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ST. PETER’S HEALTH PARTNERS St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing 2019 - 2021 CATALOG
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
Mailing Address & Location:
714 New Scotland Avenue, Room 111, Albany, NY 12208
Contact Information:
Phone: (518) 525-6850 | Fax: (518) 525-6852
Website: www.sphp.com/son
Chartered By:
• The Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York
Registered By:
• New York State Education Department Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Nursing Unit
89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234-1000
(518) 474-3817 x 280 | www.op.nysed.gov
Accredited By:
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000 | Fax: (404) 975-5020 | Email: info@acenursing.org
Web: www.acenursing.org
Member of:
• National League for Nursing
• New York State Council for Associate Degree Nursing
• Organization of Associate Degree Nursing
• New York State Council of Hospital-Based Schools and Colleges
of Professional Nursing
• Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities
HEGIS Code: 5208.10
The “BSN in 10” legislation.
Effective June 18, 2019, to qualify for a license as a registered professional
nurse, an applicant shall, among other requirements, “have received an
education, and a diploma or degree in professional nursing, in accordance
with the commissioner’s regulations, and in order to continue to maintain
registration as a registered professional nurse in New York state, have
attained a baccalaureate degree or higher in nursing within ten years
of initial licensure in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations.”
For more information please visit the Office of the Professions website
at www.op.nysed/prof/nurse.
1Table of Contents
About Our School..................................................................................................................3
Mission...................................................................................................................................3
Facilities.................................................................................................................................5
Library.....................................................................................................................................5
Sample Academic Calendar...............................................................................................6
Core Performance Standards............................................................................................ 7
Americans with Disabilities Act.....................................................................................10
Retention, NCLEX Pass and Graduation Rates.........................................................11
Admission................................................................................................................................ 12
Admission Requirements............................................................................................. 12
Application Procedure................................................................................................... 13
International Students................................................................................................... 13
Criminal Record................................................................................................................14
Notice of Decision...........................................................................................................14
Transfer Credits................................................................................................................ 15
Advanced Placement..................................................................................................... 15
Curriculum Descriptions................................................................................................... 17
Course Descriptions............................................................................................................19
LPN to RN Transition Course......................................................................................... 22
Academic Policies............................................................................................................... 24
Student Services.................................................................................................................. 29
Tuition and Fees...................................................................................................................32
Estimated Costs 2019-2020........................................................................................35
Financial Aid.......................................................................................................................... 36
Scholarship Opportunities.............................................................................................. 43
St. Peter's Graduate Award Opportunities..............................................................46
Student Nurses’ Association...........................................................................................48
Alumni Association.............................................................................................................48
Administration and Faculty............................................................................................49
Directions................................................................................................................................ 51
NOTICE REGARDING CHANGES: All the administration deems it necessary,
information in this publication pertains whether or not there is actual notice
to the 2019-2021 academic years and is to individual students.
correct to the extent that information
Given budgetary considerations and
was available on the preparation date
the decision to publish this publication
of this publication. However, St. Peter's
less frequently than annually, from time
Hospital College of Nursing reserves
to time we may need to inform our
the right to change the course offerings,
students about interpretations or policy
tuition, fees, rules governing admission,
changes as they occur. This will be done
requirements for graduation, and the
via direct communication with students,
granting of degrees and any other
or posted on the Electronic Learning
policies affecting its students. Such
Management Platform (MESA).
changes are to take effect whenever
2About Our School
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing Mission Statements
has been educating and preparing St. Peter’s Health Partners
students for fulfilling careers in nursing We, St. Peter’s Health Partners and
for more than a century. Trinity Health, serve together in the
Our Associate Degree program spirit of the gospel as a compassionate
educates and prepares students and transforming healing presence
to become skilled and competent within our communities. Founded
professional nurses (RNs). Graduates in community-based legacies of
earn a two-year Associate in Science compassionate healing, we provide
degree and are eligible to apply for the highest quality comprehensive
the National Council Licensure Exam continuum of integrated health care,
(NCLEX). We also have articulation supportive housing and community
agreements with upper division BSN services, especially for the needy
completion programs at a number and vulnerable.
of colleges. The College of Nursing
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing The mission of St. Peter's Hospital
is affiliated with St. Peter’s Health College of Nursing is to prepare
Partners, the region’s most comp- students for entry into the profession
rehensive not-for-profit network of of nursing as competent, caring
health care, supportive housing and practitioners.
community services. St. Peter's Hospital
College of Nursing enjoys a close Our Philosophy
working relationship with our sister WE BELIEVE
school: Samaritan Hospital School The practice of Nursing is ...
of Nursing • an art and a science.
Our educational relationship with • dedicated to promoting, maintaining,
Hudson Valley Community College restoring, and supporting the health
enables our nursing students to earn and well-being of individuals living
college credits for liberal arts and and dying.
science support courses. • holistic.
• caring.
The college's Health Sciences Library
• accountable: legally, ethically
is located on the 2nd floor of Marian
and morally.
Hall, on the Maria College campus.
Students participate in learning • the application of theoretical
experiences that include classroom knowledge, reasoning and
teaching, school labs, and clinical technical competence.
practices at St. Peter's Hospital, • accepting and respecting individuals
Hudson Valley Community College regardless of religion, race, creed,
and affiliating agencies. color, age, gender, culture, ability,
mental status, or socioeconomic
status, or political affiliation.
• partnerships with
— individuals and significant others
with actual or potential health
needs, and
— health care team members.
3Education ... Aggregate Program
• is a partnership involving shared
accountability between faculty Outcomes
and students. • The graduates of the College of
Nursing will achieve a passing rate
• requires open, honest and timely
on NCLEX-RN equal or greater than
communication by faculty and
New York State and National average
students.
on their first attempt.
• recognizes students’ unique
• The completion/graduation rate will
abilities, life experiences and
be at or above the New York State
learning preferences.
and national average based on the
• is committed to providing a variety number of students in a class who
of resources and active learning graduate within the 150 percent of
experiences to support individual the planned program length (3 years).
learning preferences and rates.
• Ninety percent of graduates actively
• builds from simple to complex. seeking employment will secure a
A minimum level of competency nursing position within six months
is critical before progressing in a of graduation.
sequential curriculum. In consultation
• Upon graduation, 85 percent
with faculty, students identify
of students will report overall
corrective measures necessary
program satisfaction.
to move to a higher level of
competence. Graduate Outcomes
• flourishes in an environment in The graduate of St. Peter's Hospital
which there is freedom of expression, College of Nursing is prepared to:
creativity and innovation. • Promote, restore, and maintain
• is a lifelong endeavor. health and well-being in patients,
families, and communities to
The Scholarship of Teaching maximize human flourishing.
and Learning • Use nursing judgment to provide
The faculty of the College of safe, high-quality nursing care to
Nursing have defined scholarship patients, families, and communities.
as “professional endeavors which
• Demonstrate professionalism that
advance the art and science of
reflects personal accountability,
nursing and nursing education.”
values, integrity, responsibility, and
Theoretical Framework ethical practices.
The nurses at St. Peter’s Health • Approach nursing practice with a
Partners have adopted Jean Watson’s spirit of inquiry to improve the
Theory of Human Caring/Caring quality of care for patients, families,
Science as their model of nursing
and communities.
practice.
4Our Facilities Library
Students enrolled at St. Peter's The Health Sciences Library has an
Hospital College of Nursing pursue extensive collection of professional
their education in a variety of material to support students’ academic
settings, providing comprehensive research needs. In addition to open
and sophisticated learning resources. stacks, reference texts, and the journal
All nursing theory classes are held collection, the library houses a variety
on one of the hospitals’ campuses. of DVDs, CD-ROMS, and computer
St. Peter’s classroom and clinical programs which add another dimension
laboratory facilities are located at to learning strategies. Membership in
714 New Scotland Ave., in Marian the Capital District Library Council and
Hall. The fully equipped learning the OCLC network provide access to
laboratory affords students the materials from libraries nationwide
opportunity to practice and enhance through interlibrary loan. Programs
their skills through the use of computer to assist students in preparing for
technology, simulated “patient” care the computerized National Council
with models and up-to-date equipment Licensure Exams are available.
which mirrors the hospital environment. The library also has computers which
Clinical and observational experiences provide students access to the Internet
for students are provided in both and Microsoft Office programs. The
long-term and acute care settings, library’s electronic resources, such as
which include but are not limited to: online journal databases, are available
to library users and can be accessed
• Albany Memorial Hospital from home, as well. Focusing on
• Samaritan Hospital student needs, library staff provide
• Eddy Visiting Nurse Association orientation, individual guidance in
• Childcare centers research, and group instruction.
• Elementary schools
• Albany Medical Center Hospital
• New York Oncology Hematology, PC
• Outpatient clinics
• Dialysis centers
• Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
• St. Peter’s Hospital
Selected class and clinical experiences
are held outside of the main school/
campus and hospital complex.
Transportation to the sites is the
student’s responsibility.
5St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
Sample Academic Calendar
FALL SEMESTER Tentative and Subject to Change
3rd Week, August Orientation
4th Week, August Classes Begin
1st Monday, September Labor Day – Classes Suspended
2nd Monday, September Last Day to Add/Drop Fall Classes
2nd Monday, October Columbus Day – Classes Suspended
3rd Monday, November Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Classes
3rd Week, November Thanksgiving Holiday – Classes Suspended
(Wed–Fri)
1st Friday, December Last Day of Classes for Fall Semester
2nd Week, December Final Examination Period
3rd Week, December Graduation
SPRING SEMESTER Tentative and Subject to Change
1st Week, January Orientation
2nd Week, January Classes Begin
3rd Monday, January Martin Luther King Day – Classes Suspended
3rd Week, March Spring Break – Classes Suspended
Last Monday, January Last Day to Add/Drop Spring Classes
March or April (varies) Easter Break – Classes Suspended
1st Friday, April Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Classes
1st Friday, May Last Day of Classes for Spring Semester
2nd Week, May Final Examination Period
3rd Week, May Graduation
SUMMER SESSIONS Tentative and Subject to Change
3rd Week, May Summer Session A Begins
Last Monday, May Memorial Day - Class Suspended
Last Week, June Summer Session A Ends
1st Week, July Summer Session B Begins
July 4th Independence Day - Class Suspended
Last Week, July Summer Session B Ends
All courses are offered every semester.
6Technical Standards
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing is perform functions that are necessary
committed to diversity and to attracting for the safe practice of nursing and
and educating students who will essential to all licensing requirements
make the population of health care for nursing.
professionals' representative of the Applicants must be capable of meeting
national population. Our mission – the nine core standards outlined
preparing students for entry into the below with or without reasonable
profession of nursing as competent, accommodations for enrollment and/
caring practitioners, translates into or progression at St. Peter's Hospital
our work with all students, including College of Nursing.
those with disabilities.
If a student has sufficient education,
Nursing is an applied discipline with they will be able to perform the
cognitive, sensory, affective, and motor following technical standards:
components. Students must be able to
Requirements Standards Examples
Critical Critical thinking ability for • Identification of cause/
Thinking effective clinical reasoning effect relationships in
and clinical judgement clinical situations.
consistent with level of • Use of the scientific
educational preparation. method in the
The ability to use and development of
interpret information from patient care plans and
assessment techniques evaluating patient care.
and maneuvers. • Interpret and respond
The ability to use and appropriately to data:
interpret physiologic blood pressure, blood
phenomena generated sugars, neurological
by diagnostic tools. status, cardiac
function etc.
• Interpret and respond
to data generated
from diagnostic tools:
sphygmomanometer,
otoscope, ophthalmo-
scope, bladder scanners.
7Requirements Standards Examples
Professional Interpersonal skills sufficient • Establishment of
Relationships for professional interactions rapport with patients/
with a diverse population clients.
of individuals, families, and • Possess emotional
groups. stability to function
under stress and
adapt to changing
environments inherent
to the classroom and
practice settings with
or without accommo-
dations.
• Exercise skills of
diplomacy to advocate
for patients in need.
• Exercise proper
judgment and complete
responsibilities in a
timely and accurate
manner according to
the advanced generalist
nursing role.
Communication Communication adeptness • Communicate effec-
sufficient for verbal and tively and sensitively
written professional with patients, families,
interactions. faculty, preceptors, and
members of the health-
care team during clinical
and other learning
experiences.
• Accurately elicit
information including
a medical history &
other information
to adequately and
effectively evaluate
a client or patient's
condition.
• Explanation of treat-
ment, procedures,
intiation of health
teaching.
• Documentation and
interpretation of nursing
actions and patient/
client responses.
8Requirements Standards Examples
Mobility Physical abilities sufficient • Movement about
for movement from room to patient's room, work-
room and in small spaces. spaces, and treatment
areas.
• Administration of rescue
procedures-cardiopul-
monary resuscitation.
Motor Skills Gross and fine motor skills • Possess psychomotor
sufficient for providing safe, skills necessary to
effective nursing care. provide holistic nursing
care and perform or
assist with procedures,
treatments, and medi-
cation administration.
• Practice in a safe
manner and appro-
priately provide care
in emergencies and life
support procedures
and perform standard
precautions against
contamination.
• Calibration and use
of equipment.
• Therapeutic positioning
of clients.
Hearing Auditory ability sufficient for • Ability to hear
monitoring and assessing monitoring devise
health needs. alarm and other
emergency signals.
• Ability to discern
auscultatory sounds
and cries for help.
Visual Visual ability sufficient for • Ability to observe
observation and assessment patient's condition
necessary in patient care. and responses to
treatments.
• Recognize and assess
patient changes in
mood, activity,
cognition, verbal,
and non-verbal
communication.
9Requirements Standards Examples
Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for • Ability to palpate in
physical assessment. physical examinations
and various therapeutic
interventions.
Character Moral and ethical fitness. • Concern for others,
integrity, accountability,
interest, and motivation
are necessary personal
qualities.
• Demonstrate intent and
desire to follow the ANA
Standards of Care and
Nursing Code of Ethics.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act Any newly entering student who has
(ADA) of 1990 was instituted by a disability and who wants to obtain
Congress to prohibit discrimination reasonable accommodations may fill
against qualified individuals with out and submit the Disability Form
disabilities. St. Peter's Hospital College which is sent to all new students.
of Nursing is required to comply with The form should be accompanied by
the stipulations of the ADA. The ADA supporting documentation. In the
defines a qualified individual with absence of documentation, or in the
a disability who, with or without case of a newly identified disability,
reasonable accommodation, can the director will use best judgment as
perform the essential functions of the to the provision of accommodations.
employment that such an individual For further information, please contact
holds or desires. In addition, the the school.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits
discrimination in admissions of a
qualified person with disabilities.
10Retention Rates Graduation Rates
The percentage of students who The percentage of students who
moved from the first year to the graduated from the Associate
second year of the Associate Degree Degree (RN) program.
(RN) program.
MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF NURSING
MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF NURSING GRADUATION RATES
2014 - 15 79% Start Date RN program
2015 - 16 82% 2012 Spring 83%
2016 - 17 78% Fall 72%
2017 - 18 74% 2013 Spring 83%
Rolling average 78.25% Fall 94%
2014 Spring 93%
Average retention, two-year
Fall 73%
private colleges:
2015 Spring 82%
NYS.................................................................61%
Fall 74%
National.......................................................62% 2016 Spring 70%
The National Council Licensure Fall 76%*
Average graduation rates
Associate Degree programs:
NYS.............................................................20.6%
National........................................................32%
NCLEX Pass Rates
Examination (NCLEX) is a standardized exam that each state board of nursing
uses to determine whether or not a candidate is prepared for entry level nursing
practice. Percentages reflect first time pass rate.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE (RN) PROGRAM
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Memorial College
of Nursing 98% 98% 90.2% 96.5% 96.43%
NYS average 76% 79.7% 82% 83.3% 78%
US average 79.3% 82% 81.7% 84.2% 70%
*Anticipated
11Admission
Applications for admission may be • If a candidate does not pass the TASC
submitted at any time. Deadlines for subtest but passed the same GED
admission applications are noted on subtest, the GED score will be
the website. Applications are reviewed accepted as a passing score. If a
by the Admissions and Progression candidate has already passed all
Committee after all required materials five (5) GED subtests but did not
are received in the school office. attain the minimum score of 2250,
An incomplete application will be such candidate must pass at least
considered active for one year from one of the TASC subtests to obtain
the date it is received. a New York State High School
An applicant is admitted to the school Equivalency Diploma.
on the basis of his/her composite • Applicants who have been home
record. Equal consideration is given to schooled must submit a letter from
all who apply regardless of race, color, the superintendent of the school
national origin, creed, sex or age. district in which the applicant resides
stating that the applicant’s course
The College of Nursing enrolls new of studies meets New York State
students every semester for the requirements for graduation from
Associate Degree (RN) program. high school.
• Complete the Test of Essential
Admission Requirements Academic Skills (TEAS®) Examination.
RN ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE • Complete high school or college
DEGREE PROGRAM level algebra, biology with a lab and
All candidates must have graduated chemistry with a lab. Courses must
from high school or must possess a be completed with the following
High School Equivalency Diploma grade requirements:
(GED) with both a standard score of - Grade of 75 or above for high school
480 or above on each of the GED tests level courses
and a total standard score of 2400 or - Grade of B or above for non-credit
above. These scores are based on the bearing/remedial college courses
newest version of the GED. For the - Grade of C (70%) or above for credit
older version of the GED, a standard bearing college courses
score of 48 or above is required on • Applicants who wish to request a
each of the GED tests, with a total waiver for the above grade/score
standard score of 240. requirements must demonstrate
• Candidates must possess a High college success by the following:
School Equivalency (HSE) by passing - One semester of college level
all five (5) sections of Test Assessing courses carrying seven (7) credits
Secondary Completion (TASC) with or more with a GPA of 2.0 or above,
a minimum score of 500 on each of including at least one credit bearing
the following sections: science course with a final grade
- Language Arts – Reading of C or above.
- Language Arts – Writing
(which includes an essay)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
12Application Procedure ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
Applicants must submit the following: • International applicants whose
• An application fee. Checks and primary and secondary education
money orders should be payable was in a language other than English
to St. Peter's Hospital College of must demonstrate proficiency in
Nursing. The fee may also be paid English by taking any one of the
online at www.SPHP.com. exams listed below and achieving
the identified score
• A completed application.
a. The Pearson Test of English (PTE)
• Official high school transcript or
Academic. The applicant must
an official High School Equivalency
achieve a minimum score of 50
Diploma transcript.
on each subsection and must
• Official transcripts from ALL post- achieve an overall score of 55.
secondary schools attended, regard-
b. The Test of English as a Foreign
less of the nature of the coursework,
Language Internet-based (TOEFL
whether or not credit was earned,
iBT™). The applicant must achieve
and whether or not a degree was
a minimum score of 84, and a
granted.
minimum speaking score of 26.
• Applicants may be requested to
c. The International English Language
provide additional information
Testing System (IELTS™). The
for clarification.
applicant must achieve a minimum
• All documentation must be sent to: score of 6.5, with no communica-
St. Peter's Hospital tive skill below 6.0.
College of Nursing International applicants who have
714 New Scotland Avenue, Room 111 maintained a GPA of 2.0 and graduated
Albany, NY 12208 from an American post-secondary
institution with at least an associate
Admission of degree may not be required to
demonstrate English language
International Students proficieny through one of the exams
• The College of Nursing only admits
international applicants with United listed above.
States Citizenship or Permanent
Resident Status (original card must PROCEDURE
be presented) to the Associate International applicants must:
Degree (RN) program. • Submit a completed application
• International applicants should including an application fee.
request application forms 10 to • Submit official transcripts from all
12 months before they plan to begin educational institutions attended,
studies in order to allow time for both secondary and institutions
correspondence and evaluation of higher learning. Only officially
of necessary documentation. translated transcripts signed by the
National Department of Education
or US consul who verifies that they
13are full and exact translations will Notice of Decision
be accepted. The translation must All applicants will be informed in writ-
also be sent to the World Education ing of the decision of the Admissions
Services (WES) for evaluation, with and Progression Committee. To secure
an official report from the WES sent a seat in the class, accepted applicants
to the school. must return the confirmation form
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing along with the non-refundable matric-
will admit only those students who ulation fee by the date specified in the
have completed at least the equivalent acceptance letter. This fee is applied to
of 12 years of elementary and secondary the tuition in the first semester.
education and have successfully passed Failure to return the confirmation
all required examinations. In general, form and/or failure to pay the matric-
candidates must be qualified for ulation fee by the date specified in the
university admission in their country acceptance letter will be considered
of birth. official withdrawal from the admissions
process and the seat will be offered to
Criminal Record a candidate on the waiting list.
The law regulating the practice of
nursing in New York State states that WAITING LIST
the Board of Regents, State Education When the nursing course is full,
Department, may deny a convicted selected qualified applicants may
felon a license or the privilege of sitting be placed on a waiting list.
for the licensure examination (NCLEX). If the applicant is not seated, they are
denied; however, they may request
Exclusion from Federal to be reviewed in the subsequent
semester.
Health Care Programs
Individuals, including nursing students, REAPPLICATION
who are excluded from participation Denied applicants may reapply,
in the Medicare or Medicaid program but must submit a new application,
will be excluded from participating in updated transcripts if any, and must
clinical activities. This means that any pay the application fee. Retaking the
such student will not be able to meet TEAS is optional.
the clinical learning objectives and will Students who have previously with-
be dismissed from the program. All drawn from the program are eligible
matriculated students will be routinely to apply for readmission under the
screened for being listed on the Office following conditions:
of the Inspector General's List of
• They must meet the admission
Excluded Individual/Entities.
requirements in place at the time
of reapplication.
• If accepted, placement in the
program is subject to the curriculum
in place at the time of reapplication.
• No more than two years may have
passed since the completion of the
last nursing course.
14Transferring Credits: Advanced Placement
Corequisite Courses and Transfer of Credit
Upon acceptance to the college, for Nursing Courses
transfer of credit from other accredited Applicants for advanced placement
post-secondary institutions will be must complete the application process
considered on a case-by-case basis. and be accepted into the College of
Only courses completed with a grade Nursing. Notification of eligibility for
of C (70 percent) or above will be advanced placement will be sent with
considered for transfer credit. Note: the acceptance letter.
credit for science courses (Anatomy
and Physiology I and II, Microbiology) Applicants to the College of Nursing
must have been completed no more who have successfully completed
than five years from the date of nursing courses (with a grade of 80
acceptance to be eligible for transfer. percent or better) at another nursing
There is no time limit on non-science school may be eligible for advanced
courses. placement based on assessment of the
content and credit hours. Transferring
Students may be required to provide credit for nursing courses will be
a course description or syllabus for considered on a case-by-case basis.
any course being considered for Any transferred nursing course must
transfer credit. have been taken within two years prior
to entering a nursing course at this
TRANSFER CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL
school. Only nursing courses completed
AP COURSES
with an 80 percent or above will be
Credit will be given for advanced
considered for transfer credit. The
placement exams from the College
decision to accept any nursing credit
Board with a grade of three (3) or
will be made by comparing course
better. An official score report must
descriptions for both the theory and
come directly from the College Board
clinical components of the course.
to the school.
Applicants may be required to provide
TRANSFER CREDIT AND GPA course syllabi from previous nursing
Transfer credits are not included in courses. The decision to accept any
the cumulative grade point average nursing credit will be made by
calculated when matriculated in this comparing course descriptions, course
program. However, for students who content, and learning outcomes for
reenter the program, the previously both the theory and clinical compo-
earned grades and credits that are still nents of the course. Applicants will be
applicable will be carried over to the required to provide course syllabi from
readmission and counted in the GPA. previous nursing courses.
Advanced placed students are
WAIVER counseled and curriculum plans are
Any request for a waiver of any developed on an individual basis.
admission, transfer credit or academic
policy outlined above must be made
in writing to the Dean and will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
15Advanced placed students must • The accepted applicant must
complete at least 20 credits in nursing complete the corequisites of the
at this school to qualify for graduation. nursing courses that are being
The maximum number of credits that transferred in with a grade of 70
may be transferred in is 49 (19 in percent or better. These courses
nursing). are: Anatomy and Physiology I
If accepted for advanced placement, and II, General Psychology,
the student must complete orientation Developmental Psychology and
and the bridge workshop. English Composition I. Science
courses must be taken within 5 years
prior to the date of acceptance at the
ADVANCED PLACEMENT FOR LPNS
school. There is no time limit for the
Applicants who are licensed practical
non-science courses.
nurses are eligible for advanced
placement into the Associate Degree • The accepted applicant must submit
(RN) program. LPN applicants must an official transcript from the school
first complete the application process where the Transition Course was
and be accepted into the college. taken. The official transcript must
Upon acceptance into the college, be received in order to begin nursing
the applicant must submit the courses at our school. Nursing
matriculation fee. transfer credits will not be applied
until the College has received official
Since the College of Nursing is a notification that the applicant has
participant in the Statewide LPN to successfully completed the Transition
RN Articulation Model, LPNs who have Course.
been accepted into the RN program
• Prior to starting the Nursing
may be offered advanced placement
sequence, the advanced placed
as follows:
LPN must complete the Advanced
• The accepted applicant must hold a Placement Bridge Workshop offered
valid, unencumbered LPN registration by the College of Nursing
in the United States.
For more information on the Statewide
• The accepted advanced placed
LPN to RN Articulation Model and
applicant must successfully complete
Transition Course, please visit
the Statewide LPN to RN Transition
http://www.lpntorn.info.
Course. It is best for the accepted
applicant to complete the Transition
Course just prior to starting the
Nursing sequence at our school.
After successful completion of this
Transition Course, the accepted
applicant will receive 15 credits of
transfer credit (this is equivalent to
transfer credit for Nursing I and
Nursing II).
16Curriculum Descriptions
A semester nursing didactic credit hour is an academic unit earned for fifteen
50-minute sessions of classroom instruction for a total of 15 teaching weeks
or the equivalent. One third of the credit hours for any nursing course are
awarded for didactic experiences (classroom instruction), and two thirds of
the credit hours are awarded for clinical/lab practice experience.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The program is designed to be taken on a full-time basis. Classes and clinical
experiences are scheduled during the regular business week. Occasionally,
clinical sessions may be scheduled during afternoon hours, evening hours
or weekend hours.
COURSE SEQUENCE FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
(HEGIS Code 5208)
FIRST SEMESTER credits SECOND SEMESTER credits
Anatomy and Physiology I*..................4 Anatomy and Physiology II*..................4
English Composition I*...........................3 Developmental Psychology*.................3
General Psychology*................................3 Nursing II.......................................................9
Nursing I........................................................6
Total....................................................16 Total.....................................................16
SUMMER SEMESTER credits
(follows Nursing II or Nursing IV)
Nursing III.....................................................3
Total.....................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER credits FOURTH SEMESTER credits
Social Science Elective*..........................3 English Elective*.........................................3
Microbiology*.............................................4 Directed Elective*......................................3
Nursing IV.....................................................8 Nursing V......................................................10
Nursing BH..................................................3 Total.....................................................16
Total....................................................18
Nursing Credit Hours: 39 Corequisite Credit Hours: 30
Total Degree Credit Hours: 69
Ratio of Theory to Clinical Lab Hours: 1:3
* Corequisite courses: must be taken at the same time or prior to the nursing course
listed in each semester and are usually taken at Hudson Valley Community College.
17Course Descriptions
Each nursing course addresses holistic and partner in the promotion of
health and wellness of individuals and health and wellness. Through the
families across the life span. Holism development of skills in interviewing
encompasses physiological, social, and assessment, students will identify
mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural, varying degrees of health and wellness
and environmental needs of an individ- for individuals and families across the
ual and family for attaining optimum life span. An appreciation of differences
health and wellness. Through each in people and their perceptions of
course, students build from simple to wellness will be fostered to better
complex when applying the processes enable students to assist individuals
of reasoning, problem solving, and their families to recognize the
comunication, teaching-learning, and value of health and wellness and
continuous improvement. Students are encourage personal responsibility.
introduced to the multiple roles and Corequisites: Anatomy & Physiology I,
relationships employed to facilitate English Composition I and General
health promotion, restoration, main- Psychology
tenance, and support. Believed to be
fundamental to the practice of pro-
Nursing II: Health Maintenance,
fessional nursing, caring, personal and
Restoration, and Support
professional accountability, reasoning
(Fall/Spring)
and technical skills are applied in each
4.5 class hours/13.5 clinical hours
course. A variety of in- and outpatient
(9 credits)
settings will support students’ acquiring
assessment skills and therapeutic Application of the physical, social and
interventions for individuals and behavioral sciences enables students
families with differing needs. to analyze factors affecting health
and wellness. Students identify, apply,
All nursing courses are taught by
monitor, and evaluate interventions to
Masters prepared professional nurses.
promote a higher level of health when
Clinical instruction is provided by
illness has interfered with daily living.
3-5 clinical instructors per course,
Sensitivity to differences in individual
to groups of 6-8 students.
families’ responses to alterations in
health emphasizes the significance
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE of the partnering role of the nurse.
NURSING PROGRAM Therapeutic interventions include
Nursing I: Health Promotion health teaching and the development
and Wellness of such skills as intravenous and
(Fall/Spring) nutritional support, medication
3 class hours/9 clinical hours (6 credits) administration, and maintaining
Students will trace the history of asepsis.
professional roles and responsibilities Prerequisites: Nursing I, Anatomy
in nursing practice and health care & Physiology I, English Composition I,
delivery systems to present day. Legal, General Psychology
ethical, and moral accountability will
be introduced with emphasis placed Corequisites: Anatomy & Physiology II,
upon the professional roles of helper Developmental Psychology
19Nursing III: Managing Care in the diagnosing and treating of
(Summer Only) human responses in a variety of
2.5 class hours/24 clinical hours settings. Clinical experiences include
(3 credits) inpatient and outpatient in the
Students further develop reasoning and maternal-child specialty area.
organizational skills when providing Prerequisites: Nursing I & II, Anatomy
care for a small group of individuals & Physiology I & II, English Composition I,
experiencing an alternation in health General and Developmental Psychology
and wellness. Through seminars and Corequisites: Microbiology and Social
extensive clinical experiences, students Science Elective
will gain confidence in the multifaceted
roles of the professional nurse. Students
Nursing BH: Psychiatric
increase proficiency in technical skills
and Mental Health Nursing
and clinical problem solving. The use
(Fall/Spring/Summer)
of computer technology in the clinical
1.5 class hours/4.5 clinical hours
setting will be expanded to support
(3 credits)
clinical decisions.
Students will expand their knowledge
Prerequisites: Nursing I & II, Anatomy
and skills in administering and moni-
& Physiology I & II, English Composition I,
toring care to individuals and families
General and Developmental Psychology
experiencing alterations in health and
wellness in the area of mental health.
Nursing IV: Complex Health Theory and practice is directed towards
Maintenance, Restoration development of skill and comfort in
and Support: Care of Women intervening with clients in this area.
and Children Theory content contains knowledge
(Fall/Spring) of mental health disorders, treatment,
4 class hours/12 clinical hours and nursing interventions with the
(8 credits) expectation the student will apply
Students will expand their knowledge this knowledge in the diagnosing and
and skills in administering and moni- treating of human responses in the
toring care to individuals and families practicum. Clinical experiences include
experiencing multi-system and rapidly inpatient and outpatient specialty areas
changing alterations in health and of behavioral health.
wellness. Complexity is evident in the Prerequisites: Nursing I, II, Anatomy &
alteration of health status as well as Physiology I & II, English Composition I,
the types of therapeutic interventions. General & Developmental Psychology
Physical, social, and behavioral sciences
and advanced technology are applied Corequisites: Microbiology and Social
Science Elective
20Nursing V: Coordinating DIRECTED ELECTIVES IN NURSING
and Improving Care High Acuity Nursing
(Fall/Spring) (Offered on Demand)
5 class hours/15 clinical hours 1.5 class hours/4.5 clinical hours
(10 credits) (3 credits)
This course is designed to broaden the This elective course is designed to
student’s perspective of the nurse’s role provide the second year nursing student
in influencing and improving health or recent graduate with in-depth
care systems and practices. Emerging knowledge of the high acuity nursing
health care concerns, paradigm shifts, specialty. This course builds on concepts
governmental regulations, and presented in all previous nursing courses
financing are discussed to provide a and adds the depth and breadth
more global view of nursing. Students necessary to begin working in the high
apply management, systems and acuity areas defined as Emergency
change theories to previously acquired Department (ED) and Critical Care(CC).
knowledge, skills and attitudes to Students will have opportunities to
promote quality care for a group of apply theoretical concepts through
individuals. Nursing informatics is precepted clinical experiences in all
applied to foster improved standards of phases of emergent and critical care.
care and change. Learning experiences The role of the High Acuity nurse will
are designed to ease the transition be emphasized, with exposure to the
of student to that of graduate nurse. Triage Nurse, Emergency Department
Clinical experiences include Nursing and Surgical and Cardiovascu-
medical-surgical and critical care. lar Intensive Care Units.
Prerequisites: Nursing I, II, III, IV and
BH; Anatomy & Physiology I & II; STATEWIDE LPN TO RN
Microbiology; General and Developmental TRANSITION COURSE
Psychology; English Composition I; Social (Spring semester)
Science Elective; Behavioral Health 45 hour course (3 Class hours per week
for 15 weeks) no college credits awarded
Corequisites: English Elective,
Directed Elective The Statewide LPN to RN Transition
course is designed to validate prior
learning, and update/enhance the
student’s knowledge. This course
facilitates transition from the role of
Practical Nurse to that of a student
preparing for the role of Registered
Nurse. Nursing process is used as the
framework for critical thinking and
problem solving.
Prerequisites: Graduation from an LPN
program in a US Jurisdiction. Before an
accepted LPN can begin his/her nursing
sequence in St. Peter's Hospital College
of Nursing or Samaritan Hospital School
21of Nursing, he/she must have successfully *Courses favored by BSN programs.
completed Anatomy & Physiology I & II,
English Composition I and General and ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Developmental Psychology. Hold a valid
ORIENTATION
and unencumbered PN license in NYS.
Orientation is required for all new
Upon completion of the transition course
students at St. Peter's Hospital College
and the prerequisites the LPN will be
of Nursing. It is designed to familiarize
accepted into Nursing III.
the student with services available at
For more information, please visit Samaritan Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital,
http://www.LPNtoRN.info/. Hudson Valley Community College
and the local community. It also assists
GENERAL EDUCATION the student in developing skills for
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS success in meeting educational goals.
Descriptions can be found in the Mandatory hospital inservice is also
Hudson Valley Community College provided during orientation.
on-line catalog at: www.hvcc.edu
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
DIRECTED ELECTIVES (HVCC) Students taking nursing courses must
The following is a list of sample courses be CPR certified at the professional
that may be taken to fulfill the Directed level (adult, child, and infant) for the
Elective in the RN Associate’s Degree duration of each semester.
program.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
BADM 220 - Statistics* Students must meet all health assess-
CHEM 110 - Chemistry* ment and immunization requirements.
BIOL 125 - Nutrition*
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
CDEP 100 - Introduction to Students must be paid in full or have
Chemical Dependence payment arrangements by due date.
MATH 180 - Calculus
HUSV 210 - Human Sexuality CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Criminal Background checks may be
This is not a comprehensive list. Other
required by clinical agencies. If so,
courses may be considered at the
students will be responsible for the
discretion of the director. Courses
cost of screening.
must be three or four credits. The
purpose of this elective is to enhance
the student’s knowledge of health care
and/or better prepare him or her to
transfer into a four-year college.
2223
Academic Policies
Information on advisement, progression, of Student Services and are contained
retention, grading, course load, and in the Student Handbook distributed
procedures for processes such as add/ to all students at the beginning of each
drop, change of status, advancement, academic year.
etc., may be obtained from the Director
GRADING SCALE FOR NURSING COURSES
Letter Grade Description Grade Points
Excellent A 90-100 4.0
Above Average B+ 85-89 3.5
Average B* 80-84 3.0
Unsatisfactory C+ 75-79 2.5
Unsatisfactory C 70-74 2.0
Unsatisfactory D+ 65-69 1.5
Unsatisfactory D 60-64 1.0
FProgression Incomplete Grade
Nursing courses build from simple At the completion of a course, a stu-
to complex and follow a progressive dent may be granted an “Incomplete”
order. Prereuisite courses must be letter grade when course requirements
completed prior to the next nursing have not been met and a learning plan
course in the sequence (as described has been established and agreed upon
in the program of studies.) with course faculty. The “Incomplete”
A student may not withdraw from a letter grade must be redeemed within
corequisite course while maintaining TWO WEEKS following the end of the
enrollment in the nursing course. semester or the grade converts to F. In
exceptional circumstances, the student
Successful academic may apply for an extension through
progress includes the Dean.
- Achievement of a minimum grade
of B in all nursing courses Academic Record
Students receive a grade report
- Achievement of a minimum grade
at the end of each semester.
of C in all support courses
- Completion of the program within The Grade Point Average (GPA) is
four years of starting date obtained by adding the quality points
achieved by the student in each
Grading course and dividing the sum by the
An accepted minimum level of total number of credit hours for
competency is required for progression those courses.
in the program of studies. This has
been defined as a grade of C or better Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
in the support courses and B or better In compliance with the Family
in nursing courses. Education Rights and Privacy Act of
1975, Public Law 93-380 (as amended)
Midterm grade reports are generated
the following policy became effective
for each student. Students experiencing
on January 1, 1975. Students, as provided
academic difficulty are encouraged
by statute, may review any official
to meet with their academic advisors
records, files, or data directly related
to formulate a plan for successful
to themselves that the school has in
completion.
its possession. Parents or spouses of
independent students do not have
Academic Probation/Dismissal
the right to access a student’s record
A student will be placed on academic
without the written consent of the
probation at the end of a semester
student. This includes information
if they have failed a course (earned
requested over the telephone. Anyone
less than a B) and may be placed on
requesting information about a student
academic probation if he or she has
will have to provide a “password”.
withdrawn from a course.
Files available to the student include
Poor academic performance may
identifying data, academic records,
result in academic probation or
financial records and application
dismissal. Further information is
materials. Requests to review
available on request.
25information should be in writing and Academic Progress
submitted to the Main Office of the Students must successfully complete
College of Nursing. Records or files shall all prerequisites before advancing to
be made available no later than 45 days the next nursing course. Students who
from the date the request is received. are unsuccessful in a nursing course
Student records, files or data may must submit a Request to Repeat a
be available to other individuals or Nursing Course Form along with a
agencies independent of the school letter detailing what the student
only after the student has given believes was the reason for the failure.
written authorization to release The Academic and Progression
the information. The following are committee will render a final decision
exceptions: authorized officials of other on the student request to repeat.
schools at which the student may
Graduation
wish to enroll, accrediting agencies
The faculty declares the student eligible
in connection with the student’s
to receive the school pin, and degree
application for state or federal
when the following criteria are met:
financial aid, and licensing boards.
• A grade of 2.0 or above is achieved
Directory information is a student’s
in all support courses, and a grade of
name, address, telephone listing,
3.0 or above in all nursing courses.
participation in officially recognized
activities, degrees and awards received, • Student has completed the
enrollment status and photograph. required courses.
Directory information is available to • All financial obligations are paid,
outsiders requesting this information all learning materials are returned
without specific permission from the to the library, and student ID badge
student. If a student would like this is returned.
information withheld, written notice • Exit interviews/counseling are
must be submitted to the Main Office completed for students who
of the College of Nursing. A student received financial aid.
may request in writing a review of • Attendance at ATI live review.
information that he or she believes
Upon successful completion of the
to be inaccurate and/or misleading.
program, the graduate is eligible to
The review shall be conducted by
apply to the New York State Board for
an appropriate school official not
Nursing (or any other state where the
having an interest in the outcome
graduate plans to practice) to take the
of the review.
National Council Licensure Exam for
Academic Honor Roll licensure as a Registered Professional
In order to honor students who Nurse (A record of previous felony
display academic excellence, students conviction may disallow an applicant
who attain a GPA of 3.75 or above for for licensure.)
the semester will be placed on the
Academic Honor Roll.
26Graduate Honors: Withdrawal
Students who graduate with an overall All necessary withdrawal forms must
cumulative GPA of 3.75 or greater are be completed and processed by the
graduated with Academic Honors Student Services Office. Students are
- Magna cum laude 3.75 – 3.94 responsible for delivering the signed
- Summa cum laude 3.95 – 4.0 HVCC course withdrawal forms to
HVCC, when required.
Attendance Policy Failure to comply with the withdrawal
Attendance is mandatory for ALL procedure as found in the Student
examinations and all clinicals, Handbook or withdrawal after the
simulation, and validation labs. Class last date to withdraw without
attendance requirements are set by academic penalty will result in a grade
course chairs for each course. Class of Z (absent without withdrawal)
attendance is highly recommended. for the course(s).
Absence affects the quality of the NOTE: Any change in course
student’s academic achievement and registration MUST be discussed
attainment of course objectives, and with the Bursar and/or Financial
may result in failure of the course. Aid Coordinator, if applicable.
Excessive absences or multiple failures
to report absences or lateness may Dismissal
result in course failure and/or A student may be dismissed from
termination from the program. the school when there is sufficient
Students in satisfactory academic evidence to show:
standing in a nursing course may be • Academic failure (see Academic
offered makeup for absences at the Progress and Grading policy)
discretion of the faculty. • Violations of The College of Nursing
Makeup time is determined on a code of honor (see Academic Integrity
contractual basis between faculty policy)
and student. The student may be • Unsafe clinical practice or failure to
required to pay charges determined comply with School/Hospital/Agency
by the makeup fee schedule in effect policies and procedures
if the school incurs extra cost to • Excessive absences with failure
provide the makeup. to initiate a plan for make-up
Additional information regarding experiences, or absence beyond the
attendance may be found in the school's ability to accommodate the
make-up experiences.
Student Handbook.
• Behavior which is unprofessional/
inappropriate.
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