Nursing, BS Major in

Application

1. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a Direct Entry Program. Students must indicate a major of nursing on their application to be considered.

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2. The final candidates may be invited for an interview.

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3. Admission to this program is highly selective with limited seating offered

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Admission & Progression Requirements

Freshman Direct Entry Admission Requirements

Transfer and Change of Major Admission Requirements

1. Transfer students include those that completed at least one semester of college and should not apply until semester grades have been finalized. Internal transfer (change of major) students must meet the nursing program admission guidelines outlined to be considered for admission.

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2. Hofstra’s academic programming requires a minimum of 3 years of full-time study to complete the BS in Nursing. This means that students will be entering as either a freshman or sophomore even though credit hours may equate to a junior or senior. This may affect students’ timelines for completing their overall undergraduate degree as well as impact their scholarship allocations.

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3. Students interested in transferring into Hofstra’s nursing program are subject to all policies related to Hofstra University’s transfer credit policy for all non-major requirements.

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4. Transferring students may request a credit evaluation before applying through undergraduate admissions.

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5. Transfer students who do not have an associate degree or higher must submit a copy of their high school transcript as proof of high school graduation.

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6. A minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.75 is required for admission. The program is highly selective, and a 2.75 GPA does not guarantee admission.

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7. Students who have been dismissed from another nursing program will not be admitted for transfer to the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

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8. Transfer credit will not be awarded for any clinical nursing course.

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9. Transfer credit will be awarded for grades of C+ or higher.

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10. Courses transferring in for credit must be completed within 7 years of the date of enrollment.

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11. Biology and chemistry transfer courses must include a lab component in order to be considered for transfer credit or for degree completion.

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Progression Requirements

1. Attend Hofstra University for all undergraduate course work;

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2. Adhere to professional standards, university policies, and Nursing Program policies;

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3. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for each of the eight semesters.

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4. Follow the prescribed curriculum and remain in the undergraduate nursing program;

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5. Document prescribed clinical and laboratory hours.

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Major Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 61

1. Required Nursing Courses

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2. NUR 011

   Professional Nursing Seminar I Semester Hours: 1

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3. NUR 012

   Professional Nursing Seminar II Semester Hours: 1

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4. NUR 105

   Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice Semester Hours: 3

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5. NUR 108A

   Integrated Pathophysiology with Pharmacologic Principles I Semester Hours: 3

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6. NUR 108B

   Integrated Pathophysiology with Pharmacologic Principles II Semester Hours: 3

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7. NUR 109

   Basic Health Assessment and Practicum Semester Hours: 3

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8. NUR 112

   Seminars in Nursing II Semester Hours: 1

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9. NUR 118

   Ethical Integration of Patient Safety and Improvement Sciences in High Reliability Systems Semester Hours: 3

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10. NUR 119

    Transition to Professional Leadership Semester Hours: 3

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11. NUR 130

    Fundamental Nursing Care of the Adult Semester Hours: 5.5

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12. NUR 131

    Adult Gerontological Nursing and Care of Elder Patients with Chronic Disease Semester Hours: 5.5

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13. NUR 133

    Family & Patient Centered Care of Women Semester Hours: 4

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14. NUR 134

    Care of Individuals and Communities with Behavioral Health Disorders Semester Hours: 4

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15. NUR 135

    Care of the Surgical Populations Across Transitions Semester Hours: 2

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16. NUR 140

    Fundamental Nursing Care of Populations & Communities Semester Hours: 5

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17. NUR 141

    Family and Patient Centered Care of Children and Adolescents Semester Hours: 6

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18. NUR 146

    Health Policy and Advocacy Semester Hours: 2

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Sample Schedule: Nursing, BS (127 Semester Hours)