Program Overview
Stony Brook University’s Accelerated Baccalaureate Program (ABP) offers a concentrated 12-month pathway to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in any field. This intensive on-site program compresses 69 credits across three consecutive semesters beginning in summer, preparing graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam upon completion.
The CCNE-accredited program is recognized by New York State and meets all pre-licensure education requirements while utilizing Stony Brook University Hospital and various Long Island clinical sites for hands-on training.
Students are prohibited from working during the program due to its rigorous full-time schedule requiring weekday clinical assignments between 7am-9pm and potential weekend rotations.
RN-to-BSN Admission Summary
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any field from Stony Brook University or comparable institution
- 2.8 minimum cumulative GPA from all colleges/universities attended
- Grade C or higher in all prerequisite courses (C- and D grades not acceptable/transferable)
- Three of four required science prerequisites completed by October application deadline
- All prerequisite coursework completed and posted on official transcripts before first day of classes
Required Prerequisites (24 Credits)
- English Composition: 3 credits (equivalent to WRT 102)
- Microbiology with Lab: 4 credits (equivalent to BIO 299)
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: 4 credits (equivalent to HAN 200)
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: 4 credits (equivalent to HAN 202)
- Chemistry: 3 credits (CHE – any general, organic, biochemistry, or foundations)
- Statistics: 3 credits (any department, business/psychology/biostatistics acceptable)
- Lifespan Development: 3 credits (equivalent to PSY 220, developmental psychology acceptable)
Application Requirements
- Application submitted via Common App or SUNY App by October 8 deadline
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities uploaded to application
- Three references (varied academic and professional; family/friends not acceptable)
- Personal statement/essay
- Resume
- Paid application fee or approved waiver
- Group interview with faculty (150-200 invited from qualified applicant pool)
- Math exam covering basic operations, decimals, percentages, fractions, algebra (no calculators, proctored via Zoom)
- Writing exam (proctored via Zoom)
- Meet Technical Standards for Admission and Retention
Curriculum
The 69-credit curriculum integrates theory from humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences to promote nursing process application across health promotion, maintenance, and restoration for diverse populations.
Professional Socialization
HNI 350 – Professional Role Development in Nursing
Introduces the professional nurse role, including history, theory, standards of practice, ethics, and the impact of political, social, and economic forces on health care. Students examine personal values, cultural awareness, and the school’s mission as they begin to shape their own philosophy of nursing practice. (2 credits)
HNI 440 – Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Practice
Presents nursing research as the scientific base for practice, with emphasis on theory, research designs, and common terminology. Students learn to locate, critique, and synthesize current studies to support evidence-based decisions that improve quality and safety in patient care. (2 credits)
HNI 479 – Transitioning to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice
Prepares students to move into the baccalaureate nursing role through study of organizational structure, time management, conflict resolution, and team communication. The course highlights advocacy, resource management, delegation, legal and ethical issues, and includes career planning activities such as developing a professional résumé. (3 credits)
HNI 301 – Mathematics for Health Care
Builds on prior math skills and applies them to accurate drug and solution calculations. Students use a self-directed format to practice and refine medication computation skills essential for safe nursing practice. (2 credits)
HNI 310 – Pathophysiology
Introduces the key mechanisms of disease and how altered physiology affects body systems. Content lays the groundwork for understanding clinical signs, symptoms, and treatment priorities. (3 credits)
HNI 333 – Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Covers major drug classes using a prototype approach to explain mechanisms of action and links these to common pathophysiologic conditions. Emphasis is on safe medication use, clinical judgment, and critical thinking in drug therapy. (4 credits)
Clinical Nursing
HNI 370 – Health Assessment
Focuses on comprehensive health assessment across the lifespan in a multicultural context, including biopsychosocial and spiritual dimensions. Students practice interviewing, history taking, physical examination, and data analysis to form nursing diagnoses and plan care. (3 credits)
HNI 373 – Psychosocial Mental Health Nursing
Explores psychosocial nursing care across the lifespan and care settings, emphasizing respect for clients within family and cultural contexts. Through case studies and clinical experiences, students strengthen communication, health promotion, disease prevention, and interprofessional collaboration skills. (6 credits)
HNI 377 – Principles and Applications of Nursing Interventions I
Introduces the baccalaureate nurse as a manager of care, highlighting communication, nursing process, and clinical decision making. The course blends theory, research, and science to support health promotion, disease prevention, and care of diverse patients with acute and chronic conditions. (6 credits)
HNI 378 – Principles and Applications of Nursing Interventions II
Builds on Nursing Interventions I by further developing clinical judgment, communication, and care management skills. Students deepen their ability to support health promotion, prevent complications, and restore health for diverse populations across the lifespan. (6 credits)
HNC 370 – Health Assessment
Concentrates on holistic assessment of individuals in a multicultural society, integrating physical, psychological, and spiritual data. Students refine interviewing, history taking, and examination techniques to prioritize problems and select appropriate nursing interventions. (3 credits)
HNI 455 – Adult and Gerontological Health Nursing I
Introduces assessment and management of complex health problems in adult and older adult patients within varied cultural contexts. Students apply theoretical frameworks, collaborate with health team members, and use evidence-based interventions to deliver safe, high-quality care. (6 credits)
HNI 456 – Adult and Gerontological Health Nursing II
Expands skills in managing complex conditions in adults and geriatric patients, with continued focus on clinical reasoning and communication. Learners refine use of conceptual frameworks and evidence-based therapies to support safe, effective care. (6 credits)
HNI 463 – Sexual, Reproductive and Perinatal Health
Covers nursing care of birthing parents and newborns from pregnancy through the neonatal period. Clinical and classroom experiences stress culturally sensitive, family-centered care, critical thinking, and collaborative decision making for reproductive and perinatal health needs. (5 credits)
HNI 464 – Child and Adolescent Health Nursing
Focuses on nursing care of children and adolescents, including the family’s role from newborn through teen years. Students use experience-based learning to build critical thinking, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills while planning and delivering developmentally appropriate interventions. (5 credits)
HNI 469 – Population Health Nursing
Prepares students to work with families, communities, and populations across settings, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Community-based clinical activities develop advanced communication, independent decision making, and use of evidence-based public health interventions in collaboration with interprofessional teams. (6 credits)
HNI 474 – Capstone Nursing Practicum
Provides an intensive senior practicum in which students integrate theory, research, and clinical skills while functioning in the professional nurse generalist role. Practice with registered nurse preceptors and faculty mentors supports a smooth transition into entry-level practice. (4 credits)
More curriculum details available here.
Clinical Requirements
Students complete clinical rotations at Stony Brook University Hospital and designated hospitals throughout Long Island with full-time on-site experiences focused on individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Clinical assignments occur on weekdays between 7am-9pm with potential weekend rotations requiring students to arrange their own transportation to and from clinical sites.
Learning experiences expose students to various delivery models of professional nursing and healthcare while developing competencies across multiple patient populations including mental health, adult/gerontological care, maternal/child health, and population health settings.
Cost
New York resident tuition totals $7,070 for the program with additional fees of $3,938, bringing total direct costs to $11,008 (excluding housing, meals, books, transportation estimated at $23,004 additional).
Out-of-state resident tuition totals $31,046 with same fees of $3,938, bringing total direct costs to $34,984 (excluding housing, meals, books, transportation estimated at $23,004 additional).
Students should ensure finances are in order before starting the program as outside work is prohibited during the 12-month intensive curriculum.
See the official tuition page for more details.
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Accreditation
The Accelerated Baccalaureate Program at Stony Brook University School of Nursing is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and recognized by New York State Education Department.
The program meets all pre-licensure education requirements established by New York State, qualifying graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination upon completion.