |
4 credits |
Microbiology |
3 credits |
| Anatomy
and Physiology |
7 credits |
Speech |
3 credits |
| Statistics |
3 credits |
Developmental
Psychology |
3 credits |
| Introductory
Psychology |
3 credits |
History |
6 credits |
| Sociology/Anthropology |
3 credits |
Math |
3-4 credits |
| English |
6 credits |
Philosophy |
6 credits |
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| Basic Registered
Nurse Education |
| Transfer credit
for nursing courses completed will be awarded under the
following conditions:
Graduates with associate degrees in nursin will be
awarded 31 nursing credits for work completed.
Graduates from diploma school of nursing must take
the NLN Mobility Profile II Examinations.
Upon successful completion of these examinations, 31 nursing
credits will be awarded.
Graduates from foreign schools of nursing who successfully
completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Schools
of Nursing Examination (CGFNS), will be awarded 31 credits.
Graduates from foreign schools of nursing who do
not take the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Schools
of Nursing Examination (CGFNS), must take the NLN Mobility
Profile II
Examinations. Upon successful completion of these
examinations, 31 credits will be awarded.
The NLN Mobility Profile II Examinations validate knowledge
of care of the adult, the client with mental disorders,
and the childbearing client and the child. Students
who fail to achieve an acceptable grade on any portion of
the Mobility Profile examinations may receive credit for
the failed portion be registering for and successfully completing
the appropriate generic nursing course.
Nursing courses taken in baccalaureate programs in other
institutions are reviewed by the Dean of the School of Nursing
or a designee. Appropriate academic credit is then
assigned. |
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| Professional/BS Phase |
| Nursing
270 |
Professional
Seminar |
3 credits |
| Nursing
272 |
Health
Assessment |
3 credits |
| Nursing
382 |
Leadership
and Management in Nursing |
3 credits |
| Nursing
382L |
Leadership
and Management Mentorship |
0 credits |
| Nursing
365 |
Contemporary
Issues in Nursing |
2 credits |
| Nursing
353 |
Research
in Nursing |
3 credits |
| Nursing
380 |
Trends
and Advances in Nursing Practice |
6 credits |
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(Select
two of the following)
Trends and Advances in:
A. Medical-Surgical
Nursing
B. Long-Term Care
C. Infant/Child Health
D. Maternal/Child Health
E. Mental Health |
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits |
| Nursing
381 |
Nursing
in the Community |
6 credits |
| Nursing
381L |
Nursing
in the Community-Clinical |
0 credits |
| Nursing
370 |
Senior
Nursing Elective-Selective Topics |
3 credits |
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Nursing
Elective or Independent Study |
2 credits |
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Total
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31 Credits |
| Break Down
of Credits:
66 Credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences
31 Credits in RN Nursing Program (Associate
Degree or Diploma)
31 Credits in Professional/BS Nursing
Program
128 Total Credits
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Dr. Hazel Sanderson: (718) 488-1511
Dean's Office: (718) 488-1508
Fax: (718) 780-4019 - E-mail: hsanderson@liu.edu
Admissions Office: (718) 488-1011
Fax: (718) 797-2399 - E-mail: attend@liu.edu
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