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R.N. to B.S. Online Program Option

Our Online Program Option Allows You To:

Registered Nurse (R.N.) to Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing Online Program Option

SUNY Plattsburgh provides an online completion program for individuals who currently hold the R.N. and want to complete their four-year B.S. Nursing degree. SUNY Plattsburgh faculty teach all online nursing courses with clinical experience provided at regional institutions.

Program Requirements

R.N. to B.S. Option Requirements

  1. An applicant to the registered nurse option must be a graduate of a nursing program that is approved by the legal body that registers nursing programs in the state or Canadian province in which the program is located.
  2. Current Registered Nurse Licensure in New York State is required. Any student awaiting the results of the licensing examination taken for the first time will be admitted. However, continuance of study in the registered nurse option track will be contingent upon passing the licensing examination.
  3. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent is required for admission to the major. This requirement may be waived in exceptional cases by the chairperson of the nursing program.
  4. All students must have a GPA of 2.0 (P grades are not acceptable), as well as achieve a grade of C in all required nursing courses, in order to continue in the nursing program.
  5. All required non-nursing courses must be completed prior to enrollment in the first nursing course with an off- campus clinical component.
  6. Required non-nursing courses can be repeated only once. A student may repeat no more than two failed required non-nursing courses within the total program.
  7. Required nursing courses can be repeated only once. A student may repeat no more than two required nursing courses within the total program.
  8. All students must demonstrate satisfactory performance in both theory and clinical portions of a nursing course in order to be successful in a nursing course with both a theory and a clinical component. Failure to successfully complete either portion (theory or clinical) will constitute a failure for the course.
  9. All registered nurse students must take NUR 350 prior to senior level nursing courses.
  10. Nursing courses taken at another institution will be considered for transfer credit.
  11. Qualified registered nurse students can obtain credit through a nursing program challenge examination for Health Assessment.
  12. Once a student begins the first nursing course in the upper division, the program of studies must be completed in six years. This requirement may be waived in exceptional cases by the chairperson of the Department of Nursing.
  13. The registered nurse student is required to obtain professional liability insurance prior to the first nursing course with an off-campus clinical component and maintain the policy throughout the nursing program.
  14. Students are required to obtain CPR certification prior to the first nursing course with an off-campus clinical component and annually thereafter.

Questions?

For more information about the registered nurse study option at Plattsburgh State, please contact:

Anna Liem
Coordinator/Primary Advisor
Office: Hawkins Hall 215A
Phone: (518) 564-4238
Fax: (518) 564-3100
E-mail: rnoption@plattsburgh.edu

SUNY Plattsburgh
101 Broad St.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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