Nursing B.S.N.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 53 | |
| Major requirements in other academic areas | 43 | |
| Liberal Arts and Science Electives | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Course Requirements for the Major
In the Specific Areas of Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR-101 | Introduction to Science of Caring | 2 |
| NUR-201 | Clinical Judgment for Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NUR-275 | Nursing Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR-275L | Nursing Health Assessment Clinical Practice Class | 0 |
| NUR-315 | Professional Nursing 1 | 5 |
| NUR-315L | Professional Nursing 1 | 0 |
| NUR-320 | Blended Nursing Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice 1 | 3 |
| NUR-340 | Caring for the Community | 3 |
| NUR-340L | Caring for the Community | 0 |
| NUR-350 | Professional Nursing 2 | 4 |
| NUR-350L | Professional Nursing 2 | 0 |
| NUR-325 | Blended Nursing Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice II | 3 |
| NUR-395 | Maternal Newborn Nursing Care | 3 |
| NUR-395L | Maternal Newborn Nursing Care | 0 |
| NUR-410 | Professional Nursing 3 | 4 |
| NUR-410L | Professional Nursing 3 | 0 |
| NUR-405 | Essentials of Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR-415 | Nursing Care of Children | 3 |
| NUR-415L | Nursing Care of Children | 0 |
| NUR-425 | Caring for Mental Health | 3 |
| NUR-425L | Caring for Mental Health | 0 |
| NUR-455 | Professional Nursing 4 | 6 |
| NUR-455L | Professional Nursing 4 | 0 |
| NUR-475 | Nursing Leadership from Bedside and Beyond | 3 |
| NUR-490 | Transition into Practice | 3 |
| NUR-490L | Transition into Practice - Clinical Experience | 0 |
| Total Credits | 53 | |
In Other Academic Areas Required for the Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-107 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO-107L | Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO-108 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO-108L | Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| BIO-208 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO-208L | Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| CHE-114 | Applied Chemistry for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| CHE-114L | Applied Chemistry for the Hlth Sci Lab | 0 |
| PSY-203 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| MAT-120 | Statistical Reasoning for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Academic Regulations
All Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing undergraduate students will be held to the academic standards noted below regardless of the year the student entered their respective nursing program unless noted in the policy.
Final grades for required NUR courses will be considered when implementing these policies.
A. Grade and G.P.A. Requirements:
To be in good standing in the Traditional BSN and Online RN-BSN programs, students must:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Maintain a minimum grade of C in major courses designated with NUR required for the major as outlined in progression requirements.
A student who takes an incomplete grade in a prerequisite course to a required nursing course will not be permitted to begin that nursing course until the pre-requisite course is completed with a grade C or higher (C+, B-, B, B+, A-, A) earned. The policy regarding incomplete grades must be followed and can be accessed at: Incomplete Grades.
For any NUR course with a theory and lab/clinical component, both the theory component and the lab/clinical component must be repeated if a passing grade is not achieved for either theory (minimum grade of C) and/or lab/clinical(s) (minimum grade of S).
Traditional BSN Program: A minimum average grade of 73% for course examinations is required prior to consideration of any other graded components of NUR courses. If a student’s cumulative exam average is less than 73% the letter grade for the course will be based on that exam average only. A student who does not satisfactorily complete the clinical component of any NUR course will receive a grade of F.
RN-BSN Program: A minimum average grade of 73% is required for all coursework in NUR and any course required for the major. A student who does not satisfactorily complete the clinical component in a clinical course will receive a grade of F.
B. Progression Requirements:
1. A minimum grade of C must be attained in any required course for the major designated by NUR.
2. Students who fail to obtain a minimum grade of C in a course required for the major will not be permitted to enroll in any course for which that course is a prerequisite until the minimum C grade requirement for the pre-requisite course has been met.
3. Students are permitted to repeat a course required for the major only once. The procedures for repeating a course are explained in the University Catalog. www.dyc.edu/catalog/current/policies-procedures/repeating-course.aspx
4. Withdrawal policy for non-medical reasons: A student can withdraw (W) 2 times throughout their time in the nursing program. Repeated withdrawals from the same course are not permitted. More than two academic withdrawals is considered a lack of progress toward the degree. A request for a subsequent withdrawal requires review by the Admission, Progression, and Retention (APR) Committee.
4. RN-BSN Online Program requires all students to have been conferred an Associates or Diploma degree and to have an unencumbered RN license. Students admitted with conditional acceptance who are eligible to take nursing boards must have an unencumbered RN license by the completion of the first semester. Students are asked to submit a final transcript with the degree and degree conferral date to the admissions office along with a copy of their unencumbered RN license prior to academic advisement for the second semester of coursework. Failure to submit the required documents will result in an inability to progress in the program.
C. Probationary Standing:
- Students who do not achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and/or who earn a required course grade below C are placed on probation and are limited to 12 credits in the next semester in which they are registered.
D. Ineligibility to Progress in Program:
1. A student may remain on probation for no more than two successive semesters. Failure to meet standards after two successive semesters on probation will result in the inability to progress in the student's respective undergraduate nursing program.
2. Students who have achieved less than a C in two courses required for the major, designated by NUR, will be deemed ineligible to continue in the program regardless of GPA.
- NOTE: Students who entered the Academic Year 2022-2023 with two grades < C in courses required for the major, designated by NUR, will be deemed ineligible to continue in the program if they achieve a grade < C in one additional NUR course per the academic catalog 2021-2022.
3. Students who fail to achieve a minimum grade of C on a second attempt when repeating a course required for the major will be deemed ineligible to continue in the program.
4. Any student who is required in more than one instance to withdraw from a clinical course due to inability to demonstrate a required clinical competency will be deemed ineligible to continue in the program.
5. Students demonstrating an inability to deliver safe patient care or unprofessional conduct at any time are subject to course failure and may be ineligible to continue in the program.
E. Re-admission
1. Students dismissed for continued probation due to GPA can apply for readmission after one semester. They must meet the criteria for a student in good standing with the university and provide for the Undergraduate Admissions, Progression, and Retention Committee a plan of action for their success in the program.
2. Students who have been dismissed for unsafe practice or unprofessional conduct will not be eligible for re-admission.
3. Decisions regarding readmission are made by the Nursing Undergraduate Admissions, Progression, and Retention Committee based on readmission policies and potential for academic success.
4. Students dismissed for achieving a grade of less than a C in two major courses designated by NUR may re-apply for readmission one calendar year (two semesters) after being deemed ineligible to continue in the program. They must meet the criteria for a student in good standing with the university and provide for the Undergraduate Admissions, Progression, and Retention Committee a plan of action for their success in the program.
5. Students reinstated following determination of ineligibility to progress will be on probation for one semester provided they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Any grade below C in a course required for the major following re-admission will result in the inability to continue in the program with no option for re-admission. Two successive semesters on probation following re-admission will result in the student being deemed ineligible to continue in the nursing program with no option for readmission.
Student Conduct
Students enrolled in the nursing program are expected to exhibit professional behavior, demonstrating responsible and mature conduct in both academic and clinical environments. Professional behavior expectations relate not only to face-to-face interactions but to actions and interactions in the electronic/ online environment as well. Unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated. Regardless of previous grades earned, unprofessional conduct may result in failure in and/or dismissal from the course and/or program. Disciplinary action will be at the discretion of the course and/or the PHG School of Nursing faculty.
NCLEX Exam Preparation
Pre-licensure students must complete all steps in conjunction with each of the required nursing courses in preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam. This includes but is not limited to, all testing, remediation, workshops, and self-study sessions. A testing fee will be charged to each student per semester.
Admission Requirements B.S.N. Program
Freshmen
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
D'Youville University is committed to selecting students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. Students who have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville University. Students are not required to submit ACT or SAT test scores for admission, however, if they have taken or intend to take a standardized test they are encouraged to submit their scores to be evaluated with their application.
First Time in College Freshman Requirements:
- Submitted application for admission
- Applications are free of charge and can be found on our Apply: Freshmen webpage.
- Official high school transcripts
- An overall weighted GPA minimum of 85% with successful completion of high school graduation requirements.
- Completion of three years of English, math, and science is required. Grades in these courses must each average above 85%.
- Two-years of high school science courses including biology/living environment; inclusion of a chemistry course is recommended.
Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):
- Standardized SAT/ACT test scores. Competitive SAT scores in the nursing program average above 1080, ACT scores average above a composite score of 21.
- Admissions essay
- Letters of recommendation (These may be required by your admissions counselor upon initial application review.)
Transfer Admission Required Review Criteria:
- Submitted application for admission
- Applications are free of charge and can be found on our apply webpage.
- Official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Letter of good standing from the current Dean, Chair, or Director of the School of Nursing they are transferring from
*Transfer students who have been dismissed from other nursing programs are not eligible for admission*
Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):
- Coursework relevant to major of interest
- Admissions essay
- Letters of recommendation
Associate Degree or Diploma Prepared Professionals:
Our online RN to BSN Program is designed for an associate degree or diploma-prepared professionals seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Please note: Students that are borderline academically and failing to meet all of the minimum Admissions Standards to the School of Nursing, may be reviewed by the Undergraduate School of Nursing Admission, Progression, and Retention Committee to determine acceptance into the program. All decisions of this committee are final.