Nursing
Curriculum Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 67 semester hours with a grade point average of not less than C (2.0). A minimum of C in Anatomy and Physiology I & II is required to continue in the nursing program. In addition, satisfactory grade performance in the Nursing Program includes a minimum of C+ (2.5) in NUR 100 Fundamentals of Nursing, and C (2.0) in each succeeding nursing content course. Unsatisfactory clinical performance in nursing negates academic grade performance.
All associate degree programs require English 101 Freshman English and English 102 Introduction to Literature. Students must pass skills assessment for entrance into these courses. Students who are well prepared may substitute ENG 104 English I Honors and ENG 105 English II Honors for ENG101 and ENG102. Students who are considering the English Honors sequence should consult the Director of Honors.
Students must successfully complete:
Humanities
- ENG101 Freshman English and
ENG 102
Introduction to Literature
or
ENG104 English I Honors and ENG105 English II Honors - 3 credit hours Humanities elective
Social Science
- PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 200 Developmental Psychology
- SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
Natural Science
- BIO 171 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO 172 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIO 230 Microbiology
Nursing
- NUR 100 Fundamentals of Nursing
- NUR 101 Nursing Care of the Adult and Child I
- NUR 202 Nursing Care of the Adult and Child II
- NUR 203 Maternal-Child Health Nursing
- NUR 204 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
- NUR 215 Nursing Seminar
Physical Education Elective
- Minimum 1 credit hour activity class*
Electives
- Minimum 2 credit hours
* PE activity classes include golf, bowling, racquetball, badminton, tennis, etc.
Candidates who wish to undertake the Excelsior College Degree for an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing in New York State may enroll at Finger Lakes Community College for required general education courses. Information about this external degree can be obtained by contacting Excelsior College at www.excelsior.edu or by phone at (888)647-2388.
Students wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing (B.S.N.) are advised to make this desire known early to help facilitate transfer to any of several upper division nursing programs in the area. Direct 2+2 transfer agreements are in place for Keuka College, Nazareth College, State University College at Brockport, State University College at Utica/Rome, St. John Fisher College, Syracuse University, and University of Rochester. Joint Admissions Agreements are in place with Keuka College, Roberts Wesleyan College, and Syracuse University.
Accelerated Option for LPN's
A special accelerated option of limited enrollment is offered to qualified licensed practical nurses. The nursing component of this program may be completed in two semesters and one summer session. Advanced placement is granted after knowledge and skills assessment of NUR 100 content. Students must enroll for a minimum of 32 credit hours, 17 of which must be in Nursing, to attain an A.A.S. Nursing degree at Finger Lakes Community College. Interested persons should contact the Nursing Department directly for further information.
Requirements for Admittance to R.N. Licensure Exam:
Graduates of this Nursing Program meet the education requirement for admittance to the RN licensure exam; however, there is a requirement that the applicant be of “good moral character,” and a fee must be paid for the test. On the application for the test the applicant is required to truthfully answer the following questions:
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor) in any state or country?
- Are charges pending against you for a crime (felony or misdemeanor) in any state or country?
- Have you ever been found guilty of professional misconduct, unprofessional conduct, or negligence in any state or country?
- Are charges pending against you for professional misconduct, unprofessional conduct, or negligence in any state or country?
If the answer to any of the questions is yes, the applicant must offer full explanation and establish his/her good moral character with the New York State Education Department.
