The
Nursing Program leads to an Associate
in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree
for eligible students who successfully
complete the five semesters of
study. Women and men are prepared
to become registered nurses upon
successful completion of the course
of study and satisfactory performance
on the National Council Licensure
Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
The framework for the nurse education
program embodies basic needs, the
nursing process, and the Associate
Degree Nurse (A.D.N.) competencies.
Students utilize the nursing process
in the care of patients in acute
general care hospitals and nursing
homes. In addition to hospitals,
students will work with people
in the community. Teaching/learning
environments also include lecture
halls and the patient simulated
laboratory, where students practice
and achieve proficiency in their
technical skills to prepare them
for patient assignments. Students
learn to provide nursing care for
patients of all ages in a variety
of settings, always under the direct
guidance of qualified professional
nurse instructors. All students
are encouraged to join the National
Student Nurses Association of New
York and the on-campus Gonzalez-Tubman
Nursing Club. Some scholarships
are available to nursing students.
Program
Mission Statement
The mission of the Nursing Unit within the Department of Allied Health is consistent with the College’s mission to provide educational opportunities leading to socioeconomic mobility for students from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, particularly Hispanics, and African Americans. The Nursing programs provide educational opportunities for students seeking entry or mobility within a nursing career path as a licensed practical nurse and/or licensed professional nurse (RN-A.A.S.). The nursing programs serve as a resource for the promotion of health and wellness for the population of the South Bronx and surrounding communities. These programs adhere to the standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by Professional Nursing Organizations.
The
Nursing Program leads to an Associate
in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree
for eligible students who successfully
complete the five semesters of
study. Women and men are prepared
to become registered nurses upon
successful completion of the course
of study and satisfactory performance
on the National Council Licensure
Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
The framework for the nurse education
program embodies basic needs, the
nursing process, and the Associate
Degree Nurse (A.D.N.) competencies.
Students utilize the nursing process
in the care of patients in acute
general care hospitals and nursing
homes. In addition to hospitals,
students will work with people
in the community. Teaching/learning
environments also include lecture
halls and the patient simulated
laboratory, where students practice
and achieve proficiency in their
technical skills to prepare them
for patient assignments. Students
learn to provide nursing care for
patients of all ages in a variety
of settings, always under the direct
guidance of qualified professional
nurse instructors. All students
are encouraged to join the National
Student Nurses Association of New
York and the on-campus Gonzalez-Tubman
Nursing Club. Some scholarships
are available to nursing students.
