Nursing Major - Associate Degree
The mission of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program is directly derived from the mission of St. Vincent’s and the Daughters of Charity. It 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 Davis & Henley College of Nursing and Sacred Heart University (SHU).
The Associate Degree Program in Nursing is approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
The nursing curriculum is built upon a foundation drawn from the biological and social sciences as well as the humanities. Nursing courses include classroom, campus laboratory, and clinical laboratory experiences. Graduates must successfully complete a minimum of 72 credits for the nursing major.
Admission Criteria:
- TEAS VI score: Applicants must have an adjusted individual total score of 70% or higher. The college will consider the scores from the first and second attempt only (within the last year). If you do not achieve a score of 70% or higher by the second attempt, you are not eligible to gain entrance into the Nursing Program. TEAS test score must be submitted prior to admission.
- For students who take Anatomy & Physiology and/or Microbiology at SHU, a grade of C+ or better must be earned to progress.
- For transfer students who took an equivalent Anatomy & Physiology and/or Microbiology course(s) at a regionally accredited institution, those who earned a grade of B- or higher will be awarded transfer credit.
- Students must maintain the overall GPA and course grade requirements and must demonstrate safe and competent practice in all nursing clinical, simulation, and laboratory settings while adhering to the published professional standards of conduct.
- Students may refer to the ASN Student Guide for more specific grading requirements.
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Term 1
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Credit Hours
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NUR 101: Intro to Nursing Practice
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7
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NUR 120: Pharmacology in Nursing Practice
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3
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Term 2
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Credit Hours
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NUR 123: Family Concepts in Nursing Practice
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4
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NUR 124: Adult Child Nursing II
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6
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Term 3 (Term 1 for LPNs, after completion of LPN bridge and transition courses)
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Credit Hours
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NUR 230: Introduction to Mental Health and Psychiatric Concepts in Nursing Practice
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4
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NUR 231: Adult Child Nursing III
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6
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Term 4 (Term 2 for LPNs)
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Credit Hours
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NUR 232: Adult Child Nursing IV
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6
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NUR 270: Transition to Nursing Practice
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3
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