Nursing
The Nursing Program is approved by the New York State Board of Education and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
This is a prestigious national accreditation that ensures a rigorous and quality program of study with SUNY Adirondack graduates achieving a 90.5% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX licensing exam.
Successful completion of the program enables the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Hegis Code Nursing 5208.
For matters of accreditation, ACEN may be contacted at 3343 Peach Tree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 and online at: www.acenursing.org.
NCLEX Results for SUNY Adirondack students
2017: 85% Passage First Attempt
2018 to date: 94% Passage First Attempt
Completion Rates
Spring 2015 Cohort: 77% Completion
Spring 2016 LPN Cohort: 85.7% Completion
Job Placement Rate
December 2017 Graduates: 100% Job Placment
May 2017 Graduates: 100% Job Placement
Nursing Application Guidelines
RN to BSN with SUNY Plattsburgh
RN to BSN with Excelsior College
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UNIQUE FEATURES
SUNY Adirondack offers small class sizes and access to dedicated faculty. Our highly educated instructors hold Master's and Doctorate degrees, with years of experience in nursing education and practice.
A state of the art simulation center allows students to develop essential critical thinking skills necessary for practice in today’s healthcare environment.
ACEN accreditation allows students to move seamlessly from this program into a bachelor degree in nursing. In addition, many academic and merit scholarships are available for nursing students. For more information about the unique features of this program, click here to view our Frequently Asked Questions guide.
CAREER & TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses were projected to see a 19% growth in employment opportunities from 2012-2022. Students completing the program have access to employment in a variety of healthcare settings, such as:
- Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Hospice
- Homecare
- Schools
- Veteran Affairs
Nursing students at SUNY Adirondack now have the opportunity to complete their four-year degree in Nursing on-campus at the Regional Higher Education Center through articulation agreements with SUNY Plattsburgh.
Nursing Program Statistics
SUNY Adirondack Nursing Program NCLEX Pass Rate
|
Year |
SUNY Adirondack Pass Rate |
National NCLEX Mean for all Educational Programs |
National NCLEX Mean for ADN Graduates |
|
2015 |
92.11% |
85.49% |
81.55% |
|
2014 |
82.8% |
78.14% |
89.32% |
|
2013 |
89.09% |
78.14% |
81.43% |
|
2012 |
94.12% |
90.34% |
89.32% |
|
2011 |
93.4% |
86.95% |
90.23% |
SUNY Adirondack Nursing Program Completion Rate
|
Entering Cohort Year |
Completion Rate Within 6 Semesters Traditional Students |
Completion Rate LPN within 4.5 Semesters |
|
Fall 2014 |
30/46 + 65% (4 semesters; Data not final) |
100% N= 3 |
|
Spring 2013 |
33/46=71.7% |
100% N= 6 |
|
Fall 2012 |
36/47= 76.6% |
100% N=2 |
|
Spring 2012 |
39/45= 86.7% |
100% N= 5 |
SUNY Adirondack Nursing Program Attrition Rate
|
Entering Cohort |
Attrition Rate for Traditional Students |
Attrition Rate for LPN Students |
|
Fall 2014 |
7/46 = 15.2% (Data not final) |
0/3 = 0% |
|
Spring 2013 |
13/46 = 28.2% |
0/5 = 0% |
|
Fall 2012 |
11/47 = 23.4% |
0/2 = 0% |
|
Spring 2012 |
6/45 = 23.4 % |
0/5 = 0 % |
SUNY Adirondack Nursing Program Job Placement Rate
|
Data Reported 2016 |
Data Reported2015 |
Data Reported 2014 |
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|
May 2015 Alumni |
Dec 2014 Alumni |
May 2014 Alumni |
Dec 2013 Alumni |
May 2013 Alumni |
Dec 2012 Alumni |
|
94.4% (N= 12) |
94.4% (N= 18) |
100% (N= 12) |
100% (N =15) |
100% (N=21) |
95.8% (N= 24) |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Delivering patient centered nursing care as a member of an interdisciplinary team utilizing evidence-based practice, quality improvement and informatics.
- Value caring as the basis of professional nursing practice.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safety and advocacy for patients and families.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional, ethical, legal and accountable nursing practice.
