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DirectoriesThe nursing
program at Dutchess Community College requires completion of 70-71 credits
for an Associate of Applied Science with a focus in Nursing.
This includes 36 credits of general education courses.
Nursing students
with LPN status may receive advanced placement and begin nursing science
courses at the second year level. This
does not necessarily mean that the program can be completed in 1 year, as
general education courses are also a component of the degree.
Candidates should
schedule an interview with a nursing faculty member for guidance concerning
this option. The New
York State Transition Course must be taken prior to granting of
advanced placement. Information concerning this course can be found online at:
www.LPNtoRN.info
Guide
to LPN-RN Articulation
The
nursing program at Dutchess Community College requires completion of 70-71
applicable credits for an Associate of Applied Science with a focus in
Nursing. This includes 36
credits of general education courses. Acceptance
into the articulation model grants credit for 16 of the 34 nursing credits.
The
following must be met in this order:
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Provide proof of LPN status. A
copy of licensure from any state should be forwarded to the Department of
Nursing.
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Matriculate as a nursing student at Dutchess Community College.
Contact the Office of the Registrar for part-time status or the
Admissions Office for full-time status.
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Send an official transcript for transferable credit application to
the Office of the Registrar for evaluation.
There is a maximum of 40 credits that may be transferred.
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Successfully complete all non-nursing course prerequisites prior to
entering NUR 909. This includes
BIO 131, BIO132 and BIO 212.
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Complete the New York State LPN to RN Transition Course.
Information regarding availability of this course can be found at www.LPNtoRN.info
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Complete the DCC course, NUR 909 LPN to RN Bridge Course in Nursing,
with a grade of C or better, the semester preceding entrance into NUR 213.
Bridge
Course in Nursing
This course is generally offered in the Spring Semester. The content familiarizes the student with Dutchess Community College Nursing Program philosophy and conceptual framework as well as applied nursing process. Students must pass a dosage calculation exam with 100% accuracy. The prerequisite for this course is the NY State Transition Course. A certificate of completion must be submitted to the Department of Nursing prior to registering for the Bridge Course. This course should be taken the semester prior to entering NUR 213.
The departmental bridge course is required and assists in preparing students to be successful in the program. Once completed, a “J” grade will appear on the transcript for NUR 100, NUR 105, NUR 107 and NUR 112. Students must receive permission from the Registrar Counselor to register for NUR 213. Participation in the articulation model grants credit for 16 of the 34 nursing credits. A total of 40 credits may be transferred into the program. This includes the 16 credits awarded through the articulation model.
The bridge course may not be repeated. If a grade of “C” is not achieved, the student must make an appointment with the Department of Nursing Appeals Committee to discuss progression.
Seating
for advanced standing is limited.
Registration for nursing courses is always dependent
on a space available basis. If
there are more interested students than space availability, students are
selected on a priority ranking using the following criteria:
1)
Residence in the service area of Dutchess Community College
(Dutchess & Putnam Counties)
2)
Required, accumulated credits (maximum 37)
3)
Date of matriculation
4)
Grade point average
Students must be CPR certified (Health Care Provider) and have health
waiver clearance for each nursing science course.
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