The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Mount Aloysius College prepares graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The general education and professional components of the program are designed to provide graduates with the broad skills and knowledge necessary to function effectively in a variety of settings. Mount Aloysius offers both an on-campus and off-campus RN to BSN Nursing Program.

Cutting-edge nursing laboratories feature state-of-the-art simulated robotics that provide students with real-world experiences prior to clinical assignments at regional health care facilities. This technology enables faculty and students to simulate many medical conditions, ensuring that students learn proper care, techniques, and treatment options.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway-33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006 at 1-800-669-1656 ext. 153 or 1-212-363-5555 ext. 153.) 

The Associate's Degree program has received continuous accreditation since 1974.

Nursing Student Organization

Requirements for Admission

1. Completed work equal to a standard high school course with a minimum of 16 units, including four units of English, three units of a social studies, two units of mathematics and two units of science with a related laboratory. (biology and chemistry recommended.)
2. One course in algebra at either the senior high school or college level with a minimum grade of "C."
3. SAT scores or ACT scores are required for applicants who have graduated from high school within the past five years. Applicants who have graduated from high school more than five years ago are required to obtain a satisfactory score on a pre-nursing test.
4. Other variables such as academic achievement and experience may be considered for individual candidates.

Programs Specifics

1. Since student employment during enrollment in the Nursing program is voluntary, students will not be excused from classes or clinical experiences due to conflict with employment schedule. Status as a student nurse does not qualify the student for employment in any nursing position for which the student is not otherwise qualified, certified, or licensed.
2. Students enrolled in the Nursing program must comply with the requirements of the Professional Nursing Law of Pennsylvania. Among other restrictions, the Board will not issue a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a felonious act. Students will be required to submit a criminal record check and a child abuse history clearance.
3. Prerequisite requirements for first level nursing clinical:
   1. Students are required to submit a completed health form including medical history, physical examination and immunization/immune status information. Students must comply with all health requirements as outlined on the form. Clinical experience will not be permitted without the completed health form. Health forms are obtained from the Health Services Department and returned to the Health Services Department where the results are kept confidential.
   2. Blood test to verify immunity to measles, German measles and chicken pox, or required vaccination; urine drug screen is also required.
   3. Prerequisite courses: BL 201 and any required EE courses (EE 091, EE 096, EE 097, EE 098).
4. Ongoing requirements for entry into other nursing clinical courses include:
   1. Required prerequisite courses
   2. Current American Heart Associate CPR Healthcare Provider (Adult, Child, Infant and AED) certification
   3. Annual TB testing (PPD Mantoux)
5. All courses listed in the catalog as prerequisites must be completed with a minimum "C" grade before the student is admitted into subsequent nursing courses.
6. Nursing majors must earn a minimum "C" grade in each nursing course.
7. A student earning less than a "C" in five credits of nursing (including "W" and "E" grades) will be dismissed from the nursing program.
8. Students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites.
9. Assessment testing is part of the nursing curriculum. Students must pass the comprehensive assessment test administered in the last semester of the Associate Degree Program as a condition of program completion.
10. Students in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum are assessed a one-time fee to cover incidental expenses connected with clinical education requirements. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification (Adult, Child, Infant and AED), urine drug screening, and TB testing are included in this fee and will be available through Health Services at specified times only.
11. The ratio of credit hours to contact/clock hours is as follows: Classroom (1:1), Clinical (1:3), and Seminar (1:3).