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Nursing - A.A.S.

Program Highlights Complete education in 2 yrs Become eligible for RN exam Develop critical thinking and professional development Students participate in laboratory sessions and clinical experiences 95% of graduates pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam Technical Standards Required for Admission to Nursing Program »

The Nursing Program combines general education courses and nursing courses that allow students to complete their education in two years and be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN (RN licensing exam). Classroom lectures, laboratory sessions and clinical experience in area hospitals, long term care facilities and community health agencies are offered in four semesters. Concepts of nursing are based on the program philosophy and developed from the SUNY Canton conceptual framework of Transformational Learning. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination and become Registered Professional Nurses.

The SUNY Canton Nursing Program is registered by the New York State Education Department, which is responsible to the Board of Regents. The Board is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting body for nursing education programs. The program is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and Middle States, having met and maintained criteria for excellence.

Accreditations

The program is a member of:

• National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
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• Registered by the NYS Education Department,
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The majority of our graduates are employed shortly after graduation in positions as staff nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities and community agencies. Other graduates choose to continue their education at a four-year educational institution. SUNY Canton maintains articulation agreements (2+2) with SUNY College of Technology at Utica/Rome and SUNY Plattsburgh. Approximately 95% of graduates pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam within one year of completion of the Nursing program.

Students in this Major:

• Utilize the nursing process, think critically, and base patient care on evidence based practice.
• Engage in active learning.
• Develop personally and professionally.
• Upon meeting the requirements for graduation, are eligible to sit for the licensing examination to become Registered Professional Nurses.

Career Opportunities:

• Acute Care
• Long-Term Care Facilities
• Specialty Areas (For example: Maternal-Child, Psychiatric, Emergency Care)
• Community Agencies

Career Outlook:

• Nursing is the largest health care occupation.
• There is increasing diversity in nursing employment, and projections indicate large numbers of new jobs.

Employers Of SUNY Canton Graduates:

• Hospitals and outpatient clinics
• Long-term care facilities
• Community health agencies
• Schools

Transfer Opportunities:

Graduates have a number of transfer options including: RN-MSN, RN-BSN, and BSN programs. Students may also elect to transfer into the SUNY Canton online RN-BS program.

Admission Requirements:

• Refer to the table of high school course prerequisites for admission.
• Admission is selective and is based on academic credentials. In order to be considered for admission, high school graduates should have a recommended high school average of 80 or higher at the time the application is submitted, or SAT score of 900 or higher, or ACT score of 21 or higher.
• Students transferring into the program should have a recommended cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time the application is submitted.
• Students must complete prerequisite courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Math. High school prerequisites include: two high school Regents math courses with a grade of 75 or above on the second NYS Regents mathematics examination, Biology or Living Environment with a grade of 80 or above on the NYS Regents exam, and Chemistry with a grade of 70 or above on the NYS Regents exam. Equivalent college level course work: Intermediate Algebra with a final grade of C+ or higher, Introduction to Biology with a final grade of B or higher, and Introduction to Chemistry with a final grade of C or higher.
• Non-New York State high school graduate transcripts will be evaluated by admissions staff for leveling purposes. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION INTO THE NURSING PROGRAM UNTIL ALL PREREQUISITES HAVE BEEN MET.
• Prerequisite courses must have been completed within 7 years prior to program admission. The following courses must have been completed within 7 years prior to program admission with a final grade of C or higher in order to be considered for transfer: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology. A committee will review qualified applicants beginning in early February.

Students who do not meet the prerequisites may be eligible to enroll in a preparatory curriculum. Completion or admission into a preparatory curriculum does not guarantee admission to nursing.

Licensed Practical Nurses may apply for advanced standing. Please contact the nursing program for more information.

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*Fulfills writing intensive requirement.

NOTE: Nursing students must successfully complete the SUNY Canton computer competency requirement.

• CPR certification (Health Provider Status) is required for NURS 102, 201, and 202.
• Students will complete clinical experiences in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies throughout Northern New York. Clinical hours may include day, evenings, and weekends. The college does not provide transportation to clinical.
• The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions requires persons applying for licensure to answer questions related to criminal convictions and/or professional misconduct.
• Once enrolled in Fundamentals of Nursing (NURS 101), students must complete this Nursing program within four years. For extraordinary situations, permission to complete beyond four years must be granted by the Dean of the School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice in consultation with the Nursing Program Director.
• Of the four clinical nursing courses (NURS 101, 102, 201, and 202) only one course may be repeated one time.
• A grade of C or better is required for successful completion of all nursing courses, Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 217), Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 218), and Microbiology (BIOL 209).
• Successful completion of all corequisite courses and a semester GPA of 2.0 or better is required to continue in the program.

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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete SUNY Canton's NURS 201, 202, 203, and 204 in order to meet the program's residency requirements.

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