Undergraduate Nursing
Prepare for a career as a professional nurse
Baccalaureate nursing education is based on liberal arts and sciences. This foundation, along with nursing courses, prepares graduates of the Molloy University program to communicate effectively, and to evaluate and provide humanistic health care. Professional nursing education includes nursing’s scientific body of knowledge, which is augmented by the findings of multidisciplinary research. Baccalaureate education prepares the nurse generalist in a beginning leadership role as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team who is able to practice in a variety of settings. Upon completion of the nursing program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
Pathways to a Nursing Degree
Molloy offers multiple pathways to achieve a degree in nursing. Whether you are a high school graduate, a transfer student, working in the field as an LPN or RN or have a prior bachelors degree and want to join the nursing profession, Molloy has a program that will fit your work and life and allow you to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
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Traditional BS in Nursing
The traditional 4 year bachelors in nursing program accepts high school graduates and traditional transfer students. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
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Accelerated and Dual Degree 2nd Degree
The accelerated and/or dual degree program is for students with a bachelors degree in another field wishing to pursue a career in nursing. With 98 transfer credits, students complete all nursing courses and remaining required courses.
The baccalaureate nursing foundation prepares graduates of the Molloy University program to communicate, evaluate and provide humanistic health care. Professional nursing education includes nursing’s scientific body of knowledge, which is augmented by the findings of multidisciplinary research. Baccalaureate education prepares the nurse generalist in a beginning leadership role as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team who is able to practice in a variety of settings. This program also provides a foundation for advanced graduate study. Upon completion of the nursing program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
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Fast Track Accelerated Nursing Program
Students with a prior bachelors degree who meet the pre-requisite requirements, and are interested in becoming registered professional nurses, can move through the program with options for 16, 19 or 21 months.
For more information contact the Admissions Office.
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LPN to BS/RN
The LPN to BS/RN Program offers Licensed Practical Nurses the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The program recognizes the academic preparation and clinical practice experience of the LPN through advanced standing opportunities such as credit and work experience equivalency, where applicable. Credit equivalency and work experience eligibility is determined by the Associate Dean. All LPN students must hold a current New York State registration as an LPN.
LPN to BS/RN Program Information