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School of NursingAnne R. Bavier, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., Dean Link to the School of Nursing website for additional information The undergraduate program provides an opportunity to combine a general education with professional preparation in nursing. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Connecticut State Board of Nurse Examiners. The curriculum requires four academic years. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive the Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible for examination for licensure as registered nurses. Preclinical Requirements. In addition to pre-entrance University requirements, students admitted to the School of Nursing must present evidence of the following prior to clinical experiences: color blindness testing, tetanus immunization within the past ten years; one poliomyelitis booster following initial immunization; physical examination; tuberculin test (with chest x-ray for positive reactors); rubella, rubeola, hepatitis B titers (with vaccine if titer is negative); and varicella titer and any other requirements of affiliating agencies. It is mandatory that all students carry comprehensive health insurance when they are involved in practice in clinical areas. A current certificate in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (professional level: covering infant, child, adult, and two-person) is a prerequisite for entry into the clinical courses and must be current through graduation. Students who fail to provide written documentation that they have met the above stated health requirements will not be allowed in the clinical areas. A criminal background check may be required prior to placement in a clinical assignment. In certain circumstances evidence of a criminal record may prevent a student from fulfilling clinical requirements and/or requirements for professional licensure. Faculty reserve the right to recommend a student's withdrawal from the program for reasons of health. Transportation. Students must furnish their own transportation and cover costs of travel and parking to the clinical agencies. Books, Uniforms and Professional Equipment. Students are expected to purchase books, uniforms and the professional equipment required before beginning the clinical experiences. All undergraduate students pay a fee of $10.00 per semester for the last five semesters. This fee is assessed upon enrolling in NURS 3120, 3292, 3392, 3692, and 4292 and represents laboratory supplies and consumables. Another fee of $10 per course is applied to NURS 3120, 3292, 3392, 3692, and 4292 and covers malpractice insurance. In addition, all undergraduate students enrolling in NURS 3292 (first clinical course) are assessed a one-time fee of $75.00. Students receive medical-surgical supplies which are utilized in simulation lab learning exercises. Licensure. Under the provisions of N 19a-14(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 86-365, (http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/pub/Chap368a.htm#Sec19a-14a.htm) the Department of Public Health and Addiction Services of the State of Connecticut may deny licensure to applicants who have been convicted of a felony or are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Copies of this law are available in the School of Nursing Admission and Enrollment Services Office. Students are responsible for being aware of what the licensure requirements are in the State in which they intend to apply for a license. Admission Requirements. See Admission to the University. Student applications for admission to the School of Nursing are accepted only for the Fall semester. Qualified students are admitted directly to the School of Nursing as freshmen. See Freshmen Admission. Admission is competitive and applicants should have credentials placing them in the upper range of their high school graduation class. Freshman, transfer, and petition students must have completed a high school (or college) course in chemistry, physics, and algebra for admission consideration. Transfer students should see Transfer Admission. Such students should have made substantial progress toward completing the freshman 1000-level requirements, particularly those courses that are an indication of their academic ability in math and science. Number of credits earned, grade point average in all courses taken, and space availability are key considerations in the school's admission decision. Students not admitted into the School of Nursing at the time of entry to the University may apply for admission through the School of Nursing School Change procedures. Such students should submit a completed School Change Petition form as well as a statement as to why they desire the School change to the School of Nursing, Admission and Enrollment Services Office, Storrs Hall, Room 102. Change of School petitions are due by February 1st for fall acceptance consideration. Decisions will be based on several criteria including the applicant's academic record, courses taken and space availability. School Change applicants are expected to have a minimum cumulative total GPA of 3.0 as well as a math/science GPA that is equal or higher to be competitive. Students taking non-degree course work through the Center for Continuing Studies in a non-matriculated fashion may petition for a change of classification to degree-seeking matriculated status. See Center for Continuing Studies, Non-Degree Study.
I. University General Education Requirements The University has adopted General Education requirements, which must be satisfied as part of every bachelor's degree program. These requirements are listed in the Academic Regulations section of this Catalog.
Nursing students must complete the following courses (38 credits). Students should note that some of these courses may also fulfill University General Education requirements. BIOL 1107; CHEM 1122; HDFS 1070; MATH 1020Q or MATH 1030Q; MCB 2400 or 2410; PHIL 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, or 1106; PNB 2264 and 2265; PSYC 1100; SOCI 1001 or ANTH 1000 or ANTH 1006; STAT 1000Q or STAT 1100Q Writing in the Major. All students in the School of Nursing are required to pass NURS 3215W. Information Literacy. All students in the School of Nursing fulfill this area of competency by the successful completion of NURS 3130, 3215W, 3230 or 3292, and 4292. Computer Technology Competency. The following courses are used to fulfill this area of competency: NURS 3130; NURS 3715; NURS 3292, or 3392, or 3492, or 3592, or 3692, or 4292. III. Baccalaureate Student Nursing students must complete the following nursing courses (79 credits): NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, 3215W, 3220, 3225, 3230, 3292, 3330, 3392, 3450, 3492, 3560, 3592, 3670, 3692, 3715, 4235, 4265, 4292 IV. Additional Requirements To be eligible to enroll in NURS 3292 (first clinical course) in the fall semester, students must have completed the following coursework by the end of the preceding spring semester: CHEM 1122; BIOL 1107; PSYC 1100; SOCI 1001 or ANTH 1000 or ANTH 1006; PNB 2264 and 2265; MCB 2400 or 2410; ENGL 1010 or 1011; HDFS 1070; one course in Philosophy 1101-1106; MATH 1020Q, 1030Q or higher; STAT 1000Q or 1100Q; NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120,3130. If a grade of C– or less is earned in PNB 2265, MCB 2400 or 2410, NURS 3110, 3120 or 3130, the student may still be considered for NURS 3292 enrollment in the fall if the course is retaken and a grade of C or better earned by July 1. Link to the Nursing Department Link to the Course Descriptions V. Program Requirements: Registered Nurses Registered nurses who graduated from an approved associate degree or diploma program in nursing, who enroll in the School of Nursing and earned a C or higher in all nursing courses, may earn 30 transfer credits in nursing under the Connecticut Articulation Model for Nurse Educational Mobility. Registered nurses must complete the following nursing courses: NURS 3130, 3215W, 4292, 5010, 5040, 5050, 5080; EPSY 5605, and 15 credits of electives. Link to the Nursing Department Link to the Course Descriptions Scholastic Standing Requirement. In the following courses: BIOL 1107; CHEM 1122; MCB 2400 or 2410; PNB 2264, 2265; MATH 1020Q, 1030Q, or 1040Q; STAT 1000Q or 1100Q; PSYC 1100; SOCI 1001 or ANTH 1000 or ANTH 1006; HDFS 1070; PHIL 1101-1106; NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130 a student in the School of Nursing must have a grade of C or better. Students admitted to the School of Nursing must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 at the end of the semester in which they have completed 26 calculable credits of graded coursework at the University of Connecticut. In order to progress in the 3000-level nursing courses, students must complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better. In order to progress, a cumulative GPA of 2.7 is required prior to enrollment in NURS 3220, 3230, or 3292. Students lacking a 2.7 total grade point average at this point in the program will be dismissed from the School of Nursing. Students must earn a C (2.0) or better in all nursing courses (those with NURS designation) in order to earn credit toward graduation. No student may take a course in the nursing curriculum without having completed prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher. No courses required for graduation as a nursing major may be taken more than twice before achieving a passing grade. Students may be dismissed if there is more than one semester in which they earn a semester grade point average below 2.5 in required nursing courses. A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above in all required nursing courses is required for graduation. Effective for students admitted in Fall 2009. Students will be permitted to repeat only one required nursing course once throughout their nursing education and remain in the School of Nursing when all other standards are met. Bachelor's Degree Requirements Upon the recommendation of the faculty the degree of Bachelor of Science is awarded by vote of the Board of Trustees to students who have met the following requirements: (1) earned a total of 127 degree credits, (2) earned at least a 2.5 grade point average for all calculable course work, (3) met all the requirements of the School of Nursing and University General Education requirements. (See Scholastic Standing Requirement.)
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