Nursing Major - Associate Degree
The Mission of the Nursing Program is directly derived from the mission of St. Vincent’s College at Sacred Heart University. 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.
Admission Criteria
The Admissions Committee reviews applications holistically, giving applicants the opportunity to demonstrate their potential for success at SVC at SHU. The application review includes an analysis of academic preparation, including high school transcript, coursework rigor and selected grades in Math and Science, as well as life experiences such as professional skills training and military experience.
General criteria for admission (first-time college students) include:
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- GED, or high school diploma including:
- 3+ years of high school Math, including 2 years of Algebra and 1 year of Geometry; minimum grade of C+
- 1 year of high school Chemistry; minimum grade of C+
- 1 year of high school Biology; minimum grade of C+
- SAT/ACT scores (optional)
General criteria for admission (transfer students) include:
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- GED, or high school diploma
- Attended or received credit from a regionally accredited college or university
Progression Criteria:
- TEAS VI score: Applicants must have an adjusted individual total score of 56% 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 56% or higher by the second attempt you are not eligible to begin NUR 101. 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. Applicants who have not taken these courses may apply to the nursing program but may be admitted into SVC as a pre-nursing student and upon successful completion of these courses and the TEAS test may begin NUR 101 in the nursing program on a space available basis.
- For students who take Anatomy & Physiology at SVC at SHU, a grade of C+ or better must be earned to progress.
- For transfer students who took an equivalent Anatomy & Physiology 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.
- Successful completion of nursing theory course (grade 80% [B-] or better) and Pass grade in clinical;
- Students who do not meet the minimum required grade in a nursing course will need to wait until the next time the course is offered. Class enrollment is offered to students on a space available basis.
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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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