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Nursing A.S.
Gain the education and training needed to play a critical role in providing treatment
and support to community members. As a student of the College’s Nursing program, you’ll
gain critical skills from our innovative curriculum, supportive faculty, state-of-the-art
equipment, and hands-on learning. Local hospitals and health agencies are utilized
as an extension of the College laboratory, providing on-site experience in various
medical settings.
This program is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN) www.acenursing.org. In addition to ACEN the program is also accredited by the
New York State Education Department (NYSED).
While this program can be taken part-time, nursing courses must be taken consecutively,
and it is recommended that they be taken without interruption. SUNY Ulster's Nursing
program cannot be completed during the evening.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
After SUNY Ulster
Upon satisfactory completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse Licensure (NCLEX-RN). This opens up local and nationwide employment opportunities for graduates in many settings with diverse populations.
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for 2022 SUNY Ulster Graduates: 92.59%
2022 Completion
- 4 semesters = 38%
- 6 semesters = 73%
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Course Info
Paying For College
Employment Potential
When you make helping others your career, you can practice in all healthcare settings
including hospitals, nursing homes, medical offices, ambulatory care centers, community
health centers, schools, and retail clinics. Nurses also provide health care in more
surprising locations such as camps, homeless shelters, and prisons.
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Administrator
- Telehealth Nursing
- Case Manager
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Reach out to our Enrollment & Success team today if you have any questions.
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