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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: 95%

2023 Completion

  • 4 semesters = 43%
  • 6 semesters = 55%

2023 Employment Rate = 100%

2022 Completion

  • 4 semesters = 38%
  • 6 semesters = 73%
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Nursing Curriculum & Admissions Info

64 Credits Courses by Semester Nursing Admissions Requirements Nursing Program Application SUNY Ulster Nursing Program Student Handbook

Paying For College

Tuition & Fees Financial Aid Scholarships

 

HESI Entrance Exam- RN on the following dates: 

  • February 15, 2025

  • February 22, 2025

  • March 1, 2025

Where: SUNY Ulster Stone Ridge Campus

HAR 203-A and 203-B

Time : Students arrive for exam at 9 am, exam is administered 9:30-2pm

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Recorded Nursing Information Session

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 locations such as camps, homeless shelters, and prisons.
  • Registered Nurse
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Telehealth Nursing
  • Case Manager

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Get in Touch

Reach out to our Enrollment & Success team today if you have any questions.

(845) 687-5022