BS Nursing
For those just beginning in their careers or those seeking a career change, the nursing profession offers a broad range of roles and options in meeting the health needs of individuals, families, communities and populations. The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preparing new nurses through two tracks:
- Full-time day track- Applications to the Generic BS in Nursing program are accepted twice a year in the Fall and the Spring Semester.
- Accelerated 2nd degree track—a 16-month program for students who already hold a baccalaureate degree in another field. This track offers admission in the Summer, Spring, and Fall.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
First-Year Students (without prior college)
- Minimum high school GPA of 85%
- High School Science and Math grades B or higher (85% or higher in each math and science course).
Transfer students
Without a Bachelor or Associate in Science or Arts (AA; AS) Degree
College Math and Science courses must be completed within 5 years from the term enrolled.
- College GPA of 3.0 or better (85% or higher) for all work done at other colleges.
- If you have taken any of the prerequisite coursework, your coursework grade must be a 3.0/B/85% or higher.
- If you have been dismissed from a Nursing program, you are not admissible to LIU Nursing.
Math & Science Prerequisite Coursework Requirements:
- Coursework must be completed within 5 years of the term enrolled
- Coursework grade of 3.0/B/85% or higher
- If your lectures and labs graded separately, they will be viewed individually.
- Prerequisite coursework does not need to be completed to receive an admission decision, but you must complete the classes/requirements before enrolling in Nursing classes. These classes can be taken at LIU, as a student with a Nursing major and students must earn a B or better.
Math & Science Prerequisite Coursework:
- Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits w/ lab)
- Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits w/ lab)
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 credits)*
- Chemistry (4 credits w/ lab)
- Microbiology (4 credits w/ lab)
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Finite Mathematics (3 credits) Examples: pre-calculus, calculus, trigonometry, or algebra
*Does not need to have been taken in the last 5 years and the grade received can be a C or higher
Accelerated Nursing BS Track (with bachelor’s degree):
- Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Bachelor's Degree GPA of 3.3/B+/88% or higher: this includes all college coursework and transcripts
- Minimum of 63 transferable core/liberal arts and ancillary course credits
- Prerequisite coursework and requirements, listed below, must be completed to be prior to admission
- If you have been dismissed from a Nursing program, you are not admissible to LIU Nursing.
Accelerated in Nursing BS Math & Science Prerequisite Coursework Requirements
- Prerequisite coursework must be completed within 5 years of the term enrolled
- Prerequisite coursework grade of 3.3/B+/88% or higher
- If your lectures and labs are graded separately, they will be viewed individually.
Accelerated Nursing BS Math & Science Prerequisite Coursework:
- Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits w/ lab)
- Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits w/ lab)
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 credits)*
- Chemistry (4 credits w/ lab)
- Microbiology (4 credits w/ lab)
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Finite Mathematics (3 credits) Examples: pre-calculus, calculus, trigonometry, or algebra
Program Curriculum
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Requirement Nursing Courses (59 Credits) |
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| NUR 210 | Contemporary Topics in Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 211 | Informatics for Nursing | 2.5 |
| NUR 220 | Health Assessment & Health Promotion | 3.5 |
| NUR 235 | Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 240 | Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NUR 231 | Principles of Nursing Practice | 6 |
| NUR 262 | Introduction to Health Care Systems & Policy | 3 |
| NUR 263 | Research/Evidence for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 270A | Maternity/OB Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 270B | Pediatric Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 275 | Behavioral and Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 285 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 6 |
| NUR 280 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 3.5 |
| NUR 290 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 7 |
| NUR 295 | Community/Population Health Nursing | 5.5 |
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Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) |
Courses |
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ILO 1: Creative and Reflective Capacities (3 credits) Openness to new ideas, integrative and reflective thinking, investigation, and synthesis of existing knowledge as a way of creating, appreciating, and reflecting on original, innovative work grounded in scientific, humanistic, historical, and/or aesthetic disciplinary knowledge. |
ART 101: Introduction to Art ART 105: Introduction to Beginning Drawing ART 106: 3D Visualization and Production ART 131: Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture I CIN/FIL 109: Screenwriting II CIN 111: History of World Cinema CMA 109: Media Arts and Technology DNC 108: History of Dance ENG 167: Creativity and Nature ENG 182: Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 183: Creative Non-Fiction JOU 110: Journalism, Media and You MA 109: Media Arts and Technology MUS 101: Introduction to Musical Concepts MUS 102: Music Fundamentals MUS 110: Introduction to World Music PHI 172: Philosophy and the Mind SPE/ORC 105: Public Speaking THE 100: Introduction to Drama THE 111: The Art of Theatre THE 143: Shakespeare in Performance THE 193: Theatre Research/Performance |
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ILO 2: Historical and Intercultural Awareness (6 credits) Recognition of oneself as a member of a global community consisting of diverse cultures with unique histories and geographies. |
History HIS 100: American Civilization to 1877 HIS 101: Perspectives on Premodern World History HIS 102: Perspectives on Modern World History HIS 108: American Civilization since 1877 Intercultural Awareness ANT #: Any Anthropology Course ART 104: Introduction to Visual Arts CIN 105: The Art of Documentary ENG 115: Global Literatures ENG 132: Shakespeare ENG 158: American Literature FRE 111: Introduction to French I FRE 112: Introduction to French II GGR 102: Geography and the Global Citizen HIS 144: Topics in Asian History HIS 157: Topics in Latin American History ITL 111: Introduction to Italian I ITL 112: Introduction to Italian II MUS 103: Music in Western Civilization MUS 146: History of Hip Hop MUS 147: History of Rock Music MUS 159: History of Country Music PHI 170: Philosophies of Love and Sex POL 150: International Relations POL 161: Introduction to Comparative Politics SPA 111: Introduction to Spanish I SPA 112: Introduction to Spanish II SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 135: Global Cultures SOC 165: Culture and Society SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 165: Culture and Society SPE 100: Oral Communication THE 142: Modern Theatre History |
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ILO 3: Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning (7-8 credits) Competence in interpreting numerical and scientific data in order to draw conclusions, construct meaningful arguments, solve problems, and gain a better understanding of complex issues within a discipline or in everyday contexts. |
Scientific Reasoning AST 109/109A: Introductory Astronomy I AST 110/110A: Introductory Astronomy II BIO 120/120L: General Biology I BIO 124/124L: Foundations of Biology I BIO 125/125L: The Science of Sustainability BIO 126/126L: DNA and Human Life BIO 137/137L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I CHM 101/101L: Chemistry for Health Science I CHM 103/103L: Principles of Chemistry I ERS 101/101L: Weather and Climate ERS 102/102L: Planet Earth ERS 103/103L: Oceanography ERS 125/125L: Environmental Sustainability Science FSC 100/100L: Introduction to Forensic Chemistry PHY 103: University Physics I PHY 104: University Physics II PHY 120/120L: The Physical Universe PHY 127/127L: Physics for Pharmacy PHY 131/131L: General Physics I PHY 131/131L: College Physics I PHY 132/132L: General Physic II PHY 132/132L: College Physics II Quantitative Reasoning MTH #: Any Mathematics Course |
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ILO 4: Oral and Written Communication (6 credits) Knowledge and skill in exchanging informed and well-reasoned ideas in effective and meaningful ways through a range of media to promote full understanding for various purposes, among different audiences and in a variety of contexts and disciplines. |
Written Communication ENG 110: Writing I – Composition and Analysis ENG 111: Writing II – Research and Argumentation |
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ILO 5: Information and Technological Literacies (3 credits) Ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. |
CGPH 126: Web Design for Everyone EDI 100: Contemporary Issues in Education ENG 148: Ideas and Themes n Literature ENG 173: Writing in the Community ENG 175: Writing in the Professions ENG 178: Writing in the Sciences HIS 107: Engaging the Past HIS 190: Research Problems in History POL 100: Research Problems in Political Science SOC 102: Social Problems SOC 148: Medical Sociology SOC 148: Sociology of Health and Illness |
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ILO 6: Critical Inquiry and Analysis (3 credits) Reflective assessment and critique of evidence, applying theory, and practicing discernment in the analysis of existing ideas and in the production of new knowledge across a broad array of fields or disciplines. |
ENG 103: Grammar and the Structure of English ENG 112: World Literatures I ENG 113: World Literatures II ENG 140: Introduction to Literature ENG 180: Literary Genres FRE 100: French Cinema GGR 101: The Geography of Sustainable Development HIS 104: Topics in American History HIS 120: Topics in Medieval History HIS 164: History of Gender and Sexuality HIS 167: History of Science and Technology PHI 100: Beginning Philosophy PHI 163: Philosophy of Art PHI 179: Social and Political Philosophy POL 147: Political Psychology POL 156: Diplomacy and Negotiation PSY 103: General Psychology PSY 111: Psychological Perspectives on Teaching and Learning SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology SOC 112: Gender, Race and Ethnicity SOC 126: Sociology of Gender SOC 161: Sociology of Sport |
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ILO 7: Ethical Reasoning and Civic Engagement (3 credits) Evaluation of ethical issues in conduct and thinking, development of ethical self-awareness, consideration of various perspectives, and responsible and humane engagement in local and global communities. |
ART 177: High Impact Art CIN/FIL 103: Major Forces in the Cinema ECO 101: Microeconomics ECO 102: Macroeconomics ENG 150: Empathy and Literature HIS 116: History of Race and Society HIS 158: History of Politics and Power PHI 105: Bioethics PHI 113: Philosophy and Film PHY 178: Ethics and Society POL 101: Introduction to Political Science POL 102: Introduction to American Politics POL 123: Political Parties and Public Opinion SOC 108: Sociology of Youth SOC 109: Social Movements and Change SOC 110: Human Rights and Social Justice SOC 119: Sociology of the Family SOC 122: American Social Problems/Global Context SPA 105: The Hispanic World |
Clinical Placement Eligibility Criteria
Must Comply with:
- Active LIU Castlebranch account to upload required clinical documents for hospital/clinic
- Satisfactorily complete the required health forms – including annual physical exam, titers and vaccinations
- Pass a background check*
- Pass a drug screen
- Fit Testing for N95 mask per OSHA guidelines
- Complete HIPAA and OSHA certification courses
- Complete an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Course and provide a certification card.
- Comply with criminal background checks and drug screening as required for eligibility to access entrance into specific clinical agencies as related to clinical course objective.*
*Pending review by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, persons who have been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation could be ineligible for Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of New York, even though they have successfully completed the program.
Progression Criteria
Generic BS Nursing Program / Accelerated BS Nursing Program
- Achieve a C or better in all nursing courses and maintain a minimum nursing and overall GPA of 2.75.
Note: All science courses must have been completed within 5 years of acceptance to the program.
Program Outcomes
- Integrate knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences when providing professional nursing care to diverse individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations throughout the life span and across the continuum of healthcare settings.
- Identify principles of leadership and management for quality improvement and patient safety to the delivery of high-quality professional nursing care within current cultural, economic, organizational, and political perspectives.
- Integrate evidence-based best practices into professional nursing practice to improve patient outcomes.
- Use information technology ethically to support evidence-based practice, decision-making, and demonstrate competence using patient care technology in the delivery of quality patient care across the continuum of care.
- Examine healthcare, financial, and regulatory policies that influence the practice of professional nursing and access to care and promote advocacy for consumers and the profession.
- Collaborate with members of the interprofessional team to improve communication to provide patient centered care.
- Provide population-based professional nursing care that integrates concepts of demographics, social determinants of health, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, risk assessment, genetics/genomics, equity, and resource utilization in the delivery of quality and safe care.
- Demonstrate professionalism and accountability in nursing practice applying professional values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice.
- Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes using clinical reasoning to develop nursing interventions that recognize culture, spirituality, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, and sexual orientation in the delivery of professional nursing care to all consumers across the lifespan.
CONTACT
Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn
School of Nursing
Dr. Margaret Stroehlein, Dean
718-488-1059
Bkln-Nursing@liu.edu