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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 2025 SUNY Ulster Graduates: 100%

2025 Employment Rate = 100%

2022 Entering Cohort Graduated in:

  • 4 semesters = 62%

  • 6 semesters = 65%

The SUNY Ulster nursing program at the Stone Ridge campus is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.Access ACEN / Program Accreditation Information page.

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Nursing Curriculum & Admissions Info

HESI A2 Entrance Exam Information Courses by Semester Nursing Admissions Requirements Nursing Program Application SUNY Ulster Nursing Program Student Handbook

Paying For College

Tuition & Fees Financial Aid Scholarships

 

Mission 

The SUNY Ulster Nursing Program is dedicated to providing excellence in nursing education consistent with the mission of SUNY Ulster. Our mission is to prepare students for entry into the nursing profession who will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, compassionate, quality care in an ever-evolving health care system. 

Philosophy 

We believe nursing is both an art and a science that: 

  • integrates theoretical knowledge, critical thinking/clinical judgment, and skill competence 

  • is compassionate, caring, and holistic with the patient at the center 

  • is based on a foundation of integrity as well as ethical, legal, and moral accountability. 

We believe in a nursing education in which: 

  • the learning experience is a collaboration between the program faculty and their students 

  • education is a partnership involving shared accountability between faculty and students 

  • student success is accomplished by accountability as well as nurturing, trusting, and caring relationships 

  • there is a commitment to providing a variety of resources and active learning experiences to support individual learning preferences 

  • students are encouraged to be lifelong learners 

  • there are open lines of communication which are professional and respectful 

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes   

Upon program completion, the student will be able to:  

  1. Perform safe, caring, patient-centered, evidence based nursing care to diverse populations throughout the lifespan.  

  2. Apply critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and judgment strategies when providing patient-centered care. 

  3. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration with members of the interprofessional team.  

  4. Interpret informatics principles, techniques, and systems when providing nursing care. 

  5. Analyze the role of leadership/management in a variety of healthcare settings for the purpose of providing safe, compassionate quality care in an ever evolving healthcare system. 

  6. Practice within professional, ethical, and legal principles consistent with the role of the professional nurse.

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

The SUNY Ulster nursing program at the Stone Ridge campus is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.Access ACEN / Program Accreditation Information page.