Programs offered in the Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing for undergraduate students include:

• A traditional four-year bachelor of science in nursing program.
• An accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program for students with a prior baccalaureate degree.
• A bachelor of science in nursing program for registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma and a current, unrestricted license.

These programs are registered by the New York State Education Department and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Clinical affiliation agreements exist with a majority of the health care institutions in Western New York. Additional information on graduate level programs is available in the D'Youville University Graduate and Professional Degree Programs Academic Catalog.

Please refer to the general Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for health, C.P.R., and malpractice insurance requirements. Students must register with CastleBranch for their document repository. Students must also read and acknowledge the Criminal History and Background Check policy.

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing — B.S.N.

This bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program prepares graduates for the NCLEX Professional Nursing Licensing Examination. A minimum of 121 credits are required for the BSN degree. The community-based curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills needed for the 21st century. The clinical experience emphasizes evidence based practice and inter-professional collaboration. Clinical nursing courses begin in the second year while students are completing the prerequisite science courses and core liberal arts courses. The strong clinical preparation is acquired through a variety of clinical experiences.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major		53
Major requirements in other academic areas		44
Liberal Arts and Science Electives		24
Total Credits		121

Course Requirements for the Major

In the Specific Areas of Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
NUR-110	Population Based Nursing	3
NUR-210	Health Assessment Across the Lifespan	4
NUR-210L	Health Assessment Lab	0
NUR-240	Fundamentals of Nursing	4
NUR-240L	Fundamentals Lab	0
NUR-260	Nursing Care of the Older Adult Chronic Conditions	5
NUR-260L	Nursing Care Lab--Older Adult Chronic Conditions	0
NUR-280	Pathophysiology for Nursing	3
NUR-285	Pharmacology for Nursing Practice	3
NUR-360	Nursing Care of the Adult Acute and Chronic Health Conditions	7
NUR-360L	Nursing Care Lab--Adult Acute and Chronic Health Conditions	0
NUR-380	Evidence Based Practice	3
NUR-470	Concepts in Community and Mental Health Nursing Care	6
NUR-470L	Nursing Care Lab--Community and Mental Health	0
NUR-471	Nursing Care of Childbearing and Childrearing Families	6
NUR-471L	Nursing Care Lab--Childbearing and Childrearing Families	0
NUR-480	Nursing Care of Patients With Complex Health Needs	6
NUR-480L	Nursing Care Lab--Patients With Complex Health Needs	0
NUR-485	Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety	3
Total Credits		53

In Other Academic Areas Required for the Major

Course List

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 Science	4
CHE-114L	Applied Chemistry for the Hlth Sci Lab	0
MAT-123	Introduction to Applied Statistics	4
PSY-203	Lifespan Development	3
Total Credits		23

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:

1. To be in good standing in the Traditional BSN and Online RN-BSN programs, students must:

• i. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• ii. Maintain a minimum grade of C in major courses designated with NUR required for the major as outlined in progression requirements.

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. 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.

5. 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 College Catalog. www.dyc.edu/catalog/current/policies-procedures/repeating-course.aspx

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 course work. 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 entering 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 college 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 college 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 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 the 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 School of Nursing faculty. Policies specific to the School of Nursing regarding grading, progression, retention, dismissal and unprofessional conduct are available to students in the School of Nursing undergraduate student handbook.

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

*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 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.