Nursing
(Bachelor of Science Degree)
Southern Vermont College offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program for preparation of professional nurses. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program allows the student to develop the knowledge base and clinical, critical-thinking and management skills required to be a supervisor and to manage patient care.
Students may enter the BSN degree program as their route to initial licensure or may complete the BSN degree as a licensed RN. Nursing courses at the 300 level and higher must be taken within four years of graduation in order to count toward the BSN degree. Take the next step and apply now.
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 to successfully complete 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.
To read about a Nursing student's experience, click here.
