Nursing, Bachelor of Science
CIP: 51.3801
HEGIS: 1203.00
The Keuka College Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing program is guided by the philosophy that professional nursing is based in science and grounded by the humanities. Didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences are designed to prepare the professional nurse for practice that is evidence based, interdisciplinary, and requires sound clinical reasoning skills.
A Keuka College graduate nurse is taught to embrace a holistic, patient centered approach to transforming care across the lifespan. Students are provided the opportunity to cultivate a broader view through faculty mentoring, that the reach of nursing extends from the individual to local and global populations and to practice with compassion, integrity and curiosity. Reflection and experiential learning allows students to develop and enhance their communication and nursing leadership skills.
The nursing curriculum is accredited based upon the standards set forth by New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The core knowledge and the accompanying skill sets required are incorporated into the didactic and clinical coursework.
Upon completion of the program requirements, the Keuka College graduate nurse will be eligible to sit for the National Council State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination NCLEX-RN.
Major Requirements / Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.500
Complete all of the following with a minimum grade of C:
KC-301T Building a Culture of Health is recommended to fulfill the Core Education Citizenship/Leadership category.
Complete all the following with a minimum grade of C:
| NUR-250 | Nursing Fundamentals | 6 |
| NUR-353 | Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 4 |
| NUR-362 | Acute Care of the Adult I | 6 |
| NUR-365 | Nursing History and Theory | 4 |
| NUR-368 | Nutrition and Metabolism | 4 |
| NUR-371 | Evidenced-Based Practice and Nursing Research | 4 |
| NUR-374 | Maternal Child Health | 3 |
| NUR-377 | Pediatric Nursing | 3 |
| NUR-382 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR-389 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 4 |
| NUR-456 | Population Health Nursing | 5 |
| NUR-462 | Acute Care of the Adult II | 6 |
| NUR-467 | Foundational Concepts of Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 56 |
Complete one of the following with a minimum grade of C:
Complete one of the following with a minimum grade of C:
Complete one from ASL-111, SPA-101 or higher level course.
| ASL-111 | American Sign Language I † | 4 |
| SPA-101 | Introduction to Spanish † * | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
Field Periods
Students must complete 12 credits of Field Period. Note that 3 credits each from
NUR-362 and
NUR-462 are applied as Field Period in addition to the following:
| FP-290 | Field Period | 3 |
| NUR-491 | Nursing Field Period | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
*May also fulfill a Compass Curriculum category in certain high-credit majors (see your advisor), but will not be counted twice in the credit total.
†Liberal Arts and Sciences Credit
See Graduation Requirements
The student is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements are met satisfactorily. This documentation is provided as an advising tool and should not be considered a contract between a student and Keuka College. The College reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary.