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BS Degree in Nursing (NY)

Bachelor of Science

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Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing

Learn the skills required to pursue a career as a nurse in a clinical setting with the bachelor’s degree in nursing from Bryant & Stratton College. Graduates of this Nursing degree program will be prepared to provide complex patient care in numerous settings in the healthcare field. Nursing degree graduates will gain the experience to provide support in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and other professional settings within the healthcare industry. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, family nursing care, mental health care, adult care, healthcare, basic nursing concepts, and community nursing.

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32 months

Approximate Program Length

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125 credit hours

Total Credits

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January 15

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Additionally, the nursing bachelor’s degree will guide students through courses that focus on nursing management, giving graduates the added capability to work in a staff coordination or management role. licensure exam.

Upon graduation, students will be prepared for a career in nursing thanks to the comprehensive eight-semester degree program.

Graduates of the nursing bachelor’s degree program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN

Where can you take this program?

Whether you prefer the vibrant atmosphere of on-campus classes, the convenience of online learning, or the flexibility of remote options, our degree programs are tailored to fit your lifestyle. Use our interactive map to explore the various campus locations where this degree program is offered.

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Program Outcomes

The bachelor’s degree in nursing program provides students with the ability to:

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Employ the nursing process to implement comprehensive, safe, diverse, culturally effective patient-centered care across the lifespan in all health care settings.

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Demonstrate integration of knowledge, skills, professional attitude, through the use of critical thinking, best current evidence, and clinical judgment in providing care to individuals, groups, and communities with a variety of healthcare needs.

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Practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing, health care, and its related agencies assuming they have no past conduct or convictions which prevent such practice.

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Fulfill the roles of the baccalaureate nurse generalist as a provider of direct and indirect care, an advocate, a collaborator, a designer/manager/coordinator of care, and a member of the profession.

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Construct a framework which promotes lifelong learning essential to continuous professional development and tolerance for the unpredictable and ambiguous nature of the healthcare system.

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Employ information literacy skills through the effective use of informatics to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support decision-making.

Key Courses

For a full course listing, please refer to the Bryant & Stratton College catalog.

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Requirements

Nursing students will be required to complete additional steps beyond the traditional admissions process. These steps include:

  • Students are required to achieve college-level scores on the math and English placement tests
  • Completion of standardized assessments and a specialized nursing assessment
  • All applicants must meet current health record documentation requirements
  • Nursing Program Director Interview: If required, candidates will be interviewed by the Nursing Program Director or another member of the Nursing program staff. This interview is utilized by the Nursing Program Selection Committee along with admission test scores and past academic performance to determine admission
  • Documentation of a recent physical exam
  • Students must submit to a criminal background check and drug screening as required by state and federal law along with clinical facility and Bryant & Stratton College requirements

For answers on how each of these steps impact your admissions process and how they can be completed, call your admissions representative.

Valuable Internship Experience

In addition to your classroom experience, we recognize the importance of real-world application. Through our partnership network, students are provided with opportunities to actively apply their learnings within their chosen field.

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What can you do with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing?

Discover the career opportunities available to graduates of the nursing bachelor’s degree program.

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Accreditation & Disclosures

The Bryant & Stratton College Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing program at the Albany, Liverpool, and Southtowns Orchard Park Campuses are registered with the State Education Department in New York.

The Nursing Programs are registered/accredited by the Office of College and University Evaluation New York State.

Education Department: University of the State of New York, State Education Department Office of the Professions,

Division of Professional Licensing Services 89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234-1000, Phone: 518-474-3810 (x280). Web: www.op.nysed.gov HEGIS Code 1203.00 Liverpool. 

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at the Liverpool Campus is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. (202) 887-6791. www.ccneaccreditation.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You do not need a BS in Nursing to start your career as an RN in New York state, and you can pursue such a degree after becoming a Registered Nurse. A bachelor’s degree in nursing may help differentiate you from other nursing job candidates who only possess an associate degree. Also, a bachelor’s degree may be helpful in further advancing your career in nursing with additional education & certifications.

Start with your high school diploma or GED. Then apply for admission to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS in Nursing) program that meets your current needs and fits your future goals. From there, it’s a matter of keeping up with your studies and clinicals on your way to earning your degree.

A BS is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, also known in New York as a BS Degree in Nursing. A BS degree helps you learn the skills and knowledge needed to become a capable healthcare provider and prepares you to take the NCLEX-RN exam. A bachelor’s degree is a higher-level degree with more courses and teaching than an associate degree in nursing (ADN).

RN is a designation for Registered Nurse, a licensure you can apply for once you take and pass the NCLEX-RN exam. You can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from any accredited nursing program, like Bryant & Stratton College, by applying and being accepted. You do not need to work as an RN, or have passed the NCLEX-RN exam, in order to pursue this nursing degree.

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