At Nurse Salary Guide we have tried to make it easy for nursing students to find the best nursing schools in New York State. Finding a list of top schools shouldn’t be so difficult but somehow many sites seem to complicate things!
It is a major decision and this list is designed as a starting point for anyone considering nursing schools in NY state. Obviously a lot more research is recommended before making any applications. At the bottom of this list we have some other New York nursing resources you may find useful … so keep reading.
Check out our Nurse Salary in New York page for a detailed run down of average nursing salaries across several specialties – Rn salaries to Nurse Practitioner salaries. Have a look.
Contents
- 1 10 of the Best Nursing Schools in New York
- 1.1 1. Pace University-New York
- 1.2 2. Jeferson Community College
- 1.3 3. Cayuga Community College
- 1.4 4. Clinton Community College
- 1.5 5. Memorial College of Nursing
- 1.6 6. Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
- 1.7 7. Onondaga Community College
- 1.8 8. Stony Brook University
- 1.9 9. Farmingdale State College
- 1.10 10. SUNY Erie Community College – City
10 of the Best Nursing Schools in New York
1. Pace University-New York
163 William Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Lienhard School of Nursing (LSN) based at the College of Health Professionals offer an excellent academic program for nursing students. They can learn in a clinical setting and as the LSN has a close relationship with over 200 healthcare providers they can be sure to find a suitable area for clinical practice.
It offers a wide and varied range of courses and degree opportunities including:
- BS Nursing -Bachelor of Science Degree Programs
- ABS-Accelerated Bachelor of Science, Nursing Major
- Master of Science Degree Programs, Specialization
- MS (FNP) Family Nurse Practitioner
- MS (AACNP) Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Certificate of Graduate Studies Programs (CAGS)
- FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Program
- AACNP Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
2. Jeferson Community College
220 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601
In the last 4 years 100% of Jefferson graduates of nursing landed a job. Each year, 56 students get accepted into the program. The average salary for a starting registered nurse in the USA is $68,450
Program available:
- AAS- Associate in nursing
3. Cayuga Community College
197 Franklin St. Auburn, NY 13021
93% of graduates passed the NCLEX-RN in the class of 2018. Within 6 months, 100% of graduates had obtained jobs as RN’s.
Program available:
- AAS- Associate in Nursing
4. Clinton Community College
136 Clinton Point Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
The program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. It runs an excellent program developing and training great nurses.
Programs available:
- AAS- Associate in Nursing
5. Memorial College of Nursing
600 Northern Blvd, Albany, NY 12204
Graduates from memorial College are eligible to sit the NCLEX which allows them to practice therefore becoming an essential part of the healthcare team.
Programs on offer:
- AD – Associate Degree in Nursing
- PN – Practical Nurse Certificate allowing for a role as LPN following licensure.
6. Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
1300 Massachusetts Ave , Troy, NY 12180
This program has a rigorous curriculum which develops proficient and professional nurses. It is also known for its high standards. They have a 91.14% pass rate for NCLEX for first timers.
Program on offer:
- AD – Associate Degree in Nursing
7. Onondaga Community College
4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215
Graduates from this program learn to work independently while also being a valued member of the healthcare team. They are great patient advocates and have been taught how to apply the latest medical technology and techniques.
Programs on offer:
- AAS- Associate in Nursing
8. Stony Brook University
101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Stony Brook University medical centre is the only level one trauma centre in its local area. After graduating from the institution students can sit the NCLEX-RN exam.
Programs on offer:
- BS Nursing -Bachelor of Science Degree Programs
9. Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
The New York State Board of Regents and CCNE accredited the college’s nursing program.
Programs on offer:
- BS Nursing -Bachelor of Science Degree Programs
10. SUNY Erie Community College – City
121 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Buffalo Graduates are motivated learners and great patient advocates. Graduates are also good employment prospects
Programs on offer:
- AAS- Associate in Nursing
Remember – use this list as a starting point in your search for the right nursing school to suit your own unique needs. Consider all your options – you want to chose well the first time! What a pain to need to change half way through your training due to lack of research!
As I mentioned we have a growing list of resources for New York nurses:
Oh, and check back as we add more. Thanks for visiting and have a good look around before you go – lots of information here.
