The College of Mount Saint Vincent is a four-year co-educational,
liberal arts college located in Riverdale, New York. Overlooking
the Hudson River, its beautiful 70-acre campus is just minutes
from midtown New York City and all the excitement and
opportunities it affords. Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of
Charity, Mount Saint Vincent is a private, independent
institution in the Catholic tradition.
Today, the co-educational College provides 1,500 full-time and
part-time students, representing various religious, racial and
ethnic backgrounds an excellent education. Small classes, the
personal attention of a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and a faculty
with both academic credentials and professional experience, all
provide students with an exceptional learning environment.
The College of Mount Saint Vincent also has a location in
Manhattan. The Mid-Manhattan site offers the BS in Nursing to
transfer students with 60 credits or for students seeking a
second bachelor's degree. It is located at 1233 Second Avenue,
between 64th and 65th Street. For further information, please
call the Director at the Mid-Manhattan site at 212-262-2661.
The undergraduate nursing program prepares students to pursue a
comprehensive study in the liberal arts and sciences with nursing
theory and clinical experience leading to the bachelor of science
degree. Its primary goal is to educate graduates to provide a
wide range of professional nursing services to individuals,
families and communities throughout the life cycle. The program
provides the unique opportunity of a four-week preceptorship
(supervised hospital clinical experience) during the final
semester.
Traditional Four-Year Undergraduate Program - Freshman Applicants
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Mount Saint Vincent offers a traditional four-year undergraduate
program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in
Nursing. Applicants must have successfully completed a secondary
school program.
Transfer Applicants
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Transfer applicants with an associate's degree or completion of
more than 60 credits are waived from the College's core courses
with the exception of nine credits of the Core Enrichment
courses. The basic nursing program may be completed in two years
if the student has completed the following science
pre-requisites: Chemistry I and II, Anatomy and Physiology I and
II and Microbiology.
Second Degree Transfer Applicants
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Transfer applicants with a bachelor's degree in a discipline
other than nursing may receive up to 75 credits in transfer. The
College's core courses and Core Enrichment courses are waived.
The basic nursing program may be completed in two years if the
following science pre-requisites have been completed: Chemistry I
and II, Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Microbiology.
RN to BSN
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The Baccalaureate Program in Nursing for RN's is designed for RN
applicants with an Associate Degree. A transfer student with an
associate degree may receive 65 credits in transfer and must earn
a minimum of 51 credits from the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
RN students have the opportunity to take four graduate nursing
courses (12 credits). The graduate credits will count towards
both the baccalaureate degree and the master's degree.
Master of Science in Nursing
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The College of Mount Saint Vincent, Department of Nursing offers
Master's degrees in the following concentrations:
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Adult Nurse Practitioner - 40 credits
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible for
certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner in New York
State, through the American Nurse Credentialing Center and
the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
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Bridge Program
RNs with a baccalaureate in a major other than nursing may be
enrolled in the Graduate Nursing Program.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult and Aged - 37 credits
This program prepares nurses as clinical specialists in
advanced practice to care for adults and the elderly.
Graduates are eligible for certification as an Adult or
Geriatric Clinical Specialist through the American Nurses
Credentialing Center.
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Family Nurse Practitioner - 43 credits
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible for
certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner in New York
State, through the American Nurse Credentialing Center and
the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
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Nursing Administration - 36 credits
This 36-credit master's degree can be completed in two years
of full-time study. Upon completion of the program, graduates
are prepared for roles in middle management positions.
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Nursing Education - 32 credits
Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared for
teaching positions in nursing programs and staff development.
Post-Master's Certificates
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- Family Nurse Practitioner - 28 credits
- Adult Nurse Practitioner - 25 credits
- Nurse Educator - 10 credits
To be eligible for this program, the student must have a master's
degree in nursing.