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ST. PETER’S HEALTH PARTNERS Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing 2019 - 2021 CATALOG
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Mailing Address & Location:
1300 Massachusetts Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
Contact Information:
Phone: (518) 268-5010
Fax: (518) 268-5040
Website: www.sphp.com/samaritan-
hospital-school-of-nursing
Chartered By:
• The Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York
Registered By:
• New York State Education Department Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Nursing Unit
89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234-1000
(518) 474-3817 x 280 | www.op.nysed.gov
Accredited By:
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000 | Fax: (404) 975-5020 | Email: info@acenursing.org
Web: www.acenursing.org
Member of:
• National League for Nursing
• Council of Associate Degree Nursing, New York State
• Organization of Associate Degree Nursing
• New York State Council of Hospital-Based Schools and Colleges
of Professional Nursing
• Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities
The “BSN in 10” legislation.
Effective June 18, 2019, to qualify for a license as a registered professional
nurse, an applicant shall, among other requirements, “have received an
education, and a diploma or degree in professional nursing, in accordance
with the commissioner’s regulations, and in order to continue to maintain
registration as a registered professional nurse in New York state, have
attained a baccalaureate degree or higher in nursing within ten years
of initial licensure in accordance with the commissioner’s regulations.”
For more information please visit the Office of the Professions website
at www.op.nysed/prof/nurse.
1Table of Contents
About Our School.................................................................................................................3
Mission..................................................................................................................................3
Facilities................................................................................................................................5
Library....................................................................................................................................5
Sample Academic Calendar..............................................................................................6
Technical Standards............................................................................................................. 7
Americans with Disabilities Act....................................................................................10
NCLEX Pass Rates................................................................................................................11
Admission............................................................................................................................... 12
Admission Requirements............................................................................................ 12
Application Procedure.................................................................................................. 13
International Students.................................................................................................. 13
Notice of Decision..........................................................................................................14
Transfer Credits............................................................................................................... 15
Advanced Placement....................................................................................................16
Curriculum Descriptions..................................................................................................18
Course Descriptions...........................................................................................................21
Academic Policies...............................................................................................................27
Student Services.................................................................................................................. 31
Tuition and Fees................................................................................................................. 34
Estimated Costs 2019 - 2021......................................................................................37
Financial Aid......................................................................................................................... 38
Net Price Calculator.......................................................................................................... 38
Samaritan Graduate Award Opportunities.............................................................47
Opportunities for Advanced Education....................................................................49
Alumni Association............................................................................................................49
Administration and Faculty...........................................................................................50
Directions.............................................................................................................................. 52
NOTICE REGARDING CHANGES: All necessary, whether or not there is
information in this publication pertains actual notice to individual students.
to the 2019-2021 academic years and is Given budgetary considerations and
correct to the extent that information the decision to publish this publication
was available on the preparation date less frequently than annually, from time
of this publication. However, Samaritan to time we may need to inform our
reserves the right to change the course students about interpretations or policy
offerings, tuition, fees, rules governing changes as they occur. This will
admission, requirements for graduation, be done via the campus bulletin board,
and the granting of degrees and any via direct communication with students,
other policies affecting its students. or posted on the Electronic Learning
Such changes are to take effect when- Management Platform (MESA).
ever the administration deems it
2About Our School
For over a century, Samaritan Hospital Mission
School of Nursing has provided students St. Peter’s Health Partners We,
with specialized knowledge, practical St. Peter’s Health Partners and Trinity
skills and caring values, preparing them Health, serve together in the spirit of
for fulfilling and rewarding careers the gospel as a compassionate and
in nursing. transforming healing presence within
Chartered in 1903 by the State our communities. Founded in commu-
University of New York to “instruct nity-based legacies of compassionate
for the successful practice of nursing,” healing, we provide the highest quality
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing comprehensive continuum of integrat-
has graduated more than 2,000 nurses. ed health care, supportive housing and
community services, especially for the
Our Associate Degree program needy and vulnerable.
educates and prepares students
to become skilled and competent Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
professional nurses. Graduates earn The mission of Samaritan Hospital
a two-year Associate in Science School of Nursing is to prepare students
degree and are eligible to apply for for entry into the profession of nursing
the National Council Licensure Exam as competent, caring practitioners.
(NCLEX). We have articulation
agreements with upper division BSN Our Philosophy
completion programs at a number WE BELIEVE
of colleges. The practice of nursing is ...
Our Practical Nurse Certificate (PN) • an art and a science.
program is unique in that students • dedicated to promoting, maintaining,
receive college credits for their courses. restoring, and supporting the health
Upon completion of the PN program, and well-being of individuals living
graduates are eligible to apply for the and dying.
National Council Licensure Exam. • holistic.
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing • caring.
is affiliated with St. Peter’s Health • accountable: legally, ethically
Partners, the region’s most compre- and morally.
hensive not-for-profit network of • the application of theoretical
healthcare, supportive housing, and knowledge, reasoning, and
community services. Samaritan technical competence.
Hospital School of Nursing enjoys a
• accepting and respecting individuals
close working relationship with
regardless of religion, race, creed,
our sister school: St. Peter’s Hospital
color, age, gender, culture, ability,
College of Nursing.
mental status or socioeconomic
Our educational relationship with status, or political affiliation.
Hudson Valley Community College • partnerships with
enables students to complete curricular — individuals and significant others
requirements in the sciences and with actual or potential health
humanities at the college. needs, and
— health care team members.
3Education ... • Use nursing judgment to provide
• is a partnership involving shared safe, high quality nursing care to
accountability between faculty patients, families, and communities.
and students. • Demonstrate professionalism that
• requires open, honest and timely com- reflects personal accountability,
munication by faculty and students. values, integrity, responsibility, and
• recognizes students’ unique ethical practices.
abilities, life experiences and • Approach nursing practice with
learning preferences. a spirit of inquiry to improve the
• is committed to providing a variety quality of care for patients, families,
of resources and active learning and communities.
experiences to support individual Each graduate of the practical nurse
learning preferences and rates. certificate program will:
• builds from simple to complex. A • Promote the dignity, integrity,
minimum level of competency is self-determination, and personal
critical before progressing in a growth of diverse patients, families,
sequential curriculum. In consultation community and oneself to provide
with faculty, students identify individualized, culturally appropriate,
corrective measures necessary to relationship-centered nursing care
move to a higher level of competence. to maximize human flourishing.
• flourishes in an environment in which • Provide a rationale for nursing
there is freedom of expression, judgments used in the provision
creativity and innovation. of safe, quality care and for
• is a lifelong endeavor. decisions that promote the health
of patients within a family or a
The Scholarship of Teaching care environment.
and Learning • Assess how one’s personal strengths
The faculty of the School of Nursing and values affect one’s professional
have defined scholarship as “profes- identity as a nurse and one’s
sional endeavors which advance the contributions as a caring member
art and science of nursing and nursing of the health care team who provides
education.” safe, high-quality care.
Theoretical Framework • Approach nursing practice with a
The nurses at St. Peter’s Health Partners spirit of inquiry, questioning the
have adopted Jean Watson’s Theory of basis for nursing actions, considering
Human Caring/Caring Science as their research, evidence, tradition, and
Model of Nursing Practice. patient preferences.
PRACTICAL NURSING
Graduate Outcomes CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Each graduate of the associate The full-time Practical Nursing Certifi-
degree program will: cate program begins in the fall semester
• Promote, restore, and maintain (August) and takes one full calendar
health and well-being in patients, year to complete. The year is divided
families, and communities to into three semesters and students
maximize human flourishing. complete the program in mid-August.
4Our Facilities Library
Students enrolled at Samaritan The Health Sciences Library has an
Hospital School of Nursing pursue extensive collection of professional
their education in a variety of settings material to support students’ academic
that provide comprehensive and research needs. In addition to open
sophisticated learning resources. stacks, reference texts, and the journal
All nursing theory classes are held collection, the library houses a variety
on one of the hospitals’ campuses. of DVDs, CD-ROMS, and computer
Samaritan’s classroom and clinical programs which add another dimension
laboratory facilities are located at to learning strategies
Samaritan Hospital’s St. Mary’s Campus. Membership in the Capital District
The fully-equipped learning laboratory Library Council and the OCLC network
in the school affords students the provides access to materials from
opportunity to practice and enhance libraries nationwide through interlibrary
their skills through the use of computer loan. Programs to assist students
technology, simulated patient care in preparing for the computerized
with models and up-to-date equipment National Council Licensure Exams
mirroring the hospital environment. are available.
Clinical and observational experiences The computer lab provides students
for students are provided in both long- access to the Internet and Microsoft
term and acute care settings, which Office Programs. The Library’s
include, but are not limited to: electronic resources, such as online
• Samaritan Hospital journal databases, are available to
• Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center library users and may also be accessed
• Local physicians’ offices from home. Focusing on student
needs, library staff provide orientation,
• Childcare centers individual guidance in research, and
• Elementary schools group instruction.
• Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
• St. Peter’s Hospital
• St. Margaret’s Center
Selected class and clinical experiences
are held outside of the main school
campus complex. Transportation to
the sites is the student’s responsibility.
5Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Sample Academic Calendar
FALL SEMESTER Tentative and Subject to Change
3rd Week, August Orientation/Registration
4th Week, August Classes Begin
1st Monday, September Labor Day – Classes Suspended
2nd Monday, September Last Day to Add/Drop Fall Classes
2nd Monday, October Columbus Day – Classes Suspended
3rd Monday, November Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Classes
3rd Week, November Thanksgiving Holiday – Classes Suspended
(Wed–Fri)
1st Friday, December Last Day of Classes for Fall Semester
2nd Week, December Final Examination Period
3rd Week, December Graduation
SPRING SEMESTER Tentative and Subject to Change
1st Week, January Orientation/Registration
2nd Week, January Classes Begin
3rd Monday, January Martin Luther King Day – Classes Suspended
3rd Week, March Spring Break – Classes Suspended
Last Monday, January Last Day to Add/Drop Spring Classes
March or April (varies) Easter Break – Classes Suspended
1st Friday, April Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Classes
1st Friday, May Last Day of Classes for Spring Semester
2nd Week, May Final Examination Period
3rd Week, May Graduation
SUMMER SESSIONS Tentative and Subject to Change
3rd Week, May Summer Session A Begins
Last Monday, May Memorial Day - Class Suspended
Last Week, June Summer Session A Ends
1st Week, July Summer Session B Begins
July 4th Independence Day - Class Suspended
Last Week, July Summer Session B Ends
6Technical Standards
Samaritan Hospital School of perform functions that are necessary
Nursing is committed to diversity and for the safe practice of nursing and
to attracting and educating students essential to all licensing requirements
who will make the population of health for nursing.
care professionals representative of Applicants must be capable of meeting
the national population. Our mission – the nine core standards outlined
preparing students for entry into the below with or without reasonable
profession of nursing as competent, accommodations for enrollment and/
caring practitioners – translates into or progression at Samaritan Hospital
our work with all students, including School of Nursing.
those with disabilities.
If a student has sufficient education,
Nursing is an applied discipline with they will be able to perform the
cognitive, sensory, affective, and motor following technical standards:
components. Students must be able to
Requirements Standards Examples
Critical Critical thinking ability for • Identification of cause/
Thinking effective clinical reasoning effect relationships in
and clinical judgment clinical situations.
consistent with level of • Use of the scientific
educational preparation. method in the
The ability to use and development of
interpret information from patient care plans and
assessment techniques evaluating patient care.
and maneuvers. • Interpret and respond
The ability to use and appropriately to data:
interpret physiologic blood pressure, blood
phenomena generated sugars, neurological
by diagnostic tools. status, cardiac
function etc.
• Interpret and respond
to data generated
from diagnostic tools:
sphygmomanometer,
otoscope, ophthalmo-
scope, bladder scanners.
7Requirements Standards Examples
Professional Interpersonal skills sufficient • Establishment of
Relationships for professional interactions rapport with patients/
with a diverse population clients and colleagues.
of individuals, families, and • Possess emotional
groups. stability to function
under stress and
adapt to changing
environments inherent
to the classroom and
practice settings, with
or without accommo-
dations.
• Exercise skills of
diplomacy to advocate
for patients in need.
• Exercise proper
judgment and complete
responsibilities in a
timely and accurate
manner according to
the advanced generalist
nursing role.
Communication Communication adeptness • Explanation of treat-
sufficient for verbal and ment, procedures,
written professional intiation of health
interactions. teaching.
• Documentation and
interpretation of nursing
actions and patient/
client responses.
• Communicate effec-
tively and sensitively
with patients, families,
faculty, preceptors, and
members of the health-
care team during clinical
and other learning
experiences.
• Accurately elicit
information including
a medical history &
other information
to adequately and
effectively evaluate
a client or patient's
condition.
8Requirements Standards Examples
Mobility Physical abilities sufficient • Movement about
for movement from room to patient's room, work-
room and in small spaces. spaces, and treatment
areas.
• Administration of rescue
procedures-cardio-
pulmonary resuscitation.
Motor Skills Gross and fine motor skills • Possess psychomotor
sufficient for providing safe, skills necessary to
effective nursing care. provide holistic nursing
care and perform or
assist with procedures,
treatments, and medi-
cation administration.
• Practice in a safe
manner and appro-
priately provide care
in emergencies and life
support procedures
and perform standard
precautions against
contamination.
• Calibration and use
of equipment.
• Therapeutic positioning
of clients.
Hearing Auditory ability sufficient for • Ability to hear
monitoring and assessing monitoring device
health needs. alarm and other
emergency signals.
• Ability to discern
auscultatory sounds
and cries for help.
Visual Visual ability sufficient for • Ability to observe
observation and assessment patient's condition
necessary in patient care. and responses to
treatments.
• Recognize and assess
patient changes in
mood, activity,
cognition, verbal,
and non-verbal
communication.
9Requirements Standards Examples
Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for • Ability to palpate in
physical assessment. physical examinations
and various therapeutic
interventions.
Character Moral and ethical fitness. • Concern for others,
integrity, accountability,
interest, and motivation
are necessary personal
qualities.
• Demonstrate intent and
desire to follow the ANA
Standards of Care and
Nursing Code of Ethics.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act Any newly entering student who has
(ADA) of 1990 was instituted by a disability and who wants to obtain
Congress to prohibit discrimination reasonable accommodations may fill
against qualified individuals with out and submit the Disability Form
disabilities. The Samaritan Hospital which is sent to all new students.
School of Nursing is required to comply The form should be accompanied by
with the stipulations of the ADA. The supporting documentation. In the
ADA defines a qualified individual with absence of documentation, or in the
a disability who, with or without case of a newly identified disability,
reasonable accommodation, can the director will use best judgment as
perform the essential functions of the to the provision of accommodations.
employment that such an individual For further information, please contact
holds or desires. In addition, the the school.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits
discrimination in admissions of a
qualified person with disabilities.
10Retention Rates Graduation Rates
The percentage of students who The percentage of students who
moved from the first year to the graduated from the Associate Degree
second year of the Associate Degree (RN) program or the Practical Nurse
(RN) program. (PN) program within 150% of the
expected program length.
SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
SCHOOL OF NURSING SAMARITAN GRADUATION RATES
2013 - 14 90% RN PN
2014 - 15 79% Start Date program program
2015 - 16 78% 2012 Spring 60%
2016 - 17 83% Fall 68% 55%
2017 - 18 66% 2013 Spring 72%
5-year rolling average 79% Fall 87% 58%
2014 Spring 81%
Average retention, two-year Fall 88% 61%
private colleges: 2015 Spring 68%
NYS.................................................................61% Fall 80% 64%
National.......................................................62% 2016 Spring 83%
Fall 66%
Average graduation rates
Associate Degree programs:
NYS.............................................................20.6%
National........................................................32%
NCLEX Pass Rates
The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is a standardized exam
that each state board of nursing uses to determine whether or not a candidate is
prepared for entry level nursing practice. Percentages reflect first time pass rate.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Samaritan Hospital
School of Nursing 91.7% 93.3% 93.4% 96.6% 92.2%
NYS average 76% 79.7% 82% 83.3% 78%
US average 78.3% 82% 81.7% 84.2% 70%
PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Samaritan Hospital
School of Nursing 95% 100% 100% 95% 100%
NYS average 80% 79% 76% 76% 80%
US average 82% 82% 84% 84% 86%
11Admission
Applications for admission may be • If a candidate does not pass the
submitted at any time. Deadlines for TASC subtest but passed the same
admission applications are posted on GED subtest, the GED score will be
the website. Applications are reviewed accepted as a passing score. If a
by the Admissions and Progression candidate has already passed all five
Committee after all required materials (5) GED subtests but did not attain
are received in the school office. An the minimum score of 2250, such
application will be considered active for candidate must pass at least one
one year from the date it is received. of the TASC subtests to obtain a
An applicant is admitted to the school New York State High School
on the basis of his/her composite record. Equivalency Diploma.
Equal consideration is given to all who • Applicants who have been home
apply regardless of race, color, national schooled must submit a letter from
origin, creed, sex or age. the superintendent of the school
The School of Nursing enrolls new district in which the applicant resides
students in the fall and spring stating that the applicant’s course
semesters for the Associate Degree of studies meets New York State
program and every August for the requirements for graduation from
Practical Nurse program. high school.
• Complete the Test of Essential
Admission Requirements Academic Skills (TEAS®) Examination.
RN ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE • Complete high school or college
DEGREE PROGRAM level algebra, biology with a lab and
All candidates must have graduated chemistry with a lab. Courses must
from high school or must possess a be completed with the following
High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) grade requirements:
with both a standard score of 480 or - Grade of 75 or above for high school
above on each of the GED tests and a level courses
total standard score of 2400 or above. - Grade of B or above for non-credit
These scores are based on the newest bearing/remedial college courses
version of the GED. For the older ver- - Grade of C (70%) or above for credit
sion of the GED, a standard score of 48 bearing college courses
or above is required on each of the GED
tests, with a total standard score of 240. • Applicants who wish to request a
waiver for the above grade/score
• Candidates must possess a High requirements must demonstrate
School Equivalency (HSE) by passing college success by the following:
all five (5) sections of Test Assessing
- One semester of college level
Secondary Completion (TASC) with a
courses carrying seven (7) credits
minimum score of 500 on each of the
or more with a GPA of 2.0 or above,
following sections:
including at least one credit bearing
- Language Arts – Reading
science course with a final grade
- Language Arts – Writing
of C or above.
(which includes an essay)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
12PN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Admission of
Candidates must meet the following
requirements: International Students
• Complete the Test of Essential • The School of Nursing only admits
Academic Skills (TEAS®) Examination. international applicants with United
States Citizenship or Permanent
• Graduation from high school
Resident Status (original card must
or a High School Equivalency
be presented) to the Associate
Diploma (GED).
Degree and Practical Nurse programs.
• Complete high school or college
level algebra with a C (70 percent) • International applicants should
or better. request application forms 10 to
12 months before they plan to begin
Application Procedure studies in order to allow time for
Applicants must submit the following: correspondence and evaluation of
• The application fee. Checks and necessary documentation.
money orders should be payable to ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
Samaritan Hospital School of International applicants whose primary
Nursing. The fee may also be paid and secondary education was in a lan-
online at www.sphp.com. guage other than English must demon-
• A completed application. strate proficiency in English by taking
• Official high school transcript or any one of the exams listed below and
official High School Equivalency achieving the identified score.
Diploma transcript. a. the Pearson Test of English (PTE)
• Official transcripts from ALL post- Academic. The applicant must
secondary schools attended, achieve a minimum score of 50 on
regardless of the nature of the each subsection and must achieve
coursework, whether or not credit an overall score of 55.
was earned, and whether or not
a degree was granted. The Dean b. the Test of English as a Foreign
may interview qualified applicants Language Internet-based (TOEFL
who have been unsuccessful in iBTTM). The applicant must achieve
another nursing program. a minimum score of 84, and a
minimum speaking score of 26.
• Applicants may be requested to
provide additional information c. The International English Language
for clarification. Testing System (IELTSTM). The
• All documentation must be sent to: applicant must achieve a minimum
Samaritan Hospital score of 6.5, with no communicative
School of Nursing skill below 6.0.
1300 Massachusetts Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
13International applicants who have Exclusion from Federal
maintained a GPA of 2.0 and graduated
from an American post-secondary insti- Healthcare Programs
tution with at least an associate degree Individuals, including nursing students,
may not be required to demonstrate who are excluded from participation
English language proficiency through in the Medicare or Medicaid program
one of the exams listed above. will be excluded from participating in
clinical activities. This means that any
PROCEDURE such student will not be able to meet
International applicants must: the clinical learning objectives and
• Submit a completed application will be dismissed from the program.
including an application fee. All matriculated students will be
• Submit official transcripts from all routinely screened for being listed on
educational institutions attended, the Office of the Inspector General’s
both secondary and institutions of List of Excluded Individual/Entities.
higher learning. Only officially
translated transcripts signed by the
National Department of Education
PN students admitted
or US consul who verifies that they to the associate degree
are full and exact translations will nursing program
be accepted. The translation must PN students must possess a valid,
also be sent to the World Education unencumbered PN license while
Services (WES) for evaluation, with enrolled in the associate degree
an official report from the WES sent program. License status is checked
to the school. continuously throughout the PN
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing enrollment in the AD program.
will admit only those students who
have completed at least the equivalent Notice of Decision
of 12 years of elementary and secondary All applicants will be informed in writing
education and have successfully passed of the decision of the Admissions and
all required examinations. In general, Progression Committee. To secure a
candidates must be qualified for univer- seat in the class, accepted applicants
sity admission in their country of birth. must return the confirmation form
along with the non-refundable matric-
Criminal Record ulation fee by the date specified in the
The law regulating the practice of acceptance letter. This fee is applied to
nursing in New York State states that the tuition in the first semester.
the Board of Regents, State Education Failure to return the confirmation
Department, may deny a convicted form and/or failure to pay the
felon a license or the privilege of sitting matriculation fee by the date specified
for the licensure examination (NCLEX). in the acceptance letter will be
considered official withdrawal from
the admissions process and the seat
will be offered to a candidate on the
waiting list.
14WAITING LIST Organism) must have been completed
When the nursing course is full, selected no more than five years from the date
qualified applicants may be placed on a of acceptance to be eligible for transfer.
waiting list. If the wait-listed applicant There is no time limit on non-science
is not assigned a seat in the upcoming courses.
class (is not reached on the waiting list), Students may be required to provide
the applicant will be denied and may a course description or syllabus for
request to be reviewed one time again any course being considered for
in the subsequent admissions cycle. transfer credit.
REAPPLICATION TRANSFER CREDIT
Denied applicants may reapply, but HIGH SCHOOL AP COURSES
must submit a new application, updated Credit will be given for advanced
transcripts if any, and must pay the placement exams from the College
application fee. Retaking the TEAS Board with a grade of 3 or better. An
is optional. official score report must come directly
from the College Board to the school.
Students who have previously with-
drawn from the program are eligible
to apply for readmission under the TRANSFER CREDIT AND GPA
following conditions: Transfer credits are not included in
the cumulative grade point average
• They must meet the admission
calculated when matriculated in this
requirements in place at the time
program. However, for students who
of reapplication.
reenter the program, the previously
• If reaccepted, placement in the earned School of Nursing grades and
program is subject to the curriculum credits that are still applicable will be
in place at the time of reapplication.
carried over to the readmission and
• No more than two years may have counted in the GPA.
passed since the completion of the
last nursing course. WAIVER
Any request for a waiver of any admis-
Transferring Credits: sion, transfer credit or academic policy
Corequisite Courses outlined above must be made in writing
Upon acceptance to the school, transfer to the Dean and will be considered on
of credit from other accredited post- a case-by-case basis.
secondary institutions will be consid-
ered on a case-by-case basis. Only
courses completed with a 70% or above
will be considered for transfer credit.
Note: credit for science courses
(Anatomy and Physiology I and II,
Microbiology, Biology of the Human
15ADVANCED PLACEMENT A transfer student to the practical
AND TRANSFER OF CREDIT nurse certificate program must
FOR NURSING COURSES complete at least 18 credits in
Applicants for advanced placement Samaritan’s program in order to
must complete the application process qualify for graduation.
and be accepted into the School of If accepted for advanced placement,
Nursing. Notification of eligibility for the student must complete orienta-
advanced placement will be sent with tion and bridging activities.
the acceptance letter.
Applicants to the School of Nursing ADVANCED PLACEMENT FOR LPNS
who have successfully completed Applicants who are licensed practical
nursing courses (with a grade of 80% nurses are eligible for advanced
or better) at another nursing school placement into the Associate Degree
may be eligible for advanced placement (RN) program. LPN applicants must
in nursing courses based on assessment first complete the application process
of the content and credit hours. and be accepted into the school.
Transferring credit for nursing courses Upon acceptance into the school,
will be considered on a case-by-case the applicant must submit the
basis. Any transferred nursing course matriculation fee.
must have been taken within two
Since the School of Nursing is a
years prior to entering a nursing course
participant in the Statewide LPN to RN
at this school. Only nursing courses
Articulation Model, LPNs who have been
completed with an 80% or above will
accepted into the RN program may be
be considered for transfer credit. The
offered advanced placement as follows:
decision to accept any nursing credit
will be made by comparing course • The accepted applicant must hold
descriptions, course content, and a valid, unencumbered LPN
learning outcomes - for both the license in the United States.
theory and clinical components of the • The accepted advanced placed
course. Applicants will be required to applicant must successfully complete
provide course syllabi from previous the Statewide LPN to RN Transition
nursing courses. Course. It is best for the accepted
applicant to complete the Transition
Advanced-placed students are Course just prior to starting the
counseled and curriculum plans are Nursing sequence at our school.
developed on an individual basis. After successful completion of this
Advanced-placed students must Transition Course, the accepted
complete at least 20 credits in applicant may receive 15 credits of
nursing at this School to qualify for transfer credit (this is equivalent to
graduation. The maximum number transfer credit for Nursing I and
of credits that may be transferred Nursing II).
in is 49 (19 in nursing).
16• The accepted applicant must • Prior to starting the Nursing sequence, complete the co-requisites of the the advanced placed LPN must nursing courses that are being complete the Advanced Placement transferred in with a grade of Bridge Workshop offered by the 70 percent or better. These courses School of Nursing are: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, For more information on the Statewide General Psychology, Developmental LPN to RN Articulation Model and Psychology and English Composition Transition Course, please visit I. Science courses must be taken www.lpntorn.info. within 5 years prior to the date of acceptance at the school. There is no time limit for the non-science courses. • The accepted applicant must submit an official transcript from the school where the Transition Course was taken. The official transcript must be received in order to begin nursing courses at our school. Nursing transfer credits will not be applied until the College has received official notification that the applicant has successfully completed the Transition Course. 17
Curriculum Descriptions
RN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The program is designed to be taken on a full-time basis. Classes and clinical
experiences are scheduled during the regular business week. Occasionally,
clinical sessions may be scheduled during afternoon hours, evening hours
or weekend hours.
COURSE SEQUENCE FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
(HEGIS Code 5208)
FIRST SEMESTER credits SECOND SEMESTER credits
Anatomy and Physiology I*..................4 Anatomy and Physiology II*..................4
English Composition I*...........................3 Developmental Psychology*.................3
General Psychology*................................3 Nursing II.......................................................9
Nursing I........................................................6
Total...............................................................16 Total................................................................16
SUMMER SEMESTER credits
(follows Nursing II or Nursing IV)
Nursing III.....................................................3
Total................................................................3
THIRD SEMESTER credits FOURTH SEMESTER credits
Social Science Elective*..........................3 English Elective*.........................................3
Microbiology*.............................................4 Directed Elective*......................................3
Nursing IV.....................................................8 Nursing V......................................................10
Nursing BH..................................................3 Total................................................................16
Total...............................................................18
Nursing Credit Hours: 39 Corequisite Credit Hours: 30
Total Degree Credit Hours: 69
Ratio of Theory to Clinical Lab Hours: 1:3
* Corequisite courses: must be taken at the same time or prior to the nursing courses
listed in each semester and are usually taken at Hudson Valley Community College.
18COURSE SEQUENCE FOR FULL-TIME PN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
(HEGIS code 5209.02)
FIRST SEMESTER (fall) credits THIRD SEMESTER (summer) credits
Practical Nursing 1....................................6 Practical Nursing 3...................................9
General Psychology*................................3 English Composition I*...........................3
Biology of Human Organism*.............4 ...........................................................................
Total...............................................................13 Total...............................................................12
SECOND SEMESTER (spring) credits
Practical Nursing 2...................................8
Developmental Psychology*................3
Practical Nursing 4...................................1
Total...............................................................12
Nursing Credit Hours: 24 Corequisite Credit Hours: 13
Curriculum total: 37 credits
Ratio of Theory to Clinical Lab Hours: 1:3
* Corequisite courses: must be taken at the same time or prior to the nursing courses
listed in each semester and are usually taken at Hudson Valley Community College.
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Course Descriptions
Each nursing course addresses holistic and moral accountability will be in-
health and wellness of individuals and troduced with emphasis placed upon
families. The curriculum covers the the professional roles of helper and
lifespan from birth to end of life. Holism partner in the promotion of health and
encompasses physiological, social, wellness. Through the development of
mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural, skills in interviewing and assessment,
and environmental needs of an individ- students will identify varying degrees of
ual and family for attaining optimum health and wellness for individuals and
health and wellness. Through each families across the life span. An appreci-
course, students build from simple to ation of differences in people and their
complex when applying the processes perceptions of wellness will be fostered
of reasoning, problem solving, com- to better enable students to assist
munication, teaching-learning, and individuals and their families recognize
continuous improvement. Students are the value of health and wellness and
introduced to the multiple roles and encourage personal responsibility.
relationships employed to facilitate
Corequisites: Anatomy & Physiology I;
health promotion, restoration, main-
English Composition I and General
tenance, and support. Believed to be
Psychology
fundamental to the practice of pro-
fessional nursing, caring, personal and
Nursing II: Health Maintenance,
professional accountability, reasoning
Restoration and Support
and technical skills are applied in each
(Fall/Spring)
course. A variety of in- and outpatient
4.5 class hours/13.5 clinical hours
settings will support students in
(9 credits)
acquiring assessment skills and
therapeutic interventions for individuals Application of the physical, social and
and families with differing needs. behavioral sciences enables students to
analyze factors affecting health and well-
All nursing courses are taught by
ness. Students identify, apply, monitor,
master’s prepared professional nurses.
and evaluate interventions to promote
Clinical instruction is provided by
a higher level of health when illness has
approximately 3 to 5 clinical instructors
interfered with daily living. Sensitivity to
per course, typically to groups of 6 to
differences in individual families’ respons-
8 students.
es to alterations in health emphasizes the
significance of the partnering role of the
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
nurse. Therapeutic interventions include
NURSING PROGRAM health teaching and the development of
Nursing I: such skills as intravenous and nutritional
Health Promotion and Wellness support, medication administration, and
(Fall/Spring) maintaining asepsis.
3 class hours/9 clinical hours (6 credits)
Prerequisites: Nursing I; Anatomy
Students will trace the history of pro- & Physiology I; English Composition I
fessional roles and responsibilities in and General Psychology
nursing practice and healthcare delivery
systems to present day. Legal, ethical, Corequisites: Anatomy & Physiology II,
Developmental Psychology
21Nursing III: Managing Care Nursing BH: Psychiatric and Mental
(Summer Only) Health Nursing (Fall/Spring/Summer)
2.5 class hours/24 clinical hours (3 credits) 1.5 class hours/4.5 clinical hours (3 credits)
Students further develop reasoning and Students will expand their knowledge
organizational skills when providing care and skills in administering and monitoring
for a small group of individuals experienc- care to individuals and families experi-
ing an alternation in health and wellness. encing alterations in health and wellness
Through seminars and extensive clinical in the area of mental health. Theory and
experiences, students will gain confidence practice is directed towards development
in the multifaceted roles of the profession- of skill and comfort in intervening with
al nurse. Students increase proficiency in clients in this area. Theory content
technical skills and clinical problem solving. contains knowledge of mental health
The use of computer technology in the disorders, treatment, and nursing
clinical setting will be expanded to support interventions with the expectation the
clinical decisions. student will apply this knowledge in the
Prerequisites: Nursing I & II; Anatomy & diagnosing and treating of human re-
Physiology I & II; English Composition I and sponses in the practicum. Clinical expe-
General and Developmental Psychology riences include inpatient and outpatient
specialty areas of behavioral health.
Nursing IV: Complex Health Prerequisites: Nursing I & II; Anatomy
Maintenance, Restoration and Support: & Physiology I & II; English Composition I;
Care of Women and Children and General & Developmental Psychology
(Fall/Spring) Corequisites: Microbiology and Social
4 class hours/12 clinical hours (8 credits) Science Elective
Students will expand their knowledge
and skills in administering and monitor- Nursing V: Coordinating
ing care to individuals and families in the and Improving Care (Fall/Spring)
maternal-child population, experiencing 5 class hours/15 clinical hours (10 credits)
multi-system and rapidly changing This course is designed to broaden the
alterations in health and wellness. Com- student’s perspective of the nurse’s role
plexity is evident in the alteration in influencing and improving healthcare
of health status as well as the types of systems and practices. Emerging
therapeutic interventions. Physical, social, healthcare concerns, paradigm shifts,
and behavioral sciences and advanced governmental regulations, and
technology are applied in the diagnosing financing are discussed to provide a
and treating of human responses in a more global view of nursing. Students
variety of settings. Clinical experiences apply management, systems and
include inpatient and outpatient change theories to previously acquired
maternal-child specialty areas. knowledge, skills and attitudes to
Prerequisites: Nursing I & II; promote quality care for a group of
Anatomy & Physiology I & II; English individuals. Nursing informatics is
Composition I and General and applied to foster improved standards of
Developmental Psychology care and change. Learning experiences
Corequisites: Microbiology and Social
Science Elective
22are designed to facilitate the transition St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing)
of student to that of graduate nurse. 45 hour course (3 Class hours per week
Clinical experiences include medical- for 15 weeks) no college credits awarded
surgical and critical care. The Statewide LPN to RN Transition
Prerequisites: Nursing I, II, III, IV and BH; course is designed to validate prior
Anatomy; & Physiology I & II; Microbiology; learning, and update/enhance the stu-
General and Developmental Psychology; dent’s knowledge. This course facilitates
English Composition I; Social Science transition from the role of Practical
Elective; Behavioral Health. Nurse to that of a student preparing for
Corequisites: English Elective, the role of Registered Nurse. Nursing
Directed Elective process is used as the framework for
critical thinking and problem solving.
DIRECTED ELECTIVES IN NURSING Prerequisites: Graduation from an LPN
High Acuity Nursing program in a US Jurisdiction. The accepted
(Offered on Demand) LPN must have successfully completed
1.5 class hours/4.5 clinical hours (3 credits) Anatomy and Physiology I & II, English
Composition I, General Psychology
This elective course is designed to
and Developmental Psychology before
provide the second year nursing student
beginning the nursing sequence. Hold
or recent graduate with in-depth
a valid and unencumbered PN license in
knowledge of the high acuity nursing
NYS. Upon completion of the Transition
specialty. This course builds on concepts
Course and the prerequisites the LPN will
presented in all previous nursing courses
be accepted into Nursing III.
and adds the depth and breadth
necessary to begin working in the high For more information, please visit
acuity areas defined as Emergency www.LPNtoRN.info.
Department (ED) and Critical Care (CC).
Students will have opportunities to PRACTICAL NURSE
apply theoretical concepts through CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
precepted clinical experiences in all Practical Nursing 1
phases of emergent and critical care. (Fall)
The role of the High Acuity nurse will 3 class hours/9 clinical-lab hours
be emphasized, with exposure to the (6 credit hours)
Triage Nurse, Emergency Department
Nursing and Surgical and Cardiovascu- Practical Nursing 1 introduces the stu-
lar Intensive Care Units. dent to the concepts of human func-
tions, self-care deficits, and basic skills
STATEWIDE LPN TO RN of nursing practice. Through classroom,
TRANSITION COURSE simulated laboratory and clinical ex-
(Offered on Demand at the periences, the student is introduced to
23the nursing process, practical nurse role, (Summer)
legal-ethical responsibilities, teach- 4.5 class hours/13.5 clinical hours
ing-learning principles, and communi- (9 credit hours)
cation skills fundamental to providing Practical Nursing 3 exposes the student
basic nursing care for an individual. to family-centered nursing, with a focus
Corequisites: General Psychology on the growing family, child and psycho-
and Biology of the Human Organism logical health. The student will observe
and practice his/her role in acute care
Practical Nursing 2 and community maternity, pediatric and
(Spring) psychiatric clinical settings. Students will
4 class hours/12 clinical-lab hours expand their experience with patients
(8 credit hours) with clearly defined stable health alter-
ations, expanding on their basic problem
Practical Nursing 2 incorporates
assessment, reporting, delegation and
previous learning as a building block
problem solving skills. Corequisites for
for nursing interventions. Concepts of
this course are: Practical Nursing 4 and
the nursing process, pharmacology,
Developmental Psychology.
and nutrition are integrated. Theory
and related clinical experience focus Prerequisites: Practical Nursing 1, 2 and 4;
on nursing interventions that support Biology of the Human Organism; and
the self-care human function needs General and Developmental Psychology
of adults with chronic and episodic Corequisite: English Comp I
alterations in health.
Prerequisites: Practical Nursing I; Practical Nursing 4
General Psychology; Biology of (Spring)
the Human Organism (1 credit hour)
Corequisite: Practical Nursing 4 Practical Nursing 4 provides an oppor-
and Developmental Psychology tunity to investigate current issues and
trends in nursing, healthcare, career
Practical Nursing 3 planning, and continuing education.
Further, legal aspects of nursing licen-
sure and the responsibility of the
graduate practical nurse are covered.
Prerequisites: Practical Nursing 1;
General Psychology; Biology of the
Human Organism
Corequisites: Practical Nursing 2
and Developmental Psychology
24GENERAL EDUCATION Mandatory hospital inservice is also
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS provided during orientation.
Descriptions can be found in the Hudson
Valley Community College online catalog BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
at: www.hvcc.edu. Students taking nursing courses must
be CPR certified at the professional
DIRECTED ELECTIVE (HVCC) level (adult, child and infant) for the
The following is a list of sample courses duration of each semester.
that may be taken to fulfill the Directed
Elective in the RN associate’s degree HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
program. Students must meet all health assess-
ment and immunization requirements.
BADM 220 - Statistics*
CHEM 110 - Chemistry* FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
BIOL 125 - Nutrition* Students must be paid in full or have
CDEP 100 - Introduction to payment arrangements by the due date.
Chemical Dependence
MATH 180 - Calculus CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
HUSV 210 - Human Sexuality Criminal Background checks may be
required by clinical agencies. If so,
This is not a comprehensive list. Other students will be responsible for the
courses may be considered at the cost of screening.
discretion of the Dean. Courses must
be three or four credits. The purpose of
this elective is to enhance the student’s
knowledge of healthcare and/or better
prepare the student to transfer into
a four-year college.
*Courses favored by BSN programs.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
ORIENTATION
Orientation is required for all new
students at Samaritan Hospital School
of Nursing. It is designed to familiarize
the student with services available at
Samaritan Hospital, Memorial Hospital,
Hudson Valley Community College,
and the local community. It also assists
the student in developing skills for
success in meeting educational goals.
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Academic Policies
Information on advisement, progression, Director of Student Services and are
retention, grading, course load, and contained in the Student Handbook
procedures for processes such as add/ distributed to all students at the
drop, change of status, advancement, beginning of each academic year.
etc., may be obtained from the Dean or
GRADING SCALE FOR NURSING COURSES
Letter Grade Description Grade Points
Excellent A 90-100 4.0
Above Average B+ 85-89 3.5
Average B* 80-84 3.0
Unsatisfactory C+ 75-79 2.5
Unsatisfactory C 70-74 2.0
Unsatisfactory D+ 65-69 1.5
Unsatisfactory D 60-64 1.0
FProgression Poor academic performance may result
Nursing courses build from simple to in academic probation or dismissal. Fur-
complex follow a progressive order. ther information is available on request.
Prerequisite courses must be completed
prior to the next nursing course in the Incomplete Grade
sequence (as described in the program At the completion of a course, a student
of studies.) may be granted an “Incomplete” letter
A student may not withdraw from a grade when course requirements have
corequisite course while maintaining not been met and a learning plan has
enrollment in the nursing course. been established and agreed upon with
course faculty. The “Incomplete” letter
Successful academic grade must be redeemed within TWO
progress includes WEEKS following the end of the semester
- Achievement of a minimum grade or the grade converts to F. In exceptional
of B in all nursing courses circumstances, the student may apply
for an extension through the Dean.
- Achievement of a minimum grade
of C in all support courses Academic Record
- Completion of the program within four Students receive a grade report at the
years of starting date of the Associate end of each semester.
Degree program or two years from the
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is
start date of the PN program.
obtained by adding the quality points
achieved by the student in each course
Grading
and dividing the sum by the total num-
An accepted minimum level of com-
ber of credit hours for those courses.
petency is required for progression in
the program of studies. This has been Grades below C- are not accepted for
defined as a grade of C or better in the transfer credit and do not earn quality
support courses and B or better in the points.
nursing courses. Transferred courses are not assigned
Midterm grade reports are generated quality points or calculated in cumula-
for each student. Students experiencing tive averages.
academic difficulty are encouraged to
meet with their academic advisor to for- Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
mulate a plan for successful completion. In compliance with the Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act of
Academic Probation/Dismissal 1975, Public Law 93-380 (as amended)
A student will be placed on academic the following policy became effective
probation at the end of a semester if on January 1, 1975. Students, as provided
they have failed a nursing course (earned by statute, may review any official
less than a B) or earned less than a C records, files, or data directly related
in support courses, and may be placed to themselves that the school has in
on academic probation if they have its possession. Parents or spouses of
withdrawn from a course. independent students do not have
the right to access a student’s record
without the written consent of the
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