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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin
Nursing, BS Major in
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The Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing program, through an interprofessional learning model, prepares graduates for the Registered Nurse (RN) role providing quality, holistic, scientifically sound, evidenced-based patient-centered care while optimizing the health and well-being of diverse populations and communities for the betterment of humanity. The purpose of the baccalaureate in nursing program is to prepare nurses to be providers, innovators, leaders, managers, and care coordinators as well as ethical members of the nursing profession.
The major in Nursing degree provides the educational, clinical, and experiential base for entry-level professional practice as well as the platform on which to build a career through graduate-level study. The baccalaureate curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for lifelong learning and an active role in all facets of innovative quality health care delivery systems in a variety of acute and primary care settings.
The RN role emphasizes preventative health care for individuals, as well as health assessments; diagnosis and treatment of a patient’s unique responses to health problems; execution of medical regimens as prescribed by licensed clinicians; advocacy for communities affected by health inequities and contribution to society as interprofessional team members. Through the program pillars of leadership, scholarship and professionalism, students acquire the values of leadership, scholarship, collaboration, innovation, excellence, global health, humanism, learning, courage, and diversity.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), a major requirement for the license to practice. Graduates are prepared to deliver patient centered care as members of an interprofessional team, emphasizing evidence-based practice, cultural sensitivity, quality improvement, value-based health care, and informatics competencies. The Baccalaureate-prepared RN role includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illness as well as implementing and preventative health care strategies for individuals, families/significant others, groups, communities, and diverse and vulnerable populations in a variety of acute and primary care settings. Baccalaureate-prepared nurse practice includes both direct and indirect care for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. The program incorporates national standards such as The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021) and The Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPEC, 2016).
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Application
First-year students must apply by completing Hofstra’s First-Year Student Application for Undergraduate Admission or the Common Application by our two Early Action deadlines: November 15 or December 15. **Note: At this time the nursing program is open only to first-time first-year students. - The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a Direct Entry Program. Students must indicate a major of nursing on their application to be considered.
- Qualified applicants will receive a supplemental application that must be completed to be further considered.
- The final candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Admission to this program is highly selective with limited seating offered
For more information please contact Hofstra’s Office of Undergraduate Admission at BSNursing@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6700. Academic Standing
To maintain good academic standing, students must meet the following requirements: 1. Grade Requirements: - Earn a minimum final grade of C+ in each nursing (NUR) course.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA:
- Freshman year: 2.50 or higher
- Sophomore, junior, and senior years: 2.75 or higher
2. Course Prerequisites for Progression: - Before beginning NUR 108B and NUR 130, students must have an overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
- To enroll in NUR 130 (Fundamental Nursing Care of the Adult), students must complete the following prerequisites with a passing grade:
- Biology (8 credits) – BIOL 112, BIOL 113
- Chemistry (8 credits) – CHEM 003A & 003B, CHEM 004A & 004B
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (8 credits) – HSCI 103, HSCI 105 – Minimum final grade of C+
- Microbiology (3 credits) – Minimum final grade of C+
3. Course Repetition Policy: - Science courses may be repeated only once. A second failure in the same course will result in dismissal from the program.
- Nursing courses:
- A minimum grade of C+ is required in all nursing (NUR) courses.
- Each nursing course may be repeated only once.
- Students may withdraw from the same nursing course only once.
- Failing a second clinical nursing course will result in dismissal from the program.
- A maximum of two separate nursing courses may be repeated. On failing a third course, the student will be referred to the Student Advancement Committee (SAC) with a recommendation for dismissal.
4. Additional Progression Rules: - Students who do not pass CHEM 004A in the semester prior to NUR 108A (Integrated Pathophysiology with Pharmacologic Principles I) may not enroll in this 108A course if they are repeating chemistry.
- Students must pass NUR 108B (Integrated Pathophysiology with Pharmacologic Principles) and NUR 109 (Basic Health Assessment) with a grade of C+ or higher before progressing to NUR 130 (Fundamental Nursing Care of the Adult).
5. Professional and Program Policies: - Students must adhere to professional standards, university policies, and BS in Nursing program policies throughout their academic journey.
See the Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing Program Student Handbook for additional information. Admission & Progression Requirements
Freshman Direct Entry Admission Requirements
Nursing applications will be reviewed holistically, but we anticipate the averages for admitted students to be an SAT score of 1250 (evidence-based reading and writing + math sections) or an ACT score of 28, and a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.6. Note: Applicants may apply with test-optional admission Applicants must have a strong background in mathematics and science (e.g. algebra, biology, and chemistry). A high school biology and/or chemistry course with the laboratory is strongly recommended. Applicants should also have a diverse and strong background in high school preparation (preferred three years of English, history/social science, and college preparatory mathematics). Transfer and Change of Major Admission Requirements
The following applies to students wishing to transfer into the nursing program from outside Hofstra and current Hofstra students seeking to change their major to nursing. - Transfer students include those that completed at least one semester of college and should not submit an application until semester grades have been finalized. Internal transfer (change of major) students must meet the nursing program admission guidelines outlined to be considered for admission.
- Hofstra’s academic programming requires a minimum of 3 years of full-time study to complete the BS in Nursing. This means that students will be entering as either a freshman or sophomore even though credit hours may equate to a junior or senior. This may affect students’ timelines for completing their overall undergraduate degree as well as impact their scholarship allocations.
- Students interested in transferring into Hofstra’s nursing program are subject to all policies related to Hofstra University’s transfer credit policy for all non-major requirements.
- Transferring students may request a credit evaluation before applying through undergraduate admissions.
- Transfer students who do not have an associate degree or higher must submit a copy of their high school transcript as proof of high school graduation.
- A minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.75 is required for admission. The program is highly selective, and a 2.75 GPA does not guarantee admission.
- Students who have been dismissed from another nursing program will not be admitted for transfer to the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
- Transfer credit will not be awarded for any clinical nursing course.
- Transfer credit will be awarded for grades of C+ or higher.
- Courses transferring in for credit must be completed within 7 years of the date of enrollment.
- Biology and chemistry transfer courses must include a lab component in order to be considered for transfer credit or for degree completion.
Applicants with a strong background in mathematics and science (e.g. algebra, biology, and chemistry) are preferred. Progression Requirements:
- Attend Hofstra University for all undergraduate course work;
- Adhere to professional standards, university policies, and Nursing Program policies;
- Achieve a minimum final grade of C+ in each nursing course in the program. Students will be given one opportunity to retake a course at its next offering and must receive a grade of C+ or higher to remain in good academic standing. Failure to pass a clinical course a second time will result in dismissal from the Nursing Program. Courses in the program are offered sequentially. Only two courses within the curriculum can be retaken in order to remain in good academic standing;
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 with 2.5 permitted for the freshman year;
- Clinical courses include three components, lecture hours, learning laboratory hours, and direct observed clinical hours. All components of the course must be passed to academically progress. Failure of either the didactic or the clinical component of a clinical course will result in failure of the course. The student will receive a Letter of Academic Failure, notifying them that they will be referred to the SAC for review;
- Follow the prescribed curriculum and remain in the undergraduate nursing program;
- Document prescribed clinical and laboratory hours.
Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 127
The successful completion of at least 127 semester hours and a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in work completed at Hofstra is required for graduation. Major Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 64
Liberal Arts Requirement - Total Semester Hours: 63
A minimum of 63 semester hours in liberal arts is required. Sample Schedule: Nursing, BS (127 Semester Hours)
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