835 - Nursing (BS)
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Program Description
The program will serve as a solid academic foundation for advanced study in nursing. The BS in Nursing program is offered in an online format, providing flexibility and learning style choices for the adult student and working professional.
The graduate will be prepared to assume a leadership role in the healthcare delivery system using gained experience, research, and technology for evidence-based decision making. The baccalaureate graduate will be able to deliver, design, and coordinate care for a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve client outcomes.
The core foundation nursing courses are arranged to increase the student's knowledge base and skill level for the expanded role as a baccalaureate-prepared practitioner.
A professional capstone course (NURS 8013) is required as a culminating educational experience of the BS in Nursing program. To further advance the student's knowledge base and skill level, there are clinical components integrated within the program.
Meeting the needs of registered nurses seeking a bachelor's degree, the BS in Nursing program is offered primarily as an online format. This provides flexibility and learning style choices for the adult student and working professional.
A computer with internet access, webcam, and Microsoft Office is required for the nursing program. Written work must be submitted in Word and APA format.
Students are permitted to repeat an upper-level (5000 or higher) nursing core course one time only. If a student is unsuccessful in the same nursing course twice, they will be unable to progress in the nursing program.
Bachelor-level students are expected to write at a BS level proficiency, using APA format. Writing proficiency, grammar, spelling, and APA formatting are all essential elements of every nursing course. Failure to write at a BS level may result in failure of nursing course work.
It is strongly recommended that clinical site affiliations are submitted at least two months prior to taking the course to ensure a clinical site agreement is in place. Clinical components will be required in the following courses:
•NURS 6003 - Nursing Leadership and Management
•NURS 6413 - Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan
•NURS 7004 - Population Focused Care in the Community
Program Goals
Historical Data
On-time completion rate for baccalaureate degree in nursing program: 55%
Student Completion of the BS in Nursing Program**
2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
33% (1/3) | 54% (4/7) | 40% (2/5) |
**students who complete the program within 1.5 times of the length of program
Program Advantages
The BS in nursing program can be taken entirely online, allowing the student to progress at their own pace. Articulation agreements are in place between multiple regional community colleges and Alfred State for the BS in Nursing program.
Professional Outlook
Leadership, management, research, education, and practice opportunities exist in a variety of health care settings and institutions throughout New York State and the US.
Employment Statistics**
2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
100% (5/5) | 100% (2/2) | 100% (4/4) |
Continuing Education Opportunities
Articulation agreements are between multiple regional community colleges and Alfred State for the BS in Nursing program.
Accreditation Information
Alfred State College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104;215-662-5606, http://www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Alfred State College BS in Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp.
The BS in Nursing program is registered by the NYS Education Department.
Office of Accessibility Services
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact the Office of Accessibility Services by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.