St. Elizabeth Medical Center Nursing Program Review

St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) major in nursing. There are around 210 students who attend this college. Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing has been operating since 1904. Students at this college learn theory in class and immediately transfer their new knowledge to actual nursing practice. This makes this college different from many others that separate theory and practice. A day program is offered as well as an evening and weekend program that is designed for those who are not able to attend classes during the weekday hours.

Nursing Programs

Weekday Program

Students may elect to complete their Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree during the day on weekdays. Students complete Anatomy & Physiology, English, and Psychology at the State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT) and also Fundamentals of Nursing at Saint Elizabeth during the first semester. Students also complete two courses at SUNYIT during the second semester, as well as two nursing courses at Saint Elizabeth. During the second year of the program, students complete two courses at SUNYIT and the remainder of the nursing courses at Saint Elizabeth. The bulk of the clinical experience occurs at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. At the completion of the program, students take the NCLEX-RN to obtain their license as a Registered Nurse.

Evening/Weekend Program

This program is designed to take three years to complete. All classes are held at the college on Saturday and Sunday. There are also courses on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Students complete their clinical experience at St. Elizabeth Medical Center and other healthcare facilities on Saturday and Sunday. Liberal arts and science courses are taken at SUNYIT. After completing all of the liberal arts and science courses, nursing core courses, and clinical experience, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to obtain their license as Registered Nurses.

Three Year Program

Another option that is available for students is to complete their Associate of Applied Science Degree in three years rather than in two years. In this curriculum format, students go to SUNYIT to take Anatomy & Physiology, English, and Psychology during the first semester. They also take College Survival Skills at Saint Elizabeth. The rest of the curriculum is stretched out over three years rather than two years. At the end of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse.

SUNYIT/SECON 1 + 2 + 1 Program

Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing and State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT) have a unique partnership. The 1 + 2 + 1 program is geared towards high school students who have met excellent academic achievement and who can meet the strict admission requirements of the program. For this program, students complete their general education requirements at SUNYIT during their freshmen year. They then move to Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing to complete their RN associate’s degree. In the four year, students return to SUNYIT to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). By entering this program, students earn two degrees in four years.

Contact:
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
2209 Genesee Street,
Utica, New York 13501
(315) 798-8100