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8HNN-ZHNNZMMASTER OF SCIENCENEONATAL NURSE (DL)G12HNNZ-NHNNZ2MASTER OF SCIENCENEONATAL NURSE BS/MS (DL)G12HNQ-ZHNNPZMASTER OF SCIENCENEONATAL NURSE C0MPLETION (DL)G21HNT-ZHNKPZMASTER OF SCIENCECHILD HEALTH NURSING COMPLETION (DL)G21HNU-ZHNAPZMASTER OF SCIENCEADULT HEALTH NURSING COMPLETION (DL)G21HNWHNWMSMASTER OF SCIENCEPERINATAL WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSINGG12HNW-WHNWBMMASTER OF SCIENCEPERINATAL WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSING BS/MSG12HNW-ZHNWZMMASTER OF SCIENCEPERINATAL, WOMEN'S HEALTH (DL)G12NOT ON LEGACYHNWZ2MASTER OF SCIENCEG12HSNHSNGNPERINATAL WOMEN'S HEALTHNURSING BS/MS (DL)NON-MATRIC NURSINGHSN-DHSNDNNON-MATRIC NURSING (PROVISIONAL)U/G0HSN-IHSNINNON-MATRIC NURSING (CONDITIONAL)U/G0HSN-ZHSNZGNON-MATRIC GRAD. DISTANCE LEARNINGG0HSN-ZHSNZUNON-MATRIC UNDERGRAD. DISTANCE LEARNINGU0S2.MS DLAdmissionsThe School of Nursing, like other professional schools in the Health Sciences Center, sets thestandards for admissions. Within the School, the Committee on Admissions and AcademicStandards (AAS) recommends all policies regarding admission and academic standards to theDean. A School of Nursing application is provided to applicants on the School of Nursingwebsite, www.nursing.stonybrookmedicine.com. Completed applications, with three letters ofrecommendation and all other supporting materials, are reviewed by members of the AASCommittee and recommendations are made to the Dean for admission to the School. Apersonal interview may be required for qualified applicants for selected programs. Applicationsreceived after deadline dates and incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration.Selected students may begin studies in the Registered Nursing or Master’s program asnon-matriculated students, only by permission. A maximum of six (6) non-clinicalcredits may be earned prior to matriculation. The student must file an application foradmission to matriculated status. Non-matriculated study does not guarantee admission to theSchool. Pre-requisite coursework must adhere to University policy.S2.1Admission RequirementsCourses required for admission may not be more than ten (10) years old for undergraduatestudents, or five (5) years for graduate students, unless included in a completed earned degree.Furthermore, all students must complete all program requirements in the School of Nursingwithin five (5) years.Two-Year Basic Baccalaureate Nursing ProgramApplicants to the Two-Year Basic Baccalaureate Program are required to meet the following admissioncriteria: 57 college credits (see the required courses listed below), with a minimum grade of C or better.A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 is required.Admission Requirements Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.8 is requiredRev. 1-2015

9 57 college credits with a grade C or betterin the following coursesRequired CoursesEnglish CompositionSociologyPsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyMicrobiology/LabAnatomy and Physiology I/LabAnatomy and Physiology II/LabChemistryStatisticsHumanitiesFine ArtsUS HistoryGlobal IssuesSecond Semester of Elementary Foreign Language*ElectivesTotal CreditsCredits33334443363333957 minimum*Stony Brook University students who satisfy the skill level 3 requirement for foreign language throughthe Stony Brook University Placement Exam will fulfill the foreign language admission requirement forthe School of Nursing. However, the number of required elective credits must increase from 9 to 12 inorder to meet the minimum requirement of 57 credits.Additional Application Requirements Application and personal statementPaid application fee or approved waiverUnofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedThree letters of recommendationCompletion of three prerequisite sciences by the application deadlineMeet the Technical Standards For Admission and Retention (see below)Additional Requirements upon Admission Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedCertification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) w/ AEDEvidence of meeting University health requirementsEvidence of health insuranceEvidence of student malpractice insuranceAll prerequisite classes must be completed prior to the start of the programTechnical RequirementsAccelerated Bachelor of Science ProgramRev. 1-2015

10Applicants to the Accelerated Bachelor of Science Program are required to meet the followingadmission criteria: Completed Bachelor’s degree, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and the followingprerequisite courses listed below with a minimum grade of C or better.Admission Requirements B.A. or B.S. DegreeMinimum cumulative GPA 2.8 and grades of C or higher in the following courses:Required CoursesCreditsMicrobiology/Lab4Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab 4Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab 4Chemistry3-4Statistics3Developmental Psychology3Additional Application Requirements Application and personal statementPaid application fee or approved waiverUnofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedThree letters of recommendationCompletion of three prerequisite sciences by the application deadlineMeet the Technical Standards For Admission and Retention (see below)Additional Requirements upon Admission Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedCertification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) w/ AEDEvidence of meeting University health requirementsEvidence of health insuranceEvidence of student malpractice insuranceAll prerequisite classes must be completed prior to the start of the programTechnical RequirementsRegistered Nurse Baccalaureate ProgramApplicants to the Registered Nurse Baccalaureate Program are required to meet the followingadmission criteria: 57 college credits (see the required courses listed below), with a minimum grade ofC or better. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required.Admission Requirements Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 is required57 college credits with a grade C or betterin the following coursesRequired CoursesEnglish CompositionRev. 1-2015Credits3

11SociologyPsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyMicrobiology/LabAnatomy and Physiology I/LabAnatomy and Physiology II/LabChemistry IStatisticsHumanitiesFine ArtsUS HistoryGlobal IssuesSecond Semester of Elementary Foreign Language*ElectivesTotal Credits3334443363333957 minimum*Stony Brook University students who satisfy the skill level 3 requirement for foreign language throughthe Stony Brook University Placement Exam will fulfill the foreign language admission requirement forthe School of Nursing. However, the number of required elective credits must increase from 9 to 12 inorder to meet the minimum requirement of 57 credits.Additional Application Requirements Application and personal statementPaid application fee or approved waiverUnofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedThree letters of recommendationCompletion of three prerequisite sciences by the application deadlineMeet the Technical Standards For Admission and Retention (see below)Additional Requirements upon Admission Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedCertification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) w/ AEDEvidence of meeting University health requirementsEvidence of health insuranceEvidence of student malpractice insuranceAll prerequisite classes must be completed prior to the start of the programTechnical RequirementsRegistered Nurse Baccalaureate to Master’s ProgramRev. 1-2015

12Applicants to the Registered Nurse Baccalaureate to Master’s Program are required to meet thefollowing admission criteria: 57 college credits (see the required courses listed below), with a minimumgrade of C or better. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and one to two years of relevant clinicalexperience (depending on specialty) are also required. Proof of RN license is required to apply for thisprogram.Admission Requirements Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 is requiredMinimum 1 year clinical experience as anRN in clinical area of interest57 college credits with a grade C or betterin the following coursesRequired CoursesEnglish CompositionSociologyPsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyMicrobiology/LabAnatomy and Physiology I/LabAnatomy and Physiology II/LabChemistry IStatisticsHumanitiesFine ArtsUS HistoryGlobal IssuesSecond Semester of Elementary Foreign Language*ElectivesTotal CreditsCredits33334443363333957 minimum*Stony Brook University students who satisfy the skill level 3 requirement for foreign language throughthe Stony Brook University Placement Exam will fulfill the foreign language admission requirement forthe School of Nursing. However, the number of required elective credits must increase from 9 to 12 inorder to meet the minimum requirement of 57 credits.Additional Application Requirements Application and personal statementPaid application fee or approved waiverUnofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedThree letters of recommendationCompletion of three prerequisite sciences by the application deadlineProof of one to two years clinical experience as a registered nurse in clinical area of interestMeet the Technical Standards For Admission and Retention (see below)Additional Requirements upon AdmissionRev. 1-2015

13 Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attendedCertification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) w/ AEDEvidence of meeting University health requirementsEvidence of health insuranceEvidence of student malpractice insuranceEvidence of RN license (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)All prerequisite classes must be completed prior to the start of the programTechnical RequirementsMaster of Science Degree Completed application Baccalaureate degree with an upper division nursing major Applicants with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees are required to submit a Clinical PracticePortfolio, if admitted. (Contact the Office of Student Affairs for guidelines.) Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0. If cumulative GPA is below 3.0, seebelow** Certification in Basic Life Support For Health Care Providers (HC-BLS) Three letters of recommendation Personal statement Evidence of meeting all University health requirements Evidence of health insurance Current professional Registered Nurse license for state or country of clinical practice, ifapplicable. Evidence of RN/student nurse practitioner/midwifery malpractice insurance Current curriculum vitae/resume Meet Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (See table, S2.1Admission Requirements)**Cumulative GPA Below 3.0Registered Nurses who hold a bachelors degree with an earned GPA below 3.0 will beconsidered for provisional admission as non-matriculated students. Upon completion of six (6)non-clinical graduate credits with a 3.0 GPA or better, the student will qualify for matriculation tothe graduate program.Master’s Completion Program Completed Application Baccalaureate degree with an upper division nursing major. Applicants with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees are required to submit a Clinical PracticePortfolio, if admitted. (Contact the Office of Student Affairs for guidelines.) Evidence of Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwifery certification Undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0. If cumulative GPA is below 3.0 (SeeCumulative GPA below 3.0 under Master of Science**) Official college transcripts/certificate transcripts Personal statement Three letters of recommendation Current professional Registered Nurse license for state or country of clinical practice, ifapplicable Certification in Basic Life Support For Health Care Providers (HC-BLS) Evidence of meeting all University health requirementsRev. 1-2015

14 Evidence of health insuranceEvidence of nurse practitioner/student nurse practitioner/midwifery malpracticeinsuranceCurrent curriculum vitae/resumeIndividual advisement by Program Director is requiredMeet Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (See table, S2.1 AdmissionRequirements)Post Master’s Advanced Certificate Program Completed application Current professional Registered Nurse license for state or country of clinical practice Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program Official college transcripts from each school attended. Minimum of one-year recent relevant nursing experience. Three letters of recommendation Personal statement Evidence of meeting all University health requirements Current curriculum vitae/resume Evidence of health insurance Nurse practitioner/RN/student nurse practitioner/midwifery malpractice insurance Certification in Basic Life Support For Health Care Providers (HC-BLS) Meet Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (See table, S2.1Admission Requirements)Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Completed application National certification in advanced practice nurse practitioner specialty (preferred) Master’s degree in Nursing from accredited program* Graduate GPA 3.0 Relevant recent experience in advanced practice nursing: minimum on one yearrequired, two years preferred Written statement – see the online application for essay requirements Three letters of recommendation Curriculum Vitae Interview may be required Heath Care Provider Basic Life Support certification, malpractice insurance, currentUniversity and School of Nursing health requirementsRev. 1-2015

15SCHOOL OF NURSINGTECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND RETENTION1. ObservationThe applicant/nursing student must be able to participate actively in all classroom, clinical andlaboratory exercises. The applicant/nursing student must be able to assess and comprehend thecondition of all patients assigned to her or him. Such observation and information acquisitionusually requires the functional use of visual, auditory, olfactory and somatic senses.2. CommunicationThe applicant/nursing student must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patientsin order to elicit information, describe changes in mood, activity and posture, assess non-verbalcommunications, and be able to effectively and efficiently transmit information to patients, fellowstudents, faculty, staff and all members of the health care team. Skills include verbal, written, andnonverbal abilities consistent with effective communication.3. Sensory/MotorThe applicant/nursing student must be able to use the senses of seeing, hearing, touch, and smellto make correct judgments regarding patient conditions for the purpose of demonstratingcompetence to safely engage in the practice of nursing. The applicant/nursing student must havesufficient motor function to elicit information from patient and be able to execute motor movementsreasonably required to provide general care and emergency treatment to patients.4. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative AbilitiesThe applicant/nursing student must be able to measure, calculate, analyze, synthesize, andevaluate to engage completely in the safe practice of nursing.5. Behavioral and Social AttributesThe applicant/nursing student must have the emotional health to fully use her or his intellectualability, exercise good judgment, and complete all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis andcare of patients. The practice of nursing requires applicants/nursing students to be able to developmature, sensitive, and effective relationships with patients and colleagues. To provide safe patientcare applicants/nursing students must possess characteristics of adaptability, flexibility, and be ableto function in the face of uncertainty. The health care environment requires applicants/nursingstudents to be able tolerate physical and emotional stress and continue to function effectively andefficiently. She/he must have a high level of compassion for others, motivation to serve, integrityand a consciousness of social values. Candidates and students must possess sufficientinterpersonal skills to interact positively with people from all levels of society, all ethnic backgroundsand all belief systems.Rev. 1-2015

16Stony Brook UniversitySCHOOL OF NURSINGTECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND RETENTIONCertification FormThese standards have been prepared to assist applicants for admission to the Stony Brook University,School of Nursing, nursing programs. You are encouraged to ask questions about the program’stechnical standards for admission and retention to clarify any questions and to determine whether youcan meet the requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Any information and inquiriesabout disabilities are handled in a confidential manner, to the extent possible within the accommodationprocess, and should be directed to the Office of Disability Services.Instructions:Please indicate with a check one of the choices below, sign and date this form. Return this form withyour letter accepting our offer of admission.I certify that I have read and understand the Technical Standards for Admission andRetention for Stony Brook University, School of Nursing and that I meet each of these standardsestablished for this program in which I am enrolling.SignaturePrinted or Typed NameStony Brook ID NumberDateI certify that I have read and understand the Technical Standards for Admission andRetention for Stony Brook University, School of Nursing. I believe that I could meet theTechnical Standards with accommodation, and will contact the Office of Student Affairs, todetermine whether reasonable accommodations can be made.Signat

S3.1.7 Doctor of Nursing Practice Program S3.2 Academic Sanctions S3.2.1 Academic Warning: Policy, Procedure to Place Student on Academic Warning for Nursing Courses, Procedure for Student Placed on Academic Warning for Non-Nursing . Suffolk Community College, Nassau Community College, and the State University of New York at Farmingdale, is .