2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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Presbyterian School of Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing Program
The Associate of Science in Nursing program evolved from the historic nursing diploma program
of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, which opened in 1903 with three students.
Since 2004, the Associate of Science in Nursing program, like the diploma program
before it, has offered a nursing education program that prepares knowledgeable, competent
and caring nurses. The programs have graduated more than 3,800 nurses who have contributed
to health care throughout the United States and the world. The program has thrived
because of its leaders’ ability to anticipate and advance change, which led to the merger
between Queens University of Charlotte’s nursing programs and the Presbyterian Hospital
School of Nursing in the fall of 2004 to form the Presbyterian School of Nursing at Queens.
The same important values have been passed down and remain a tradition of the school: high
standards in the educational process, a holistic approach to patient care, high moral and ethical
standards, and sufficient experience in the health care setting to enable the student to apply
the knowledge and skills of Nursing with confidence and competence.
The Nursing curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to function in a variety of health
care settings with client populations of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds. General
education courses provide a knowledge base foundational to entry-level Nursing. Faculty are
academically qualified and experienced in the practice of Nursing teach the Nursing courses.
Clinical experiences are planned to coincide with classroom theory.
Personal and professional development are also important aspects of the educational
process. Students have the opportunity to participate in School of Nursing committees and
student organizations. Students may also participate in professional and volunteer activities in
the community and in national and international activities.
Students who successfully complete all courses in the nursing curriculum plan are awarded
an Associate Degree in Nursing and are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination,
RN (NCLEX-RN) and to apply for licensure as a registered nurse. Graduates are
encouraged to continue their education through earning the BSN or MSN degree.
ADMISSION
Applicants for admission are reviewed when all required credentials are received. Major emphasis
is placed on the academic history of the applicant. The intent is to offer admission to those
whose credentials indicate a strong likelihood for success in the associate degree curriculum.
The program may not be able to accommodate all applicants who meet the minimum requirements.
Queens selects the best qualified candidates from those completing the application
process and meeting the minimum admission requirements. Applicants are encouraged to
complete the application process well in advance of the deadline below. It is to the advantage
of the applicant to apply early. Application should be submitted by Feb. 1 for the fall semester
and July 1 for the spring semester.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING