Mission of the Nursing Program
The Mission of the Nursing Programs is directly derived from the mission of St. Vincent’s College. The nursing mission statement focuses on the education of nurses who provide care for the sick and the sick poor. It provides a sound and stable educational environment where a diverse student population has the freedom to learn and grow intellectually and develop critical thinking skills, while adhering to a faith-based philosophy and established standards of professional nursing practice. Faculty members are qualified, caring teachers and nurse-educators. Faculty are dedicated to excellence in nursing education, patient care, lifelong learning and the mission of the college. In keeping with the mission of the college, nursing seeks to provide associate and baccalaureate programs in nursing which foster and encourage professional mobility built on previous learning.
The Online RN to BSN Completion Program in Nursing is accredited by the State of Connecticut State Board of Education. This nursing education program has been recommended for initial accreditation for five years by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Plan of Study– RN-BSN Online Completion Program
January entry into Major (students entering in August will enroll in the same courses, with a variation in sequence only)
Year I
Semester I
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 310 | Nursing Informatics | 2 |
| BIO 334 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
Semester II
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 311 | Physical Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 312 | Foundations in Theory | 3 |
Semester III
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 212 | Statistics | 3 |
| NUR 322 | Research | 3 |
| General Education | 6 |
Year II
Semester IV
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 333 | Transcultural Nursing | 2 |
| Nursing Elective | 3 |
Semester V
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 303 | Alternatives in Healthcare | 2 |
Semester VI
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 345 | Community Nursing | 4 |
| General Education | 3 |
Year 3
Semester VII
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership/Management in Nursing | 4 |
For more information contact the Admissions Department at admissions@stvincentscollege.edu or 203-576-5515. For specific program questions contact Vinny Cataudella at vincent.cataudella@stvincentscollege.edu or 203-576-6411.
Program Options
- Option A: 15 month – accelerated offering
- Option B: 29 month – program offering
Depending on the students’ prior college degrees or college credits, the student may have the option to complete the sequence of the nursing courses in 15 months versus the 29 month nursing sequence. Evaluation of the student’s official transcripts will determine the appropriate program option. Option A may not be offered if minimum student enrollment is not met.
