Program Overview

Introduction to the Nursing Major - First-Year Entry Program

The Nursing Major - First-Year Entry Program at SUNY Plattsburgh is a highly esteemed program that prepares students for excellence in nursing practice. Upon graduation, students are ready for practice as professional nurses and can take their professional licensing exam to find employment as entry-level nurses with opportunities for progressive career advancement.

Program Overview

The program integrates the natural, biological, and behavioral sciences with professional studies, providing students with practical knowledge and an understanding of complex healthcare systems. Applied learning experiences are a hallmark of excellent nursing education, and the program offers a diversity of experiences, including opportunities to study abroad.

What Will I Learn?

Through this program, students will gain a comprehensive education in nursing, including:

• Foundations of Nursing
• Health Assessment and the Nursing Process
• Health Promotion and Social Justice
• Application of Research in Nursing and Healthcare
• Topics in Pathophysiology
• Pharmacology for Nurses
• Nursing Care of Adults
• Maternal Child Nursing
• Public Health Nursing
• Management and Leadership
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
• Transition to Professional Nursing Practice

Program Requirements

The program requires a minimum of 120 credits, including:

• Major Departmental Requirements: 61 credits
  • NUR 313 - Foundations of Nursing (4 cr.)
  • NUR 314 - Health Assessment and the Nursing Process (4 cr.)
  • NUR 326 - Health Promotion and Social Justice (3 cr.)
  • NUR 327 - Application of Research in Nursing and Healthcare (3 cr.)
  • NUR 332 - Topics in Pathophysiology (3 cr.)
  • NUR 347 - Pharmacology for Nurses (3 cr.)
  • NUR 362 - Nursing Care of Adults I (6 cr.)
  • NUR 363 - Nursing Care of Adults II (6 cr.)
  • NUR 370 - Maternal Child Nursing I (4 cr.)
  • NUR 425 - Public Health Nursing (4 cr.)
  • NUR 428 - Management and Leadership (4 cr.)
  • NUR 435 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (4 cr.)
  • NUR 464 - Nursing Care of Adults III (5 cr.)
  • NUR 466 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (5 cr.)
  • NUR 473 - Maternal Child Nursing II (3 cr.)
• Cognate Requirements: 34-35 credits
  • BIO 326 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4 cr.)
  • BIO 327 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)
  • CHE 101 - General Chemistry (4 cr.)
  • CHE 271 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (4 cr.)
  • FNI 211 - Human Nutrition (3 cr.)
  • MAT 161 - Introductory Statistics (3 cr.)
  • PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSY 311 - Survey of Human Development (3 cr.)
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
  • Microbiology: (3-4 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

• A minimum grade of C must be earned in all departmental nursing and cognate (required non-nursing) courses.
• Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable.

Accreditation & Licensure Examination Information

The baccalaureate programs are registered with the New York State Education Department and are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The nursing program holds membership in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (ACCN) and the New York State Council of Deans of Nursing of Baccalaureate Programs and Higher Education Nursing Programs.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the major is competitive and is contingent upon academic qualifications and availability. Successful candidates meet the general admission requirements to the college, including three units of high school science (including biology and chemistry) and three units of high school mathematics.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The Nursing, B.S. program at SUNY Plattsburgh meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in New York state. However, it is essential for individual candidates to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. state for guidance on requirements and application processes.