Nursing

Fall clinical progression

• Clinical courses begin in fall of junior year
• Nine semesters - four general education, five clinical
• One semester with two science courses
• Average 13-14 credits per semester
• Two summer externships are possible
• YCP scholarships will cover nine semesters
• Best for students working more than 10 hours per week
• Works well for students who wish to have a minor
• Helpful for students who wish to play sports
• December graduation

Spring clinical progression

• Clinical courses begin in spring of sophomore year
• Eight semesters - three general education, five clinical
• Two semesters with two science courses
• Average 15-17 credits per semester
• One summer externship is possible
• YCP scholarships will cover eight semesters
• Best for students working less than 10 hours per week
• May graduation

R.N. to B.S.N.

• Affordable part-time or full-time
• Classes held at York College
• Up to 51 credits granted for previous nursing knowledge
• No challenge exams required
• Up to 75 transfer credits accepted from AD programs or
• Unlimited credits accepted from baccalaureate programs
• Credits may be earned through CLEP examinations
• Academic advising available by email, telephone, or in person

Pre-Nursing

There is more than one way to earn a degree in Nursing from York College. While some students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program directly, others may benefit from additional preparation. If you don’t yet meet all of the criteria for admission into the Nursing major, you may still have the option to come to YCP as a Pre-Nursing student. 

Nursing Student Handbook

• Nursing department procedures
• Academic policies for the Nursing major
• Information about student uniforms
• Clinical requirements

The handbook applies to all baccalaureate nursing students at York College of Pennsylvania. It serves as a guide to established policies and practices of The Stabler Department of Nursing and is used in conjunction with the College Catalog and the College Student Handbook.

Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements

Important Information for Prospective Students:

If you are considering initial licensure in a state other than Pennsylvania post-graduation, it is highly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing agency in your state for information on requirements before beginning the nursing program at York College of Pennsylvania. For additional guidance and state licensing board contact information, please review the following document:

Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements