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The undergraduate program provides an opportunity to combine a general education with professional preparation in nursing. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The curriculum requires four academic years. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive the Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible for examination for licensure as registered nurses. The National League for Nursing serves as a resource for information regarding baccalaurreate nursing education. They can be contacted at the National League for Nursing, 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014.
Health of Students. In addition to pre-entrance University requirements, students admitted to the School of Nursing must present evidence of the following prior to clinical experiences: tetanus immunization within the past ten years; one poliomyelitis booster following initial immunization; physical examination; tuberculin test (with chest x-ray for positive reactors); rubella, rubeola, hepatitis B titers (with vaccine if titer is negative); and varicella titer and any other tests required by affiliating agencies.
Students who fail to provide written documentation that they have met the above stated health requirements will not be allowed in the clinical areas.
Faculty reserve the right to recommend a student's withdrawal from the program for reasons of health.
Insurance. It is mandatory that all students carry comprehensive health insurance when they are involved in practice in clinical areas.
Transportation. Students must furnish their own transportation and cover costs of travel and parking to the clinical agencies.
Books, Uniforms and Professional Equipment. Students are expected to cover the cost of books, uniforms and the professional equipment required before beginning the clinical experiences. All undergraduate students pay a fee of $10.00 per semester for the last five semesters. This fee is assessed upon enrolling in NURS 219, 221, 239, 279, and 289 and represents laboratory supplies and consumables. In addition, all undergraduate students enrolling in NURS 219 (first clinical course) are assessed a one-time fee of $75.00. Students receive medical-surgical supplies which are utilized in simulation lab learning exercises.
CPR. A current certificate in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (professional level:covering infant, child, adult and two-person) is a prerequisite for entry into the clinical courses and must be kept current until graduation.
Licensure. Under the provisions of N 19a-14(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 86-365, the Department of Public Health and Addiction Services of the State of Connecticut may deny licensure to applicants who have been convicted of a felony or are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Copies of this law are available in The School of Nursing Academic Advisory Center. Students are responsible for being aware of what the licensure requirements are in the State in which they intend to apply for a license.
Admission Requirements. See Admission to the University. Student applications for admission to the School of Nursing are accepted only for the Fall semester. Qualified students are admitted directly to the School of Nursing as freshmen. See Freshmen Admission. Admission is competitive and applicants should have credentials placing them in the upper range of their high school graduation class.
Transfer students should see Transfer Admission. Such students should have made substantial progress toward completing the freshman 100-level requirements, particularly those courses that are an indication of their academic ability in math and science. Number of credits earned, grade point average in all courses taken, and space availability will be key considerations in the admissions decision.
Students not admitted into the School of Nursing at the time of entry to the University may apply for admission through the School of Nursing School Change procedures. Such students should submit a completed School Change Petition form as well as a statement as to why they desire the School change to the Office of the Dean, Academic Advising Center, Storrs Hall, Room 109. Change of School petitions are due by February 1st of the academic year for Fall acceptance consideration. Decisions will be based on several criteria including the applicant's academic record, courses taken and space availability. School Change applicants are normally expected to have a minimum cumulative total GPA of 2.5 as well as a math/science GPA that is equal or higher to be competitive.
Students taking non-degree course work through the College of Continuing Studies in a non-matriculated fashion may petition for a change of classification to a degree seeking matriculated status. See College of Continuing Studies, Non-Degree study.
| Course Title | Credits |
| BIOL 107 - Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 122 - Chemical Principles and Applications | 4 |
| HDFS 190 - Individual and Family Development | 3 |
| MATH 102Q - Problem Solving or
MATH 103Q - Elementary Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
| MCB 200 - Human Genetics or
MCB 218 - Heredity and Society |
3 |
| PHIL 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, or 106 | 3 |
| PNB 264 and 265 - Human Physiology and Anatomy | 8 |
| PSYC 132 - General Psychology I | 3 |
| SOCI 107 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| STAT 100Q- Introduction to Statistics I or;
STAT 110Q - Elementary Concepts of Statistics |
4 |
Writing in the Major. All students in the School of Nursing are required to pass NURS 213W.
Information Literacy. All students in the School of Nursing fulfill this area of competency by the successful completion of NURS 213W, 270, 218 or 219, and 289.
Computer Technology Competency. The following courses are used to fulfill this area of competency:
NURS 250; NURS 270; NURS 219 or 239 or 259 or 269 or 279 or 289.
Traditional nursing students must complete the following nursing
courses (79 credits):
| Course Title | Credits |
| NURS 110 - Introduction to Health | 3 |
| NURS 111- Humanizing Health Care: Nursing's Past, Present and Future | 3 |
| NURS 112 - Health Care Delivery System | 3 |
| NURS 200 - Clinical Science I | 3 |
| NURS 201- Clinical Science II | 3 |
| NURS 212 - Clinial Science for Sub-Acute and Chronically Ill Adults | 3 |
| NURS 213W - Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 218 - Nursing Science for Adults with Sub-Acute or Chronic Health Issues | 3 |
| NURS 219 - Practicum with Sub-Acute and Chronically Ill Adults | 6 |
| NURS 221 - Health Assessment Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 225 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing III : Ethics | 3 |
| NURS 232 - Clinical and Nursing Science: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family | 4 |
| NURS 235 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing IV : Esthetics | 3 |
| NURS 239 - Practicum with Childbearing Families | 3 |
| NURS 250 - Nursing Leadership in the 21st Century | 3 |
| NURS 252 - Clinical and Nursing Science for Nursing Care of Childrearing Families | 4 |
| NURS 259 - Practicum with Childrearing Families | 3 |
| NURS 262 - Clinical Science for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 263 - Nursing Science for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 269 - Practicum for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 270 - Public Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 272 - Clinical Science for Adults with Acute Illness | 2 |
| NURS 273 - Nursing Science for Acutely Ill Adults | 2 |
| NURS 279 - Practicum with Acutely Ill Adults | 3 |
| NURS 289 - Capstone Practicum | 6 |
Registered nurses must complete the following nursing courses:
| Course Title | Credits |
| NURS 213W - Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 225 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing III: Ethics | 3 |
| NURS 235 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing IV: Esthetics | 3 |
| NURS 250 - Nursing Leadership in the 21st Century | 3 |
| NURS 270 - Public Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 289 - Capstone Practicum in Community Health | 3 |
| NURS 350 - Nursing Science | 3 |
| NURS 352 - Policy Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 354 - Needs Assessment and Planning | 3 |
| NURS 358 - Statistical Methods in Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 370 - Health Care Financing | 3 |
| Electives | 15 |
Scholastic Standing Requirement. In the following courses: BIOL 107, CHEM 122, MCB 200/218, PNB 264, PNB 265, MATH 102, 103, or 107, STAT 110Q or 100Q, NURS 110, 111, 112, 200, 201, 221 a student in the School of Nursing must have a grade of C or better. In order to progress in the 200-level nursing courses, students must complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better. Students admitted to the School of Nursing must have a minimum GPA of 2.3 at the end of the semester in which they have completed 26 calcuable credits of graded coursework at the University of Connecticut. In order to progress in the 200-level nursing courses, students must complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better. In order to progress, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required prior to enrollment in NURS 221, 212, 218, or 219. Students lacking a 2.5 total grade point average at this point in the program will be dismissed from the School of Nursing. All freshman-sophomore courses required for entry into the junior year must be completed by the end of the spring semester preceding the junior year.
Students must earn a C (2.0) or better in all nursing courses (those with NURS designation) in order to earn credit toward graduation. No student may take a course in the School of Nursing for which another course is a prerequisite unless the student has earned a grade of C (2.0) or better in the prerequisite course. No nursing course may be repeated more than once (for a total of two times). Students may be dismissed if there is more than one semester in which they earn a semester grade point average below 2.0 in required nursing courses. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above in all required nursing courses is required for graduation.