Bachelor of Science Degree
A student who has already completed an associate degree in Nursing prior to initial matriculation at SVC and has a current RN license, can complete the baccalaureate Nursing and core requirements for a BSN in two years going full time. A student must complete all the degree requirements for the ADN and an additional 51 credits to complete the BSN degree and must take a minimum of 39 of the 51 credits at SVC.
Note: Nu360, Nu400 and Nu450 require 90 hours of clinical preceptorship. It is not recommended that a student take on responsibilities requiring a substantial time commitment while enrolled in these courses.
Diploma Nursing program graduates and graduates from nonaccredited associate degree nursing programs seeking entry into the Bachelor in Nursing program are required to take the National League for Nursing Mobility Profile II examinations. Upon successful completion of the examinations, the student is awarded 36 credits for prior learning which fulfill the degree requirements of Nu150, Nu200, Nu210 and Nu250. Graduates of approved, accredited nursing programs are awarded 36 transfer credits for Nu150, Nu200, Nu210 and Nu250. All degree requirements for the associate and bachelor in Nursing degrees must be fulfilled in order to receive a BSN.
Nursing Degree Progression
Students must receive a passing grade in the clinical and lecture portion of Nursing courses in order to receive a passing grade for the course. A student who fails the clinical portion but has a passing grade in the lecture portion will be considered to have failed the course and will receive a grade no higher than a "C." For additional information on course and clinical grading see the Nursing Student Handbook.
A student who fails to successfully complete one Nursing course (fails the clinical portion of the course or receives a grade lower than a C+, a WF or a W) may repeat the course once. A student who fails to successfully complete this course or fails a second Nursing course is dismissed from the program. The Division of Nursing may choose to use nationally recognized standardized tests as graded components of selected courses. These tests are designed as useful evaluation tools which also promote success on the national licensing exam.
Clinical Experience
Clinical sites are engaged by the College and the days and times set by the Division Chair. In courses that have a clinical requirement students are expected to follow all guidelines for clinical as outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook. Failure to comply with those guidelines can result in failure of clinical or, in some cases, dismissal from the program. Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from the clinical site.
