{"id":109,"date":"2013-10-18T10:03:28","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T14:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2010-2011\/tas\/nursing\/"},"modified":"2013-11-01T14:41:35","modified_gmt":"2013-11-01T18:41:35","slug":"nursing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2010-2011\/tas\/nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing (B.S.N.)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program has two tracks: 1) <\/strong>Generic track for individuals interested in becoming nurses, and 2) RN\/BSN track for Nurses prepared at the Associate Degree or Diploma level, returning to receive the BSN. The Nursing Programs of Ramapo College of New Jersey are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326.<\/p>\n Upon graduation from this program, graduates will:<\/p>\n Knowledge <\/strong>– Synthesize and apply selected nursing theories with a broad base of knowledge from basic sciences, the arts, and humanities to support general nursing practice.<\/p>\n Change <\/strong>– Participate in the change process of health care systems, incorporating knowledge of social and political forces.<\/p>\n Scientific Research <\/strong>– Identify problems for clinical research and apply findings in general nursing practice.<\/p>\n Teaching and Learning <\/strong>– Identify and apply basic concepts of teaching and learning in general nursing practice.<\/p>\n Leadership and Management <\/strong>– Use basic concepts of leadership and management, including knowledge of internal and external organizational influences on nursing practice.\u00a0 Function collaboratively with other health team members to provide continuity of health care.\u00a0 Determine the need for, and use appropriately, consultants for clinical problem-solving.<\/p>\n Clinical Practice <\/strong>– Demonstrate clinical judgement in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluation nursing care.<\/p>\n Role Function <\/strong>– Practice in accordance with generalist practice nursing standards.<\/p>\n Professionalism <\/strong>– Demonstrate commitment and accountability to self, continuous learning, health care consumers, and professional standards.\u00a0 Demonstrate ethical, legal, and professional accountability for generalist nursing practice.<\/p>\n Generic BSN curriculum <\/strong>– The generic curriculum is designed so that students complete all general education and science requirements in the first two years of the major. Upon satisfactory completion of all general education and science courses, students enter the nursing sequence which is two years in length. Upon graduation from the program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensure as a registered nurse. The generic program offers two unique clinical partnerships which greatly enhance the clinical education of the BSN students.<\/p>\n The Englewood Hospital and Medical Center and The Valley Hospital, both recognized by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Commission as Magnet Hospitals – Centers of Nursing Excellence serve as clinical partners for the BSN program. In the Englewood partnership, students go to Englewood Hospital for all nursing courses. Students in The Valley Hospital partnership go to the Valley Hospital for a majority of the clinical experiences and remain on campus for classes. Students are expected to provide their own transportation. RN\/BSN curriculum <\/strong>– The BSN program admits registered nurses, with either an associates degree or diploma in nursing. These students transfer in credits from their initial nursing program, and complete the general education and nursing requirements at Ramapo. \u00a0Graduates of diploma programs in nursing are granted 30 credits for their diploma nursing courses upon satisfactory completion of their first two BSN nursing courses. The majority of the nursing courses for the RN are heavily on-line, with clinical experiences at nearby facilities. \u00a0Students have the option of entering the BSN program with the intent to progress to the MSN program at Ramapo College.<\/p>\n B.S.N. Program Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n Criteria for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program include academic achievement, dependability, scholarship, professional behavior, accountability, and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n For admission to the Generic Program (to become a nurse):<\/strong> For admission to the RN\/BSN Program (already a RN): <\/strong><\/p>\n A physical examination, required immunizations, health and liability insurance, CPR certification and a \u00a0satisfactory criminal background check are required upon entry into the nursing sequence.<\/p>\n Questions concerning the program or application packet should be directed to: Requirements for the Major:<\/strong><\/p>\n Students must earn 126 credits, meet General Education, School Core, and Major Requirements. Required grades in Nursing courses and Nursing prerequisite courses are determined by the Nursing faculty and are printed in all degree evaluations and syllabi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Note: A 2.3 GPA in the major is required for graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nProgram Outcomes:<\/h5>\n
\nTransfer and second degree students are accepted into the major. Courses are evaluated on a case by case basis.<\/p>\n
\nAdmission Requirements for the Joint BSN Program:<\/h5>\n
\nAdmissions’ decisions are based upon review of the following minimum requirements:<\/p>\n\n
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\nnurses in other states must be eligible for New Jersey State Board of Nursing licensure as a registered professional nurse;<\/li>\n
\nMr. Michael Di Bartolomeo, Office of Admissions, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
\nDr. Kathleen Burke, Assistant Dean, Nursing Programs<\/p>\n
\nCourses offered at Ramapo College of New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n
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