The Associate Degree in Nursing prepares students for a career as a Registered Nurse, with the potential to work in a variety of health care settings. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses. The program is more fully described in the Clinton Community College Department of Nursing Student Handbook. (Clinton.edu/nursing) This program is fully registered by the University of the State of New York and is registered by NYSED Commissioner of Education. The registration of a program means that it has met the Department’s standards for accreditation as provided in the Rules of The Board of Regents and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
The program of study in professional nursing coursework is tightly organized and sequential. Students in the Nursing Program must follow the Nursing curriculum required course sequence. Students must successfully complete (with a “C” or better) all scheduled non-nursing courses in the same semester as the required nursing (NUR) course. A minimum of 62 credits with a grade point average of 2.5 is required for graduation. Students may earn course credit by enrollment or transfer, according to College and Nursing Program policy.
The Nursing Program is guided by the College’s established values. Nursing faculty are attentive to providing for the diverse learning needs of students and are committed to providing relevant learning, leading to career paths and future educational objectives. Clinton student nurses are introduced to a holistic, caring philosophy which focuses on the humanness and uniqueness of each individual patient, within a highly technical and regulated healthcare environment. Emphasis is on the bio-psycho-social person who has a healthcare requirement. The program’s tradition of excellence contributes to the fulfillment of the College’s mission to be an integral and responsive contributor to the educational, economic, and social vitality of the community.
Students must successfully meet the criteria for promotion and graduation as defined in the Clinton Department of Nursing Student Handbook.
- Analyze and apply standards of nursing practice in functioning with integrity as a safe entry level nurse.
- Examine and utilize caring behaviors in providing holistic care for diverse populations.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
- Utilize self-awareness in the development of professional identity and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Apply acquired critical reasoning skills to develop, implement, and evaluate a nursing plan of care.
Minimum Degree Requirements (62 credits)
Nursing (38 Credits)
Social Science (9 Credits)
Science (12 Credits)
Prerequisites for Admission:
See page 10 under Competitive Degree Programs.