Nursing BS (accelerated program)

Admission Criteria

• Complete four of the nine prerequisite courses by the application deadline.
• Remaining prerequisites must be completed before the program begins. 
• Minimum 2.000 or higher in each prerequisite course
• Minimum overall prerequisite GPA 3.000
• Minimum overall GPA 3.000
• Bachelor’s Degree

This program is competitive and admission is not guaranteed even if all admission criteria is met. 

For information on application requirements and deadlines, visit the School of Nursing: Accelerated Program Application Dates page.

Major Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students must maintain the required C+ or “Pass” (P) or higher in all upper-division nursing courses*:

• The upper-division nursing curriculum is designed to be completed in sequence. The ability to progress in either the traditional or accelerated nursing program, in the event a student does not meet grade requirements for progression, may be limited by course availability.
• Students who earn C or below in any upper division nursing coursework, will be placed on School of Nursing academic probation and must repeat the course.
• Students unable to earn at least a C+ in the didactic or clinical chained upper-division lecture-lab nursing courses must repeat both components of the unsuccessful course.  This applies to the following: NSG 312/313, NSG 316/317, NSG 411/412, NSG 415/416.
• Students unable to earn at least a C+ in two or more upper-division nursing courses in the same or separate semesters will be dismissed from the undergraduate program.
• Students who repeat and are unsuccessful on second attempt of the same upper-division course will be dismissed.
• A student who is dismissed may petition (in writing) to the undergraduate program committee through the director of student services within 45 academic days** from the date of dismissal.

*Upper-division nursing courses are those required for graduation, taken by a student following acceptance as an approved nursing major.

**Academic days are defined as weekdays when classes are in session, not including the summer or winter sessions.

Program Distinction

A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.

Curricular Plan

A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum  on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

All students are encouraged to use this plan in conjunction with other academic planning resources such as your academic advisor, the HUB Academic Advisement Report , My Planner and Path Finder tool.

In addition to following this course roadmap, all other admission and academic requirements of this major as listed in the Undergraduate Catalog must be met in order to successfully complete this degree.

YEAR 1

Summer Semester 1

• NSG 312LEC - Science of Professional Nursing Practice Credits: 5   
• NSG 310LEC - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Professional Nursing Practice Across the Lifespan Credits: 3  
• NSG 314LEC - Application of Healthcare Informatics to Promote Health, Quality and Safety Credits: 3    (12 weeks)
  Total Credits: 14

Summer Semester 2

• NSG 316LEC - Wellness and Illness Concepts with Individuals, Families and Communities I Credits: 5  
• NSG 317LAB - Wellness & Illness Concepts with Individuals, Families and Communities I - Practicum Credits: 4  
• NSG 315LEC - Social Determinants and Justice in Local and Global Settings Credits: 3  
• NSG 314LEC - Application of Healthcare Informatics to Promote Health, Quality and Safety Credits: 3  (12 weeks continued)
  Total Credits: 12

YEAR 2

Fall Semester

• NSG 411LEC - Wellness and Illness Concepts with Individuals, Families and Communities II Credits: 5  
• NSG 412LAB - Wellness & Illness Concepts with Individuals, Families, and Communities II - Practicum Credits: 4  
• NSG 348LEC - Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Research Credits: 3  
• NSG 414LEC - Health Systems Policy and Economics Credits: 3  
• NSG 413LEC - Promoting Quality Health Outcomes in a Culture of Safety Credits: 3  
  Total Credits: 18

Spring Semester

• NSG 415LEC - Wellness and Illness Concepts with Individuals, Families and Communities III Credits: 4  
• NSG 416LAB - Wellness & Illness Concepts with Individuals, Families and Communities III - Practicum Credits: 5  
• NSG 418LEC - Care Transitions and Care Coordination Credits: 3  
• NSG 417LEC - Leading Professional Nursing Practice to Achieve Quality Outcomes Credits: 3   
  Total Credits: 15

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 59

Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have the knowledge to:

• Demonstrate the ability to integrate, translate, and apply comprehensive nursing knowledge and innovative practices to make informed clinical judgment and provide safe, high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings.
• Provide patient-centered care that respects individual and cultural preferences, values and beliefs to ensure the delivery of compassionate, coordinated care.
• Utilize knowledge, skills and values to contribute to improving population health outcomes and addressing health care disparities.
• Formulate, synthesize, translate, implement and disseminate evidence-based practice to improve and transform health outcomes.
• Integrate quality improvement and patient safety strategies into nursing care to optimize patient outcomes and minimize harm.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and interprofessional teams to share information and deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Navigate complex health care systems where professional and organizational values are aligned to predict change, employ improvement strategies, and effectively utilize available resources.
• Utilize informatics and healthcare technologies safely and effectively to enhance patient care, improve health outcomes and support clinical decision making.
• Cultivate a professional nursing identity grounded in ethics, accountability, and lifelong learning to optimize patient care and outcomes.
• Foster transformational growth by practicing self-care, committing to professional development, building leadership skills and a capacity for resilience.

(HEGIS: 12.03 NURSING-BA & HIGHER, CIP: 51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.)