Accredited by: National League for Nursing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Program Advisor: Ann Tierney, RN, 413-236-4716
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing, awarded by the University of Massachusetts, designed for working registered nurses with a diploma or an associate degree, is offered in collaboration with Berkshire Community College. This program is in response to the demand for more nurses with advanced levels of education to meet the needs of today’s health care delivery system.
Course work for the program may be scheduled over a number of semesters depending on individual student needs. General education and nursing foundation courses must be completed before admission to the nursing major. Many courses taken at BCC will transfer to UMass/Amherst. CLEP and other challenge examinations may be accepted for credit in some areas. Course work completed at colleges or universities other than Berkshire Community College will be reviewed for transfer to the University.
The UMass/Amherst program of study, taught by University faculty, is a learner-centered program combining Internet/Web-based instruction and clinical practice to meet the needs of registered nurses with other life responsibilites. A full time, one year option or a two year part time option is available.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete the program.
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BCC Transfer General Education and Nursing Foundation Courses
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63 Credits
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AHS
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Nutrition
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3
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BIO
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Anatomy and Physiology
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8
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BIO
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Microbiology
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4
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ENG
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English Composition
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3
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ENG
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Literature
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3
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HIS
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History
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3
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MAT
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Statistics
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3
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PSY
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Introductory Psychology
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3
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PSY
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Growth and Development/ Life Span
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3
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PSY
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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SOC
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Introductory Sociology (see footnote 1)
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3
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Arts OR Humanities
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3
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Social Sciences
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3
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Physical Science
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3
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Electives
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15
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UMass/Amherst Courses
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57 Credits
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Transferred Clinical Nursing Courses
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12
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NLN
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ACE ll Examination
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18
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N312
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Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
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3
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N315
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Health and Physical Assessment of
Individuals and Families
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3
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N397A
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Writing in Nursing
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3
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N415
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Community Focus in Nursing
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3
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N420
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Introduction to Research in Nursing
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3
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N438
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Professional Role
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3
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N418
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Nurse Process: Families
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3
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N440
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Vulnerable and Under-served Populations
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3
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N498R
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Practicum: Families
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1
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Practicum: Special Populations
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2
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COMPLETION OPTIONS
Students may complete this program on a full- or part-time basis as follows:
One Year Plan:
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SUMMER
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9 Credits
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N312
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Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
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3
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N317
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Writing in Nursing Ethics
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3
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N415
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Community focus in Nursing
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3
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FALL
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8 Credits
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N315
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Health and Physical Assessment of Individuals and Families
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3
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N440
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Vulnerable and Underserved Populations
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3
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N498S
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Practicum: Special Populations
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2
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WINTER
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3 Credits
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N290
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Introduction to Healthcare Information
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3
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SPRING
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10 Credits |
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N420
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Introduction to Research in Nursing
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3
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N438
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Professional Role
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3
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N418
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Nursing Process - Families
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3
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N498R
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Practicum - Families
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1
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Two Year Plan:
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SUMMER l
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6 Credits
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N317
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Writing in Nursing
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3
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N415
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Community Focus in Nursing
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3
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FALL I
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5 Credits
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N440
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Vulnerable and Underserved Populations
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3
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N498S
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Practicum - Special Populations
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2
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WINTER 1
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(Take either Winter I or Winter II)
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3 Credits
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N290
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Introduction to Healthcare Information
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3
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SPRING I
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4 Credits
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N418
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Nurse Process - Families
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3
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N498R
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Practicum - Families
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1
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SUMMER II
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3 Credits
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N312
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Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
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3
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FALL II
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3 Credits
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N315
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Health and Physical Assessment of Individuals and Families
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3
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WINTER II
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(Take either Winter I or Winter II)
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3 Credits |
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N290
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Introduction to Healthcare Information
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3
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SPRING II
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6 Credits |
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N420
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Introduction to Research in Nursing
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3
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N438
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Professional Role
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3
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(1) Satisfies a U.S. cultural diversity requirement; a second world/global diversity course is also required.
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