834 - Nursing Dual Degree (AAS/BS)

Historical Data

On-time completion rate for baccalaureate degree in nursing program: 65%

NYCLEX-RN First-time Candidate Pass Rate

Student Completion of the Dual Degree Nursing (AAS/BS) Program

**students who complete the program within 1.5 times of the length of program

Both the AAS and BS in nursing programs are registered by NYS Education Department. Graduates of the AAS degree are eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse and sit for the NCLEX-RN (RN National Boards) in any state.

Graduates of the AAS degree are eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse and sit for the NCLEX-RN in any state.

The BS in nursing program can be taken entirely online, allowing the student to progress at their own pace. The BS in nursing Program is registered by the NYS Education Department.

Articulation agreements are in place between multiple regional community colleges and Alfred State for the BS in Nursing program.

Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent - 100 percent are employed; 0 percent continued their education.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Hospitals

• Clinics

• Long-term care facilities

• Physician offices

• Industry

• Ambulatory settings

• Visiting nurses' agencies

• Schools

• Home health care

• Health insurance providers

• Leadership, management, research, education, and practice opportunities exist in a variety of health care settings and institutions throughout New York State and the US.

Employment Statistics **

**employed in the field of nursing

• Alfred State College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104;215-662-5606, http://www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp

• The AAS nursing program at Alfred State College located in Alfred, NY is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org

  • The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AAS nursing program is Continuing Accreditation

  • View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm.

• The Alfred State College BS in nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. (ACEN), 3390Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp

• Both the AAS and BS in Nursing Programs are registered by the NYS Education Department.

Upon completion of the AAS degree portion of the dual degree program, graduates are eligible to apply for licensure. Completion of the AAS nursing program does not assure licensure as a registered professional nurse. Graduates of this portion of the dual degree nursing program meet the education requirements for admittance to the RN licensure exam; however, there is a requirement that the applicant be of “good moral character” and a fee must be paid for the test and license.

To be a licensed and registered as an RN in New York State, you must:

• Be of good moral character

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Graduate from a nursing education program acceptable to NYSED

• Complete New York State required infection control coursework and child abuse reporting coursework

• Pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses(NCLEX_RN) or another license examination acceptable to NYSED

• Apply for an RN license with NYS

On the application for New York State licensure, the applicant is required to truthfully answer the following questions:

• Have you ever been found guilty after trial, or pleaded guilty, no contest, or nolo contendere to a crime (felony or misdemeanor) in any court?

• Are criminal charges pending against you in any court?

• Has any licensing or disciplinary authority refused to issue you a license or ever revoked, annulled, canceled, accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew a professional license or certificate held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded, or otherwise disciplined you?

• Are charges pending against you in any jurisdiction for any sort of professional misconduct?

• Has any hospital or licensed facility restricted or terminated your professional training, employment of privileges, or have you ever voluntarily or involuntarily resigned or withdrawn from such association to avoid imposition of such measures?

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact the Office of Accessibility Services by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.