Earn Two Nursing Degrees in Four Years!
Join our unique partnership pathway between St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) in Utica, N.Y. and the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) in Marcy, N.Y.
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing - The best preparation to work in today's healthcare environment, with a one-to-one relationship with faculty and the most extensive clinical experience (600 + clinical hours) available in a nursing program today.
SUNY Poly - Technologically sophisticated classrooms and laboratories, paired with personal mentoring from faculty and staff. A full range of recreational and extracurricular activities on the most beautiful campus in the SUNY system.
Important notes about applying:
- When filling out the on-line application, select SUNY Poly when you add a campus choice. Select “Undeclared” as your major. Enter NSGSE under Special Campus Project.
Admission to the 1+2+1 partnership pathway is competitive and each application is reviewed on an individual basis to determine a student’s fit and potential for success in this unique degree option.
Apply now to the 1+2+1 Partnership Pathway
Here's How
- Each programs does what they do best
- Year 1 - Enrolled at SUNY POLY taking courses to satisfy both degrees
- Year 2 - Enrolled at SECON – completing pre-licensure coursework – and taking courses at Poly
- Year 3 - Completing courses at SECON, qualifying to take NCLEX, graduate with AAS - and taking courses at Poly
- Year 4 - Complete BS at SUNY Poly earn BS with major in nursing
Benefits
- Dually accepted to both programs
- Guaranteed seat in SECON if meet all criteria
- Two Degrees in 4 years – may begin working as RN after Year 3, when you earn your AAS and pass the NCLEX to become licensed
- Able to live on SUNY Poly campus all 4 years
- Academic and Financial Aid Advisers on both campuses
FIRST YEAR
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| BIO215 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4.0 |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 4.0 |
| General Education | 4.0 | |
| General Education | 4.0 | |
| FYS101 | Nursing Seminar | 1.0 |
| Spring Semester | Credits | |
| BIO216 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.0 |
| ANT | Cultural Anthropology | 4.0 |
| STATS100 | Statistical Methods | 4.0 |
| COM308 | Analytical & Research Writing | 4.0 |
SECOND YEAR
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| NUR116 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 8.0 |
| NUR141 | Introduction to Pharmacotherapy | 2.0 |
| PSY100 | Principles of Psychology | 4.0 |
| BIO250 | Health Care Genetics | 4.0 |
| Spring Semester | Credits | |
| NUR118 | Concepts of Holistic Nursing I | 8.0 |
| NUR142 | Caring Processes in Pharmacotherapy | 2.0 |
| BIO275 | Microbiology | 4.0 |
| Summer Semester | Credits | |
| NUR122 | Clinical Practicum in Nursing | 2.0 |
| NUR300 | Role Transitions to Baccalaureate Nursing Education | 2.0 |
THIRD YEAR
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| NUR232 | Care of the Childrearing Family | 7.0 |
| NUR233 | Issues in Professional Nursing Practice | 2.0 |
| NUR313 | Theoretical Bases for Professional Nursing | 4.0 |
| PSY220 | Life-Span Developmental Psychology | 4.0 |
| Spring Semester | Credits | |
| NUR240 | Concepts of Holistic Nursing II | 9.0 |
| NUR244 | Transition to Professional Practice | 1.0 |
| SOC100 | Introduction to Sociology | 4.0 |
| NUR314 | Comprehensive Health Assessment | 3.0 |
| Summer Semester |
| MUST PASS NCLEX-RN® *32 Nursing credits transfer into SUNY Poly upon matriculation into BS nursing program. NUR390 Nursing Research.
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FOURTH YEAR
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| BIO350 | Advanced Physiology | 4.0 |
| NUR444 | Transformational Leadership (45 practicum hours requirement) | 4.0 |
| NUR475 | Public Health Nursing Science (90 clinical hours requirement) | 6.0 |
| Spring Semester | Credits | |
| NUR478 | Care Coordination and Management | 3.0 |
| NUR490 | Culminating Seminar | 3.0 |
| General Education | 4.0 | |
| General Education (nursing or liberal arts) | 4.0 | |
