Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC) is a small college that is located in a rural area. There are around 2,000 students enrolled in this college that is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) schools. Degree programs for Associate Degrees are available at this school, including an Associate in Science that qualifies graduates to take the NCLEX-RN exam that leads to licensure as a Registered Nurse. Nursing Programs Associate in Science (A.S) Students in the Nursing AS Program must have 67 to 68 credits earned to graduate. Admission requirements include attendance at a Nursing Information Session and demonstrating that
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Columbia University, formally called Columbia University in the City of New York, is a private Ivy League college in New York City. It is the second most selective college in the U.S., behind Harvard. Located in Manhattan, Columbia University is a very large campus that is much like a city itself. There are two university branches located in Manhattan. Many different degrees are offered at this institution. The Nursing Programs at Columbia University are graduate programs with the exception of a combined Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. Nursing Programs Combined BS/MS
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Corning Community College (CCC) is a two-year school that offers a variety of Associate Degrees and certificates. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system of colleges with around 5,000 students enrolled part-time and full-time. The college is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Students who are looking for an economical option for continuing their education often choose Corning Community College because of the variety of programs offered. Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science Degree Students who graduate from this program will be eligible to apply for their licensure as a Registered
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Crouse Hospital College of Nursing (CHCON) has been educating RNs in New York for 95 years. This school offers a two-year Associate Degree program. Located in Central New York State, Crouse Hospital offers competitive tuition for students. The college offers a new Simulation, Learning and Technology Center for students to practice a variety of procedures in before beginning their clinical experience. Two-Year Nursing Associate Degree Program Crouse Hospital uses a selective process to admit students to its nursing program. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee admission to the program. Many students apply to this hospital because of the small
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Daemen College (DC) is a private college near Buffalo, only a two-hour drive from Toronto and near the border with Ontario, Canada. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered at this school. The focus of Daemen College is to prepare students for future careers while helping students become well-rounded individuals who are experienced in liberal arts. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 1+2+1 Admission requirements for this program include an advanced Regent’s Diploma or equivalent, a minimum 88 percent overall high school average, and an SAT score above 1,000. In order to be admitted to the partner school,
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Dominican College (DC), also known as Dominican College of Blauvelt (DCB), is a liberal arts college that offers four-year degrees and Master’s Degrees in many areas. It is located only 17 miles from New York City (NYC). The suburban campus was once a women-only college that was started by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt. One of the greatest advantages of this college is the small classes and low student to faculty radio of fifteen to one. Students are admitted to the various nursing programs by the use of a selective process, and a series of prerequisite courses must be completed
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Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of the 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system (SUNY). It is located near Poughkeepsie, New York, and the college has programs that lead to certificates or to associate degrees. There are around 10,000 students enrolled in Dutchess Community College. The popularity of this school is probably because over 60 academic programs are offered and because the school’s tuition is the lowest in the state. In addition, many students who were displaced because of the poor economy are enrolled for retraining to enter a new career. Nursing Programs Associate of
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D’Youville College (DYC) is a private college of Roman Catholic tradition. It is located in Buffalo, New York and has enrolled students from around the world. D’Youville is a very small college with less than 3,000 students attending classes there. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs are offered at this college in addition to advanced certificates for healthcare professionals. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree D’Youville College offers a BSN program that has a strong emphasis on liberal arts. Students begin clinical classes in their sophomore year. To qualify for graduation, students must complete 131 credits in the four
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The Ellis School of Nursing (ESON) offers an Associate in Science degree in Nursing to students upon graduation. It is a small school with about 122 students enrolled in their programs. Students commute to Ellis School of Nursing since there is no campus housing available. Applications should be submitted as early as possible, around a year before beginning classes. Students are notified of their acceptance in the spring. Applications that are submitted late will be considered if there are still available openings. Nursing Program Associate in Science Degree ESON offers both a day program and an evenings and weekends program.
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Elmira College (EC) is a small private coeducational liberal arts college that is located in Elmira, New York. It is located in southern New York in an area that borders Pennsylvania. This four-year college offers around 35 areas of study that lead to a bachelor’s degree. Nursing Program Bachelor of Science Elmira College offers both a full-time and part-time nursing program. Special accommodations can be made for those who already have a bachelor’s degree in another related field or for Registered Nurses who want to earn their baccalaureate degree. This college offers small classes and a lot of individual attention.
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Erie Community College (ECC) is part of the City University of New York (SUNY). It is a large two-year college in Western New York with around 13,000 students enrolled. There are three branches of Erie Community College that are located in Buffalo, Williamsville, and Orchard Park. The school offers over 90 associate degree and certificate programs, including a Registered Nursing program that is available in the northern section of Buffalo. Both a day and evening program are offered in nursing. Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science Erie Community College offers a nursing program that leads to an Associated in Applied
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Excelsior College (EC) is a private college that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is a large school with over 30,000 undergraduates and over 1,000 graduate students. There are four schools at the college, including the School of Nursing where a variety of nursing options are offered. Excelsior College focuses on the adult learner and on removing obstacles that keep these learners from moving forward in their education. Students of all ages are accepted, including those who have just graduated from high school. The student body is diverse with the average of students at 39 years. There are also many
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Farmingdale State College (FSC), previously known as State University of New York at Farmingdale or SUNY Farmingdale, is located on Long Island, north of New York City. Both associate and bachelor’s degrees are offered at this school. Around 7,000 students are enrolled, including some international students. There are about 500 students who live on campus. This college is a campus of the State University of New York (SUNY). Nursing Programs Practical Nursing (PN) Farmingdale State College offers a Practical Nurse Certificate Program that prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). A Licensed Practical Nurse
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Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) is located in the west-central section of Upstate New York. Around 7,000 students attend this college that is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). There are four campuses, but the Canandaigua is the main campus. The nursing program is competitive, and not all applicants are admitted to the program. Nursing Programs Associate in Applied Science (AAS) The AAS program at Finger Lakes Community College prepares students to enter a career as Registered Nurses (RNs). After completing the program, graduates qualify to take the NCLEX national exam for licensure as Registered Nurses. The
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Finger Lakes Regional Health Care System (FLHSA)/Geneva General Hospital (GGH) is a nursing school that offers several programs that train nurses to work in the health care field. The school has a Certified Nursing Assistant program, a Licensed Practical Nursing program, and an Associate Degree nursing program. The College of Nursing offers day and evening and weekend class schedules to accommodate adult learners who want to continue their education. Nursing Programs RN Program – Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) The Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) offered at the College of Nursing prepares students to enter a career as
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Genesee Community College (GCC) is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is located in northwestern New York State in a rural area. With just over 7,000 students enrolled in classes. This college offers over 50 programs that lead to either an associate’s degree or to certificates. Nursing Program Associate Degree in Applied Science Genesee Community College offers an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) nurse training program to prepare graduates to enter the workforce. After completing the two-year program, graduates are qualified to take the NCLEX-RN national exam that qualifies them for licensure as Registered
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Hartwick College (HC) is a private, four-year liberal arts and sciences college. It is non-denominational and has been in existence since 1797. Classes at the college are very small with a student-faculty radio of 11:1. There is a diverse student population of only 1,500 students that originate from 30 different states and 22 countries. There are several options that students may elect to take to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Although the college is located in a rural setting, clinical experience requires many hours of hands-on work in hospitals in nearby large city areas. Nursing Programs Bachelor
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Helene Fuld College of Nursing (HFCN) is a private college located in Central Harlem in New York City. All classes are taught on campus, including liberal arts and science courses and nursing courses. There are about 400 students who attend this college full-time or part-time. This College of Nursing provides opportunities for Licensed Practical Nurses to step up to become RNs who have an Associate Degree. Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science Helene Fuld College offers a nursing program that leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN, the
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Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is located in Troy, which is in the eastern part of New York State near the Vermont and Massachusetts borders. HVCC is affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY) network. This large suburban college has over 13,000 undergraduate students, including some from 30 different countries. The college offers over 70 degree and certificate programs including nursing. Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science Hudson Valley Community College uses a selective process to admit students to its Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program. Students must complete general academic subjects for an associate degree plus
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Hunter College (HC) is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) and is located in Manhattan on the Upper East Side. The college has over 100 fields of study and six schools including The School of Nursing. There are several nursing degrees offered for undergraduate and graduate students at this large, prestigious nursing program. The School of Nursing is on the Brookdale Campus on 25th Street at 1st Avenue near the Veterans Administration Hospital, New York University Medical Center, and Bellevue Hospital. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science in Nursing A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is
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Jamestown Community College (JCC) is part of the SUNY system of schools located in the southwestern part of New York State. The school has an open admission policy. There are over 4,000 students enrolled in the college. Three other campuses are in New York and in Pennsylvania. Jamestown offers degree and certificate programs in various fields, including an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing. Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science Jamestown Community College offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) nursing degree that prepares students for a career as a professional Registered Nurse (RN). Students receive a wide variety
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Jefferson Community College (JCC) is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). There are almost 4,000 students who attend this college. It is a two-year college that offers numerous degree and certificate programs, including nursing. There are two nursing programs. They are the weekday nursing program for full-time students and the Weekend Nursing Scholar Program for part-time students. Both of the programs take two years to complete. After graduation, students may transfer to one of the SUNY four-year programs to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing or to another college to earn a higher degree. Nursing Program
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Keuka College (KC) is located in a rural area in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. It is a four-year residential independent college with a low student-faculty radio of 14:1. Around 2,000 students are enrolled at Keuka. There is an undergraduate and a graduate nursing program available at Keuka. The undergraduate nursing program is only for Registered Nurses (RNs) who already have an associate degree in nursing, and not for students who have not yet earned a degree in nursing. The courses are offered at various hospitals and medical centers in New York so that working RNs do not
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Kingsborough Community College (KBCC, KCC) is located in Brooklyn, which is a borough of New York City. This college is Brooklyn’s only community college. It is part of the City University of New York (CUNY). Over 38,000 students attend this college. The student body is very diverse with students from over 100 countries who speak more than 65 languages. A large percentage of students who attend Kingsborough continue their education after graduation to earn a bachelor’s degree. The campus is located on the Atlantic Ocean and Jamaica Bay and Sheepshead Bay on 71 acres. Nursing Program Associate of Applied Science
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LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC, LGCC, LCC) is one of the City University of New York (CUNY) colleges. It was voted as Number One in the Top Three large community colleges in the U.S. in a national survey. Over 50 associate degree programs are offered at LaGuardia, including nursing. LaGuardia Community College is a large school with over 17,000 students enrolled. Many students choose this school because of their very low tuition fees. Many students complete the first two years of their education at this school for economic reasons and then complete their bachelor’s degree at one of the other CUNY
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Lehman College (LC) is a public institution that is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) schools. With over 12,000 students, it is considered to be a large college. One of the main attractions that Lehman College offers is yearly tuition of less than $500 for in-state students. Lehman also offers small classes with over 40 percent of all classes having fewer than 20 students. There are many majors offered, including several undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Nursing Program Students who would like to enter any of the nursing programs at Lehman College-CUNY must first meet the general
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Le Moyne College (LMC) is a private college in Syracuse, New York that was founded by the Jesuits. It is a Roman Catholic school that has over 3,500 students enrolled in various programs. Most students live on campus in residence halls or townhouses. This school offers many community service activities and attempts to prepare students to use their abilities to promote a more just society. There are service learning projects and internships and study abroad programs that are offered to expand the college experience for students. Le Moyne College offers 30 different majors, including undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing.
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Long Island College Hospital (LICH) is a teaching hospital in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City. It has existed since 1858 and was the first hospital in the U.S. to use stethoscopes and anesthesia. It was also the first skyscraper hospital anywhere in the world. The college is affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY). Long Island College Hospital is now a part of SUNY Downstate Medical Center’s University Hospital of Brooklyn. Students are encouraged to live on campus where residential buildings are located across the street from the hospital and classroom areas. Nursing Programs Students who
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Long Island University: Brooklyn (LIU Brooklyn), is a private college located in Brooklyn, which is a borough of New York City. It is a very large college with almost 11,000 undergraduate and over 7,000 graduate students. Attending Long Island University offers the chance to experience New York and its theaters, museums, and other attractions. The college offers many degrees and the diverse student body includes students from many different countries. There are undergraduate degrees, combined degrees, and various master’s degrees in nursing offered at Long Island University. Some of the master’s degree programs are presented in a blended format with
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Long Island University (LIU) is located in the Village of Brookville, only 50 minutes from New York City. The Long Island University C. W. Post Campus (LIU Post) is the largest of the institution’s campuses and spreads across 307 acres that are on the north shore of Long Island. Almost 9,000 students attend this university, coming from all parts of the world. Over 260 programs are offered that lead to bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Students choose whether to live on campus or to commute. The university offers over $110 million in financial aid each year. This college offers small
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Maria College of Albany in New York is a nonprofit, independent, coeducational school that has almost 1,000 students. The emphasis of this college is to serve others. The Sisters of Mercy were the founders of the college that started in 1958. Maria College is located in northeastern New York. Both full-time and part-time programs are available, as well as online courses that make higher education possible for many of those who would otherwise not be able to complete college courses. Nursing Program Practical Nurse Certificate (PNC) Program Maria College offers a Practical Nurse Certificate program that may lead to graduate
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Medgar Evers College-CUNY is a senior college in The City University of New York (CUNY) that offers both associate and baccalaureate degrees. Located in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, the college was established in 1970. It is named after the civil rights activist who helped the first black student attend the whites-only University of Mississippi in 1962. He was assassinated in 1963. Over 7,000 students attend this college that offers many different programs, including a three step career ladder for nurses, including Practical Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Medgar Evers College-CUNY Nursing
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Mercy College (MC) is a four year private institution that began in 1950. The college offers small classes with an average student/faculty ratio of 17:1. There are over 10,000 students at Mercy College and 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. Dobbs Ferry is Mercy College’s main campus, and branches are located in the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains, and Yorktown. The Dobbs Ferry campus is only minutes from Manhattan, offering the opportunity for students to visit the theater, museums, and other attractions. Nursing Program Mercy College offers financial aid for students in need and offers scholarships for academic achievement. There are scholarships
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Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is a two year institution that is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. There are about 6,000 students enrolled at this time, with 82 international students. Mohawk Valley offers on campus housing and assistance in finding housing off campus. It is not common for community colleges to offer on campus housing, so this is a real advantage to students who live too far from campus to commute. There are many activities, clubs, and organizations available for students, including intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports. An associate degree in nursing is offered, and
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Molloy College (MC) is a private college that was founded in 1955 by the Dominican Nuns. It is located in Nassau County in Long Island, not far from New York City. Athletics, clubs, and organizations are available for both men and women. The college offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing, including a doctoral degree in nursing. Around 4,400 students attend Molloy. The Nursing Division at Molloy College is one of the country’s largest and most respected programs. Nursing Programs Bachelor’s Degree Program Freshmen students must have their high school diploma or equivalent with four years of English and Social
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Monroe Community College (MCC) is a large two-year college of the State University of New York (SUNY). There are almost 19,000 students enrolled at the various branches of the college. Over 80 degree and certificate programs are offered at the college. Students live on campus and off campus and attend full-time and part-time. Monroe’s award-winning sport’s teams and the variety of clubs and activities make it an exciting place to prepare for a career. Student life at Monroe can be as busy for students looking for activities when studies are completed. The Rochester campus offers all of the attractions that
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Mount Saint Mary College (MSMC) is located midway between New York City and Albany, the capital of New York State. It is a private four-year liberal arts college with almost 3,000 students, including those from other countries. The college was begun in 1959 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic. Mount Saint Mary College has strong undergraduate and graduate programs, including both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree. Nursing Program Bachelor of Science in Nursing Mount Saint Mary College offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for several groups of students. The traditional day student may begin the program after
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Nassau Community College (NCC) is a two-year public college located on Long Island in New York. It is in East Garden City in Nassau County. It is a very large college with over 22,000 students enrolled in various associate degree and certificate programs. A large number of students transfer to a four-year college after graduating from Nassau Community College. Since the school is part of the State University of new York (SUNY), students are able to transfer most or all of their credits earned at Nassau to a four-year program within the SUNY network. Nursing Programs Associate in Science Degree
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Nazareth College (NC) is a private liberal arts school in Rochester that was founded in 1924 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The student body consists of around 2,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 postgraduate students and 40 undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. There are many clubs and organizations plus a variety of athletics for student athletes. The campus of Nazareth College is close to Rochester, a city with arts, music, and shopping. The college has a highly respecting Bachelor of Science in nursing program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science in
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New York City College of Technology (NYCCT) is one of four senior colleges in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. The school is often referred to as “City Tech.” This public college offers associate and bachelor degrees to its very large student body of over 30,000 students who attend classes at the campus in Brooklyn part-time and full-time. Over 62 programs are offered at the school, including nursing. Nursing Programs Associate in Applied Science City Tech offers an associate in Applied Science (AAS) in nursing. Candidates are admitted to the nursing program on a very competitive basis. The
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New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City. It is one of the largest nonprofit colleges in the U.S. The main campus is located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan. There are six centers located in Manhattan and in downtown Brooklyn, along with more than 12 international sites. Around 12,500 students live on campus. Many famous graduates attended New York University, including 34 Nobel Prize winners, 16 Pulitzer Prize winners, 21 Academy Award Winners, and many more. Over 43,000 students are enrolled at the university. Many nursing programs are available, including a Bachelor of Science in
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Niagara County Community College (NCCC) is northeast of the City of Niagara Falls in Sanborn, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network and offers two year associate degree programs. The college offers dual admissions programs that also admit students to a four year college in the SUNY group of schools once the student graduates from Niagara County Community College. Over 6,000 students attend this college. Nursing Programs Practical Nursing Certificate Niagara County Community College offers a Practical Nursing Certificate that leads to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. Practical nurses are in demand
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Niagara University (NU) is a private institution with around 3,000 student located on a very large campus that is only four miles from Niagara Falls. Niagara University was founded by the Vincentian Community in 1856 and is a Roman Catholic college that emphasizes liberal arts and a values-based education. The university offers several choices to students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing (4-Year Degree) Niagara University offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in nursing degree to prepare RNs who have the most desirable education, which is a BS. This
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Onondaga Community College (SUNY OCC) is a two-year community college that is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Onondaga has three campuses in Onondaga County, New York with around 12,000 enrolled students. The college has a regional higher education center where nursing students may pursue a bachelor’s degree on their campus in partnership with SUNY Empire State College, Binghamton University, SUNY IT, and Le Moyne College. There are almost 50 programs offered as well as residence halls for over 500 students. Onondaga also offers a nursing program that leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree.
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Orange County Community College (OCCC, SUNY Orange) is part of the State University of New York. The college offers two year associates degrees and was the first community college in the U.S. to offer a two year nursing degree program. It is one of the most respected associate degree programs in nursing in the country. There is an open enrollment policy at the college, but the nursing program accepts students by a selective process. There are over 6,000 students enrolled at Orange County Community College. Nursing Program Associate of Applied Science Orange County Community College offers an Associate of Applied
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Pace University (PU) is a private university in New York with campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York. Over 14,000 students study at Pace with almost 9,000 undergraduates and almost 4,500 graduate students. Both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are offered at Pace University, and the Lienhard School of Nursing family nurse practitioner is rated as one of the best in the nation. Nursing Programs Nursing BS The nursing Bachelor of Science (BS) at Pace University combines liberal arts and sciences with the professional skills needed by Registered Nurses (RNs). The program prepares students to take the
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The State University of New York at Plattsburgh (SUNY Plattsburgh, PSU) is a four-year liberal arts college with over 6,000 students. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are offered. There are over 400 international students who attend Plattsburgh with 71 different countries represented. The university offers small classes and a beautiful campus in a rural area that is safe and small enough so that students can easily walk from building to building. There is another branch of the college in Queensbury. Plattsburgh offers over 60 affordable degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Nursing Programs Bachelor of Science (BS)
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Queensborough Community College (QCC) is a community college within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. It is located at Bayside in Queens County in New York City. There are around 15,000 students enrolled at the college that offers associate degrees and certificates. The student body is very diverse with almost equal proportions of African Americans, Asians, Caucasians, and Latinos. Almost half of the students were born in another country. Over half of Queensborough graduates transfer to bachelor’s degree programs. The nursing department at the college is one of the largest associate degree programs in New York State. Nursing
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Roberts Wesleyan College (RWC) is a Christian liberal arts college located in North Chili, New York in the Rochester area. It was the first college founded for Free Methodists in North America. It is a small college with around 2,000 students enrolled. The college offers over 50 academic professional and pre-professional programs. The campus is built in a park-like suburban setting. In addition, there is an award winning academic library and one of the area’s best performing arts centers. The college offers a close-knit community of students, small classes, and access to the faculty that is not usually found at
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The Rochester General Hospital (RGH) School of Nursing has been in existence since 1880. It was the 12th nursing school to open in the U.S. and the third in New York State. Instruction focuses on bandaging, massage, and hygiene, and there was no anatomy or physiology required. Student nurses slept in unoccupied rooms in the hospital since there were no dorms available. The Rochester General Hospital School of Nursing graduated its last class in 1964. Today, the Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing is still training nurse professionals to be Licensed Practical Nurses. Nursing Program Isabella Graham Hart School
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The Sage Colleges is a group of three private colleges in New York. These are Russell Sage College (RSC), which is a women’s college in Troy, Sage College of Albany (SCA), a co-educational college in Albany, and the Sage Graduate School with branches in Troy and in Albany. There are over 3,000 students who are enrolled in bachelors, masters, and doctoral level programs at the Sage Colleges. Students complete extracurricular service projects and academic service learning to broaden their educational experiences. Also, Sage Colleges offer many opportunities for students to study abroad. The colleges have formal partnerships with the Shanghai
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St. Joseph’s College is a private liberal arts college in New York State. There are two campuses that are located in Brooklyn and in Long Island. The college offers both graduate and undergraduate programs with more than 20 majors. The college was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph because there was no day college for young women in the area. There are around 5,000 students enrolled at Saint Joseph’s. The college has small classes with a student-faculty radio that enables students to get guidance and support from the faculty. The college has a strict standard of excellence and low
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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
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St. Francis College (SFC) is located in Brooklyn Heights, in Brooklyn. This New York City private college was founded by the Franciscan friars in 1859. There are 19 academic departments at the school with 72 majors and minors offered. This small college has only around 2,500 students, but the student body is diverse because students originate from more than 80 countries. St. Francis has opportunities for studying abroad in several European countries. Nursing Programs The nursing program at Saint Francis College is designed to meet the shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) in Brooklyn who do not have a bachelor’s or
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St. John Fisher College (SJFC) was founded in 1948 by the Basilian Fathers and was a male-only college at that time. It became coeducational in 1971. Saint John Fisher is a small college with around 2,900 students enrolled. The college offers 32 undergraduate majors, 12 master’s degree programs, and 3 doctoral programs. Wegmans School of Nursing at the college offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in nursing. Nursing Programs Traditional Nursing BS Program St. John Fisher College offers a traditional nursing program that leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) in nursing. This program is for students who are directly
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The Cochran School of Nursing (CSN) at St. John’s Riverside Hospital is the oldest hospital-based nursing school in this area of New York. The program leads to an Associate in Applied Science, and there are over 150 students currently enrolled in the program. The program is part of St. John’s Riverside Hospital that cares for patients in Yonkers and Southern Westchester. The hospital has been in existence since 1869. State-of-the art medical technology is used at St. John’s, and nursing students train on this equipment. Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science Classes that lead to an Associate in Applied Science
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St. Joseph’s College of Nursing (SJCON) is located at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center (SJHHC) in Syracuse in central New York State. It was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1898 and there have been thousands of graduates from this nursing program since that time. St. Joseph’s is the only nursing college in the area that is affiliated with a hospital that has been recognized as a Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Nursing Program Associate in Applied Science The program at Saint Joseph’s is designed to prepare students to enter the
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The State University of New York at Stony Brook, also known as Stony Brook University (SBU), is located about 50 miles east of Manhattan on the North Shore of Long Island. It is a public research university that is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). Over 24,500 students are enrolled at the college. It is best known as an internationally recognized research university. Stony Brook also has many activities for students, including a month-long series of events at the beginning of the Fall and spring semesters, an annual regatta, a concert series with popular recording artists, and
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Suffolk County Community College (SCCC, SUNY Suffolk) is a two-year college that is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). It is a large college with over 22,000 students enrolled. Located in the suburban and rural area of Suffolk County on Long Island, this college offers 69 academic programs. Many activities and programs are offered at Suffolk County Community College, including a Study Abroad Program. Most of the travel opportunities are in the summer session, so it may be possible for nursing students to participate in one of the programs that will not interfere with clinical experience. Some
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Sullivan County Community College (SCCC, SUNY Sullivan) is a two-year program that is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). It is located in Fallsburg, New York, a rural area of Loch Sheldrake in the Catskill Mountains. There are only about 1,700 students who are enrolled at the college. Sullivan has EcoGreen Community townhouse residences for students, or they may live in the Lazarus I. Levine Residence Hall if they are not going to commute to classes. The campus is on over 400 acres of rural land, but is only about a two hour commute to New York
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