Nursing Major - Associate Degree
The Mission of the Nursing Program is directly derived from the mission of St. Vincent’s College (SVC). It focuses on the education of nurses who provide care for the sick and the sick poor. It provides a sound and stable educational environment where a diverse student population has the freedom to learn and grow intellectually and develop critical thinking skills, while adhering to a faith-based philosophy and established standards of professional nursing practice. Faculty members are qualified, caring teachers and nurse-educators. Faculty are dedicated to excellence in nursing education, patient care, lifelong learning and the mission of the College.
The Associate Degree Program in Nursing is approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
The nursing curriculum is built upon a foundation drawn from the biological and social sciences as well as the humanities. Nursing courses include classroom, college laboratory, and clinical laboratory experiences. Graduates must successfully complete a minimum of 72 credits for the nursing major.
Progression Criteria:
- TEAS VI score: Applicants must have an adjusted individual total score of 66% or higher. The college will consider the scores from the first and second attempt only (within the last year). If you do not achieve a score of 60% or higher by the second attempt you are not eligible to begin NUR 101 and will be recommended for dismissal from the Nursing Program. TEAS test score must be submitted prior to registration for NUR 101
- SVC believes that in order to be successful on the TEAS test applicants should have taken Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, and College Algebra or Mathematical Applications for Health Sciences. Applicants who have not taken these courses may apply to the nursing program but may be admitted into SVC as a pre-nursing student; upon successful completion of these courses and the TEAS test, pre-nursing students may begin NUR 101 in the nursing program on a space available basis.
- For students who take Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Mathematical Applications for Health Sciences at SVC, a grade of C+ or better must be earned to progress.
- For transfer students who took an equivalent Anatomy & Physiology and/or Microbiology course(s) at a regionally accredited institution, those who earned a grade of B- or higher will be awarded transfer credit.
- Students must maintain the overall GPA and course grade requirements and must demonstrate safe and competent practice in all nursing clinical and laboratory settings while adhering to the published professional standards of conduct.
- Students may refer to the SVC Student Guide for more specific grading requirements.
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Term 1
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Credit Hours
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NUR 101: Intro to Nursing Practice
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7
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Total hours subtotal
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7
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Term 2
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Credit Hours
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NUR 123: Family Concepts in Nursing
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5
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NUR 124: Adult Child Nursing I
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4
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Term 3 (Term 1 for LPNs, after completion of LPN bridge and transition courses)
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Credit Hours
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NUR 230: Adult Child Nursing II
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5
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NUR 231: Adult Child Nursing III
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6
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Term 4 (Term 2 for LPNs)
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Credit Hours
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NUR 232: Adult Child Nursing IV
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6
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NUR 270: Nursing Seminar
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3
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