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Choose a career in nursing!
Are you searching for an exciting career that offers rewarding work, competitive pay, and job security? If this sounds like your dream job, consider a career in nursing! As a nurse, you'll enjoy flexible scheduling, the ability to work in a variety of settings, and most importantly- the potential to make a difference in peoples' lives every day.
At St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing, we provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students to meet the ever- evolving health care needs of patients in the 21st century. Our small classes are facilitated by expert, dedicated faculty who encourage meaningful discussion and enjoy getting to know their students. You will not be just a number at St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing- we care for our students so they can care for others.
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing has a long tradition of quality nursing education. The college was founded in 1904 and most recently was known as the Memorial College of Nursing. Following the merger of Memorial Hospital with St. Peter’s Health Partners in 2019, the college was renamed St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing and we are proud to continue the tradition of graduating competent, caring nurses.
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing is now located at Marian Hall on the Maria College campus. It is within walking distance of St. Peter's Hospital – one of the Capital Region’s premier health care facilities. This proximity provides easy access to important and substantial clinical experiences, where students learn alongside experienced faculty and nurses. In our program, students are immersed in diverse clinical settings, are supported by caring faculty and staff, and hone their clinical judgment in a state-of-the-art simulation laboratory. Students at St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing receive a strong foundation for a successful and satisfying nursing career.
Nursing Program
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing offers an Associates in Science (A.S.) degree in Nursing to educate and prepare students to become skilled and competent professional nurses.
To learn more about St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing, please call for more information or to schedule an individual appointment with our Admissions Coordinator.
Excellent Outcomes
We're proud that our students enjoy a near-perfect pass rate on the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX). Their scores have been consistently higher than the average pass rate in New York State.
Accreditation
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing is accredited by:
The associate degree in nursing program at St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing in accordance with ACEN records, located in Albany, New York, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree in nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Registered by the New York State Board of Regents
Any questions regarding a nursing program’s approval and registration status can be made by contacting the NYSED Office of the Professions by email at OPNURS@NYSED.gov or by calling 518-474-3817
Non-discrimination Notice
St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing is committed to non-discrimination in all aspects of its educational and business activities, including its admission practices and treatment of students, its employment practices and conditions of employment, and its services to the public.
More specifically, the College will not discriminate against applicants, students or employees or the public on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
The College is also committed to guarding its students and employees against harassment based on any of the conditions listed above, including sexual, sexual orientation and gender identity harassment.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: Decisions regarding admission of students to the St. Peter’s Health College of Nursing’s programs are based on the student’s eligibility and composite record. Equal opportunities are provided for all who are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, national origin, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition, carrier status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing protects all individuals with disabilities against discriminatory treatment. Applicants who believe that they have been discriminated against with respect to participation in, access to, or benefits of the program are requested to express such concerns to the College’s Compliance Officer: Brandon Gomes (Brandon.gomes@sphp.com).