Registered Nurse Baccalaureate Program
Registered Nurse Baccalaureate to Masters Program
Philip C. Tarantino, RN, MS, MBA, PhD - Program Director
Kathy Miller - Administrative Assistant
Visit us at - www.nursing.stonybrook.edu
Call us at – (631) 444-3200
Registered Nurse Baccalaureate Program
Applicants to the Registered Nurse Baccalaureate Program are required to meet the following admission criteria: 57 college
credits (see the required courses listed below), with a minimum grade of C or better.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required.
Required Courses:
English Composition
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Psychology
Lifespan or Developmental Psychology
Group Theory/Social Psychology
Microbiology (Lab Required)
Anatomy (Anatomy & Physiology I) (Lab Required)
Physiology (Anatomy & Physiology II) (Lab Required)
Chemistry I
Additional Science (Biology, Physics, etc.)
Statistics
Arts and Humanities*
Electives
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-3 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
3 credits
9 credits
16 credits
These courses together satisfy the SUNY General Education requirements. The SUNY competencies requirements are
satisfied within the cumulative curriculum.
*Arts and Humanities - Effective for admission in 2013, three out of the six must be completed (9 credits).
Must be three separate courses:
Second semester of introductory foreign language
American History
Other World Civilizations
Humanities
The Arts
Western Civilization
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Note: We will accept up to 30 credits from CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam
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Additional Requirements Upon Admission:
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Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) with CPR/AED
Evidence of meeting all Stony Brook University and School of Nursing health requirements
Evidence of health and student malpractice insurance
Computer and Data Communication Requirements
Notes:
- Applications are available on or about September 1.
- For an applicant to be considered for admission, the submitted application, paid application fee and supporting
documentation (all college transcripts and three letters of recommendation) must be received by the application
deadline.
- Prerequisite coursework may be completed at Stony Brook University or another accredited college or university.
All admissions required coursework must be completed prior to beginning the major.
- All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service such as the World Education Service
(www.wes.org).
- Prerequisites may be available on the SUNY Learning Network – http://www.sln.suny.edu
Registered Nurse Baccalaureate to Master’s Program
Applicants to the Registered Nurse Baccalaureate to Master’s Program are required to meet the following admission
criteria: 57 college credits (see the required courses listed below), with a minimum grade of C or better.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and one to two years of relevant clinical experience (depending on specialty)
are also required.
Required Courses:
English Composition
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Psychology
Lifespan or Developmental Psychology
Group Theory/Social Psychology
Microbiology (Lab Required)
Anatomy (Anatomy & Physiology I) (Lab Required)
Physiology (Anatomy & Physiology II) (Lab Required)
Chemistry I
Additional Science (Biology, Physics, etc.)
Statistics
Arts and Humanities*
Electives
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2-3 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
3-4 credits
3 credits
9 credits
16 credits
These courses together satisfy the SUNY General Education requirements. The
SUNY competencies requirements are satisfied within the cumulative curriculum.
*Effective for admission in 2013, three out of the six must be completed (9 credits).
Must be three separate courses:
Second semester of introductory foreign language
American History
Other World Civilizations
Humanities
The Arts
Western Civilization
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Note: We will accept up to 30 credits from CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam
________________________________________________________________________
Additional Requirements Upon Admission:
-
Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) with CPR/AED
Evidence of meeting all Stony Brook University and School of Nursing health requirements
Evidence of health and student malpractice insurance
Computer and Data Communication Requirements
Notes:
-
-
Applications are available on or about September 1.
For an applicant to be considered for admission, the submitted application, paid application fee and supporting
documentation (all college transcripts and three letters of recommendation) must be received by the application
deadline.
Prerequisite coursework may be completed at Stony Brook University or another accredited college or university.
All admissions required coursework must be completed prior to beginning the major.
All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service such as the World Education Service
(www.wes.org).
Prerequisites may be available on the SUNY Learning Network – http://www.sln.suny.edu
STONY BROOK UNVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING ADMISSIONS – TRANSFER CREDIT EQUIVALENT SHEET
STONYBROOK
FARMINGDALE
NASSAU COMMUNITY
SUFFOLK COMMUNITY
English Composition (3)
(WRT 102)
Introductory Psych (3)
(PSY 103)
Developmental or Child Psychology (3)
(PSY 220)
EG 101 Composition Rhetoric (3)
ENG 101 Composition I (3)
PSY 130 or PSY 131 Intro Psychology (3)
PSY 203 General Psychology (3)
PSY 232 Developmental Psychology
(Child) (3)
PSY 213 Child Development (3)
PC 11 or PSY 101 Introduction to
Psychology (3)
Introductory Sociology (3)
(SOC 105)
SOC 122 Introductory Sociology (3)
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology (3)
PC 60 or PSY 210 Developmental Psychology
(3)
PSY 231 Group Dynamics (3) or
PSY 234 Social Psychology (3)
PSY 241 Social Psychology (3)
SO 11 or SOC 101 Sociology (3)
AHS131-132 Anatomy & Physiology
I & II (8) or
BIO 201 Anatomy and
BIO 202 Physiology (8)
PC 66 or PSY 216 Social Psychology (3) or
HC 44 or HSC 114 Group Dynamics (3)
Group Process (3)
((PSY 240 or SOC 380))
EG 11 or ENG 101 Standard Freshman
Composition (3)
Anatomy & Physiology (6 – 8)
(ANP 300 and BIO 203)
BIO 170-71 Human Anatomy &
Physiology I & II (8)
Microbiology (3-4)
(HBM 320) (Lab HBM 321) (BIO 315)
BIO 220 Medical Microbiology (4)
Chemistry (3-4)
((CHE 123, CHE 131 or CHE 321))
CHM 120 Chemistry or
CHM 124 Principles of Chemistry or
CHM 140 Intro to Bio-Chemistry or
CHM 154 General Chemistry I or
CHM 160 Intro to Organic Chemistry or
CHM 285 Physiological Chemistry (3-4)
CHE 107 General Chemistry or
CHE 131 General Chemistry or
CHE 151 Inorganic Chemistry I or
CHE 200 Organic Chemistry (3-4)
CH 19 or CHE 100 General Chemistry (3-4)
or
CH 33 or CHE 133 College Chemistry I (3-4)
Another science e.g. Biology or Genetics or
Physics or another chemistry
CHM 150 College Chemistry or
CHM 155 General Chemistry II
Another science e.g. Biology or Genetics or
Physics or another chemistry (3-4)
Another Science e.g. Biology or Genetics or
Physics or another chemistry (3-4)
Statistics (3) (AMS 102)
MTH 110 Statistics (3)
MAT 102 Intro to Statistics (3)
MA 23 or MAT 103 Statistics I (3)
Arts & Humanities (9)
Arts & Humanities (9)
Arts & Humanities (9)
Arts & Humanities (9)
Electives (16)
Electives (16)
Electives (16)
Electives (16)
Another Science (3-4)
AHS 202 Medical Microbiology or
BIO 214 Microbiology (4)
BY 30 or BIO 130 Anatomy & Physiology I
BY 32 or BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II
BY 44 or BIO 244 General Microbiology (4)
Clinical Practice Portfolio
Overview:
RN Baccalaureate students are required to submit a clinical practice portfolio that will be evaluated for academic credit.
The portfolio must contain:
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Clinical Practice Portfolio Assessment Tool
(RN tool)
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Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Current RN License
Letter of Comment from Supervisor
(if currently employed as a R.N.)
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Letter of Comment from AAS Faculty
(if currently not employed as a R.N.)
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Professional/Personal development
(i.e. Continuing Education, Inservice Education)
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Copy of most recent performance evaluation
(if currently employed as a R.N.)
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*NLN NACE II Exams- (If not currently employed as a R.N.)
If applicable, the portfolio may contain:
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Professional Memberships
Honors, awards and/or grants
Professional activities, manuscripts
Community Service
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Undergraduates - matriculated in Stony Brook’s RN to Bachelors or BS/MS program or,
Graduates – admitted on a provisional basis in a Master of Science program with a nonnursing bachelor’s degree.
Current R.N. License
Eligibility:
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*NLN NACE Exam Information attached.
RN Baccalaureate and RN Baccalaureate to Masters students who do not meet eligibility requirements for the portfolio will not
be permitted to remain matriculated in the program.
Clinical Practice Portfolio Evaluation:
A subcommittee of the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee will evaluate the clinical practice portfolios submitted.
This evaluation will result in a Pass/Fail grade* or a request to resubmit additional documentation. All portfolio evaluations will
be placed in the students file in the School of Nursing.
RN Students - Upon successful completion of the Clinical Portfolio Evaluation, 28-advanced placement credits will be posted to
the RN student’s academic transcript.
Master’s Students - Upon successful completion of the Clinical Portfolio Evaluation, students will be granted matriculation in the
Master of Science program.
*Pass/Fail grade - All portfolios must be submitted in a professional manner. Portfolios should be presented in binders
with dividers notating each of the criteria. Failure to do so may require your portfolio to be returned to you for
resubmission.
Submit Clinical Practice Portfolio to:
Stony Brook University School of Nursing
Office of Student Affairs, HSC - Level 2
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8240
Attention: Ms. Lisa Lent
Cost:
$300.00**
Please make checks payable to Stony Brook University School of Nursing.
We accept credit cards for your convenience. Debit cards are not accepted.
** There are additional fees for NLN NACE II exams
Stony Brook University School of Nursing – Office of Student Affairs (631) 444-3200
Stony Brook University School of Nursing
Admissions and Academic Standards Subcommittee
Clinical Practice Portfolio
GRADE: _____________
(Pass/Fail or Resubmit)
Student: ___________________________ SBID: ____________ Date Submitted: ___________
Program Code: __________________________ Student Eligibility: Yes
No (please circle one)
Please Check One;
RN to Bachelors or RN Bachelors to Masters ____
I.
Master of Science – Non-Nursing Bachelor Degree ____
Clinical Practice Portfolio Documentation submitted
(STUDENTS PLEASE CHECK CRITERIA SUBMITTED BELOW)
Criteria
Submitted
The Portfolio MUST CONTAIN:
Current RN License
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Letter of Comment from Employer (if employed)
Letter of Comment from Faculty (if not employed)
Professional /Personal Development (i.e. C.E., Inservice…)
Copy of Most Recent Performance Evaluation (if employed)
NLN NACE Exam Official Transcript (if not employed)
Clinical Practice Portfolio Assessment Tool (attached)
The Portfolio may contain:
Professional Memberships
Honors/awards/grants/research/publications
Professional activities, i.e. teaching, committee work
Community Service
II.
Undergraduate Curriculum Objectives Assessment: (please complete attached form)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Office Use Only
Date Evaluated: __________________
Comments:
Signature: _______________________________
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Clinical Practice Portfolio Assessment Tool
RN to BS and RN to BS/MS Students Only
For 28 Advanced Placement Credits
Supervisor or Associate Degree Faculty, Please Rate the Following:
Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum Objectives
Rating Scale :
5 – Strongly Recommended (accurate and comprehensive)
4 – Highly Recommended (good and thorough)
3 – Recommended (acceptable and mostly good)
2 – Recommended with reservations (basic care, some issues exist)
1- not recommended
Rating Scale
Provide nursing care founded upon selected scientific principles.
Perform nursing interventions which assist patients in achieving their healthy state.
Communicate effectively with patients, their significant others, health care team members
and citizen groups to promote, maintain and restore health.
Provide health education to facilitate positive health care behaviors.
Manage nursing care effectively utilizing human, physical, financial and technological
resources to meet the needs of patients.
Demonstrate professional behaviors including accountability to the profession of nursing
and society.
Supervisor/Faculty Name (please print): __________________________________________
Supervisor/Faculty Signature: _________________________________
Date: ___________
Student’s Name (please print): __________________________________________________
Student’s Signature: __________________________________________Date: ___________
Please return to,
Stony Brook University School of Nursing
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8240