Nursing Non-Traditional/Accelerated Transfer Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Non-Traditional/Accelerated Transfer Program
Designed for students transferring with an associate or bachelor’s degree (60-90 credits), the Nursing Non-Traditional/Accelerated Transfer Program puts you on the fast track to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in less than two years. With all necessary prerequisites met, you can complete the full Nursing curriculum in as few as 5 consecutive semesters, including one summer session, with a fall start date. The course work in this program is the same as our traditional track, and is primarily a full-time program, with students taking 11-13 credits in Nursing major courses each semester. Courses are offered in an evening format to accommodate students that may have daytime commitments.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master's degree program in nursing at Mount Saint Mary College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Learn more about our accreditation here.
Why choose the mount's Nursing Non-Traditional/Accelerated Transfer Program
- Finish in under 2 years (5 consecutive semesters) with the necessary prerequisites*
- Flexible evening format with classes designed around your daytime commitments
- Same coursework as our traditional Nursing program
- 50+ clinical partnerships in diverse healthcare settings including Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Albany Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and many more
- Hands-on opportunities for enhancing skills such as leading blood drives and administering flu vaccines
- Access to student support like tutoring, writing center, counseling, health services, and more
- Non-traditional students receive a reduced cost per credit
- Level up your healthcare career post-graduation with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Science in Nursing Education. Plus, Mount alums receive 20% off graduate tuition
*Prerequisites include: BIO 1030 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO 1040 Anatomy and Physiology II, BIO 2020 Microbiology, CHM 1080 Nursing Chemistry Fundamentals, PSY 1010 General Psychology, PSY 3050 Developmental Psychology, ENG 1010 College Writing, and any Sociology Course. You can check your course equivalencies and prerequisites here. For more information on admissions requirements, visit the Transfer Admissions page here.
+Adult Degree: The Nursing Non-Traditional/Accelerated Transfer Program is also offered in-person as part of our Adult Degree Program. It’s the same great education, just on your own schedule. Learn more here.
Applications due: June 1 for fall start date only
Minimum GPA: 2.75 (cumulative of all previous colleges attended)
Required courses (C or higher):
- BIO 1030 Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 credit course with lab*
- BIO 1040 Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 credit course with lab*
- CHM 1080 Nursing Chemistry Fundamentals - 4 credit course with lab*
- PSY 1010 General Psychology
- Any Sociology Course
- English 101 College Writing
- BIO 2020 Microbiology - 4 credit course with lab*
- PSY 305 Developmental Psychology
*Online science courses not accepted. In person science courses must have been taken within the last 10 years.
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What to expect as a Nursing Major
The Mount’s Nursing program builds the grit, determination, and dedication you’ll use every day as a nurse. In the classroom, you’ll master essential skills through hands-on practice and advanced VR simulations. Outside the classroom you’ll put your training into action by leading blood drives, offering flu vaccinations, and completing clinical rotations in real-world healthcare settings. Your time at the Mount isn’t just spent in our signature blue and white scrubs, we highly encourage a well-rounded college experience where you can play on a sports team, study abroad, and participate in extracurricular activities such as the Students Nurses’ Association or Honors Program. Your hard work all leads to one defining milestone: receiving your nursing pin at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony, celebrating your official transition from student to professional nurse.
Curriculum overview
Requirements: The Nursing program consists of 56 Nursing credits. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75+ and earn a C or better in prerequisite biology and chemistry courses.
Timeline: As a Nursing Non-Traditional/Accelerated Transfer student, you’ll take your first Nursing course in your first Nursing semester, and then clinicals will begin in the second semester of that year. You will take 11-13 credits in Nursing major courses each semester.
Clinicals: Throughout your time at the Mount, you’ll participate in a variety of clinical placements that correlate with your courses, exposing you to a number of settings you may find yourself in as a nurse, including acute care, emergency, labor and delivery, and more. Please note: Clinicals can be anytime during the day/night including weekdays and weekends.
Learn about Nursing major academic requirements and courses here.
Be Prepared for your future
The Hudson Valley is a fast-growing healthcare hub. Once you graduate and pass the NCLEX-RN, the possibilities for applying your degree are endless. Through hands-on experience in real clinical settings, Mount Nursing students can feel confident that they are equipped with the necessary skills to care for patients in the ER, OR, ICU, alongside opportunities in pre-k-12 schools, public health, forensics, and travel nursing.
Here’s how some of our Nursing alumni are using their degrees:
- Frederick Davidson ’93, Director of Human Health Services and Army Public Health Nursing Consultant for the United States Army
- Sean D’Onofrio ’17, Registered Nurse at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Children's National Medical Center and 2018 Conway Clinical Scholar
- Nicholas Terzulli ’19, Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
- Victoria Mannone ’19, Registered Nurse at the Mayo Clinic
- Emily Leath '20, Registered Nurse at Stony Brook Hospital
FAQ
Below are the requirements for the program:
Applications due: June 1 for fall start date only
Minimum GPA: 2.75 (cumulative of all previous colleges attended)
Required courses (C or higher):
- BIO 1030 Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 credit course with lab*
- BIO 1040 Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 credit course with lab*
- CHM 1080 Nursing Chemistry Fundamentals - 4 credit course with lab*
- PSY 1010 General Psychology
- Any Sociology Course
- English 101 College Writing
- BIO 2020 Microbiology - 4 credit course with lab*
- PSY 305 Developmental Psychology
*Online science courses not accepted. In person science courses must have been taken within the last 10 years.
Students wishing to complete their degree during traditional daytime hours should apply as a transfer student for the Nursing program. The Non-Traditional/Accelerated Transfer Program allows students to finish their degree in under 2 years (5 consecutive semesters) with the necessary prerequisites and allows evening options for courses.
We know that you’ve worked hard to get to where you are, and that’s why we accept up to 90 credits. The Registrar’s office will complete a credit evaluation for each accepted student, telling you exactly how many of your credits will transfer.
Students in the Non-Traditional/Accelerated Transfer Program can complete the program in as little as 2 years (5 consecutive semesters) with the necessary prerequisites. After your credit evaluation, you will know how long it will take you to complete your degree.
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