Nursing, RN-4, BS

The undergraduate four-year nursing program (RN-4) is a full-time, 123-credit bachelor of science program on the Pleasantville campus. Students begin their first nursing course (NURS 110: Essentials of Professional Nursing) in the second semester of freshman year and their first simulated clinical course (NURS 202: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice) in the fall of sophomore year. The first off-campus, hospital-based clinical course (NURS 360: Medical & Surgical Nursing: Foundations) is taken in the second semester of sophomore year.

DEGREE COMPLETION CRITERIA

RN-4 students must meet the following criteria in order to complete their baccalaureate degree:

• Maintain a Cumulative Quality Point Average (CQPA) of 2.75 or higher throughout the program
• Pass all prerequisite science (BIO 152, BIO 153, BIO 254, CHE 113) and required core (MAT 134, PSY 112) courses with a B- or higher
• Pass all nursing major core courses (including approved nursing electives) with a B- or higher
• Maintain health compliance (health assessment, immunizations, CPR, criminal background check, drug screening, and additional requirements as advised) for clinical eligibility

ACCREDITATION

Faithful to the Pace University motto, “Opportunitas,” the Lienhard School of Nursing (LSN) is dedicated to offering access to a unique, student-centered educational experience that culminates with the opportunity to pursue a career as a professional nurse.

LSN offers direct admission to the nursing program to qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and experiences who are committed to meeting the current and future health care needs of individuals, families, communities, and populations at local, national, international, and global levels. As a school set in culturally diverse urban and suburban locales, through and with its community partners, LSN fosters human growth, dignity, and inclusivity while providing primary health care. The school offers a student-centered learning experience that promotes civic engagement, social involvement, and professional responsibility to embrace the health care challenges of the future.

Major Completion Summary

University core requirements (60 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements

1. Additionally, courses with the following attributes are required:
   1. One Learning Community (LC) course
   2. Two Writing-Enhanced (WE) courses
   3. One Civic Engagement (CE) and Public Values course
   4. Two Anti-Racism Education (ARE) courses
2. UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community does not count toward the 60 credit University core requirement.
3. May be eligible to test out of ENG 110. If student tests out of ENG 110, an elective course is taken.

Major Requirements

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UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community does not count toward the 60 credit University core requirement.

Nursing Elective: Nursing electives can be taken at any time during the program.

To meet the graduation requirement of 123 credits, it is suggested that students take the recommended 15 or 16 credits per semester.

The minimum passing grade for all nursing courses, science courses (BIO 152, BIO 153, BIO 254, CHE 113), MAT 134, and PSY112: B-

Total Credit Hours: 123