This pathway is for students who are passionate about a career in the field of Nursing. Students in Cayuga’s Nursing program learn the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills needed to provide nursing care for individuals throughout their lifespan. The program emphasizes professional standards, communication, clinical judgments formed through evidence-based practice, and caring behaviors.

In the Nursing field, you can:

• Care for patients throughout their lifespan.
• Advocate for your patients and their families.
• Lead a healthcare team to enhance patients’ health and healthcare experience.
• Implement patient-centered care that also respects the individual patient’s diversity.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to improve patient health and organizational outcomes.

HIGH SCHOOL

To prepare for college, focus on developing your critical thinking and communication skills while also dedicating time to biology, chemistry, and basic algebra courses.

Communication is indispensable for careers in Nursing, a field in which professionals must clearly express essential information to patients and families, as well as members of your healthcare team. To best prepare for your career in Nursing, develop your oral and written communication skills while also taking as many science-based courses as possible. This will help you form a solid foundation for the classes you’ll take at Cayuga.

People who work in Nursing need to:

• Develop strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Relate to the experiences and emotions of others
• Show respect and understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives

MATH

• Algebra I final course grade of 90 OR aim to complete Algebra II final course grade of 70 or higher (includes average of Algebra IIa & Algebra IIb)

SCIENCE

• Living Environment final course grade of 70 or higher or plan to pass Cayuga’s BIO 100 or 101 with a 70 or higher before graduating from high school
• Regents Chemistry final course grade of 70 or higher
• Need some more time in Science? Plan to pass Cayuga’s CHEM 100 or 103 with a 70 or higher before graduating from high school

LANGUAGE

• Spanish classes throughout high school strongly suggested for the Nursing program

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT FOR FREE IN HIGH SCHOOL

You can take Cayuga courses for FREE at your high school. This can save thousands in tuition when you complete your Nursing degree in just TWO YEARS at Cayuga.

• CCC ENGL 101: Freshman English I *
• CCC ENGL 222: Group Discussion *
• CCC PSY 101: Introductory Psychology *
• CCC SOC 101: Introductory Sociology *
• CCC PSY 212: Developmental Psychology-Life Span *
• CCC BIO 203: Anatomy & Physiology I *
• CCC BIO 204: Anatomy & Physiology II *

* Offered via BOCES Distance Learning

EARN YOUR DEGREE IN TWO YEARS AT CAYUGA

After high school, complete your degree in TWO YEARS at Cayuga Community College.

Year 1		Year 2
First Semester	Second Semester	First Semester	Second Semester
BIOL 204 (if not competed summer prior)	NURS 102 (8)	NURS 214 (4)	NURS 216 (4)
NURS 101 (8)	NURS 210 (1)	NURS 215 (4)	NURS 217 (4)
		BIOL 216 (recommended summer prior)	NURS 203 (1)
			NURS 207 (3) Can be taken anytime; recommended after first semester

* This elective can be taken during Intersession, Spring, or Summer session.

Degree requirements subject to change. Meet with a Cayuga Advisor to make a personalized plan.

• Were you accepted into the Nursing Program? If you haven’t already taken BIOL 204, enroll in it the SUMMER AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
• Need more time to meet entrance requirements? Meet with a Cayuga Advisor.

EARN YOUR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Cayuga’s Nursing program puts you in a position to pursue your goal of caring for patients and their families. To help students identify transfer possibilities, the college has agreements with 4-year institutions allowing you to transfer all your Cayuga credits. This supports your progress toward a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field.

All nurses must complete their BSN within 10 years of graduating from Cayuga and passing NCLEX (Nursing boards).

These courses taken at Cayuga can get you started on your BSN at Upstate and Keuka:

• PHIL 130 (Medical Ethics) Upstate & Keuka
• Math 121 (Statistics Keuka) Upstate & Keuka
• BIO 211 (Genetics) Keuka
• ENGL 270 (Tech Writing) Upstate
• ENGL 222 Upstate (Lib Elective)