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The demand for nurses with bachelor’s degrees orhigher has never been greater. The Governor of NewYork State signed the “BS in 10 bill” in December, 2017. In order to meet that need, Alfred State College and Dutchess Community College have partnered to offer Alfred State’s Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN). This upper-division completion program will enhance your knowledge and skills foundation tofunction more autonomously and interdependently indiverse, complex, and dynamic health careenvironments.

The Dutchess Community College/Alfred State College RN to BSN program will serve as a solid academic foundation to advanced study in nursing at the graduate level. The core nursing courses within the curriculum are offered in an on-campus format based on demand of the Dutchess Community population. Other course work is offered online through Alfred State College. This format provides flexibility and learning style choices for adult students and working professionals.

ADVANTAGESThe nursing core courses may be taken in an on-campus environment at Dutchess Community College (DCC).

The graduate will be prepared to assume a leadership role in the health care delivery system using gained experience, research, and technology for evidence-based decision making. The baccalaureate graduate will be able to deliver, design, and coordinate care for a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve client outcomes.

The core foundation nursing courses are arranged to increase the student’s knowledge base and skill level for the expanded role as a baccalaureate-prepared practitioner.

A Professional Capstone course (NURS 8013) will be offered as a hybrid course, which will require students enrolled in the program to participate on campus at Alfred State College for a maximum of one week. The Professional Capstone course is required as a culminating educational experience of the BSN program. To further advance the student’s knowledge base and skill level for the expanded role, there are clinical components integrated within the program.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIESLeadership, management, research, education, and practice opportunities in a variety of health care settings and institutions throughout New York State and the US.

Alfred State College/Dutchess Community College

NURSING (RN to BSN)

Linda Panter, Department Chair and Program CoordinatorPanterLK@AlfredState.edu www.AlfredState.edu

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ACCREDITATIONThe baccalaureate degree in nursing at The State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred is accredited by the:• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (www.ccneaccreditation.org); 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; phone (202) 887-6791

• Middle States Commission on Higher Education (www.msche.org); 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104; phone:

(267) 284-5000• The BSN program is registered by the NYS Education Department.

Apply Now: www.SUNY.edu/attendAdmissions@AlfredState.edu | 1-800-4-ALFRED

UPPER–LEVEL BSN COMPLETION PROGRAMCourses Offered by Location

Course SiteNURS 5023 Contemporary Nursing 3 DCC campusNURS 8003 Informatics & Technology 3 DCC campus Applications in Health CareNURS 6413 Health Assessment and 3 DCC campus Promotion Across the LifespanNURS 5003 Ethical Issues in Health Care 3 DCC campusNURS 6003 Nursing Leadership and 3 DCC campus ManagementNURS 7003 Nursing Research 3 DCC campusNURS xxx3 Nursing Elective 3 DCC campusNURS 7004 Population Focus Care in 4 DCC campus the CommunityMATH 1123 Statistics 1 3 ASC OnlineXXXX xxx3 Liberal Arts Elective 3 ASC OnlineXXXX xxx3 Gen Ed. Elective 3 ASC Online (FA, FL, AH, OWC)BIOL 6403 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 ASC OnlineHLTH 1313 Nutrition 3 ASC OnlineSPCH 1083 Effective Speaking 3 ASC OnlineXXXX xxx3 Liberal Arts Elective 3 ASC OnlineXXXX xxx3 Liberal Arts Elective-Upper 3 ASC OnlineXXXX xxx3 Liberal Arts Elective-Upper 3 ASC OnlineANTH 5113 Cross-Cultural Encounters 3 ASC OnlineXXXX xxx3 Liberal Arts Elective-Upper 3 ASC OnlineXXXX xxx3 Liberal Arts Elective-Upper 3 ASC OnlineNURS 8013 Professional Capstone* 3 DCC/ASC

* Hybrid Course: Dutchess Community College with a maximum one week Alfred State College residency.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS28 credits of upper-level nursing. A minimum of 60 credits of liberal arts and sciences (inclusive of associate degree credits). A minimum of a “C” grade in upper-level nursing courses.

CLINICAL COMPONENTS Clinical components are integrated within the BSN program. The following nursing courses have clinical components:NURS 6003- Nursing Leadership and ManagementNURS 6413- Health Assessment and Promotion Across the LifespanNURS 7004- Population Focused Care in the Community

It is strongly recommended that clinical site affiliations are submitted at least two months prior to taking the course to ensure a clinical site agreement is in place.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONSGraduation from an accredited or state-approved associate degree in nursing or certified diploma program in nursing and an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse state license. The minimum GPA requirement for admission is 2.00. The applicant’s associate degree course work must include the following: • a minimum of 30 credits of nursing• a minimum of 24 hours of liberal arts and sciences credit• a minimum of three of 10 SUNY General Education categories• eight credits of anatomy and physiology (taken at the same school in a classroom setting)

• a lab course in microbiology• course work in communication, literature, psychology, and sociology

It is essential that students are able to fully participate in clinical, fulfilling the clinical assignment. Established entrance requirements for nursing students include being able to:• Ambulate (walk) without assistive devices• Lift at least 35 pounds• Function in a safe manner, not placing clients in jeopardy• Maintain confidentiality in regard to professional practice• Appropriately utilize standard medical equipment• Interpret data from electronic devices in the health care setting for the purpose of client care

• Maintain professional composure at all times• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing

A computer with Internet access, webcam, and Microsoft Office is required for the nursing program. Written work must be submitted in word format.

Students are permitted to repeat an upper-level (5000 or higher) nursing core course one time only. If a student is unsuccessful in the same nursing course twice, they will be unable to progress in the nursing program.

Students are expected to write at a baccalaureate-level proficiency, using APA format. Writing proficiency, grammar, spelling, and APA formatting are all essential elements of every nursing course. Failure to write at a baccalaureate-level may result in failure of nursing course work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:r Complete the SUNY application (www.SUNY.edu/attend)

r Indicate the following:m Alfred State College code—91m Select “Nursing (Part-Time, RN Required) on campus” m Special Campus Project code—DUTCH

r Forward the additional required documents to the Alfred State Admissions Office (10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY 14802):m Official high school transcriptm Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended m A copy of your RN license

Linda Panter, Department Chair and Program CoordinatorPanterLK@AlfredState.edu www.AlfredState.edu

Alfred State College10 Upper College Dr., Alfred, NY

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Dutchess Community College53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY

www.SUNYdutchess.edu

Alfred State College/Dutchess Community College NURSING (RN to BSN)