Associate Degree in Nursing
Ranked Among New York’s Best Nursing Programs
Our associate degree in nursing program is ranked among New York’s best by Nursing Schools Almanac - which evaluates more than 3,000 nursing schools every year in the U.S.
Because our two-year program is hospital-based, our students start clinical rotations during their very first semester – learning alongside experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Our faculty prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become a registered nurse (RN).
We take pride in our students’ successes, with a very high, first-time NCLEX passing rate at both of our schools.
We offer the program on two campuses – at St. Peter’s College of Nursing in Albany, and at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Troy.
Experienced faculty. Small classes.
Don’t wait. Apply today.
Applications due September 15th. Classes start January 2025.
Further Your Nursing Education
Once you receive your associate degree (AD), you can pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing at area colleges like Maria College, The Sage Colleges, Siena College, SUNY Poly, SUNY Empire State College and other area colleges. You may also apply to online programs to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Our graduates may be admitted to these colleges as a junior, transferring 60 credits, in accordance with the individual college's admission standards and curriculum guidelines. More information can be found in the school catalogs.
Nursing Classes Full- and Part-Time
Understanding that today's nursing students have many demands on their time, we offer both full- and part-time study.
Students may create a part-time schedule for themselves by completing co-requisite courses prior to entering the AD program. Please note we do not offer a part-time evening, or a weekend program.
We also offer fall and spring start dates for our program
Graduates of the associate degree program will:
- Promote, restore, and maintain health and well-being in patients, families, and communities to maximize human flourishing.
- Use nursing judgment to provide safe, high quality nursing care to patients, families, and communities.
- Demonstrate professionalism that reflects personal accountability, values, integrity, responsibility, and ethical practices.
- Approach nursing practice with a spirit of inquiry to improve the quality of care for patients, families, and communities.
Requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing Program
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NCLEX for registered nurses.
First Semester Credits:
Nursing I - Health Promotion and Wellness 6
*Anatomy and Physiology I 4
*General Psychology 3
*English Composition I 3
Second Semester Credits
Nursing II - Health Maintenance, Restoration and Support 9
*Anatomy and Physiology II 4
*Developmental Psychology 3
Third Semester Credits
Nursing IV - Complex Health, Maintenance, Restoration and Support: Women's and Children's Health 8
Nursing BH - Complex Health, Maintenance, Restoration and Support: Psychiatric and Mental Health 3
*Microbiology 4
*Social Science Elective 3
Fourth Semester Credits
Nursing V - Coordinating and Improving Care 10
*English Elective 3
*Directed Elective 3
Total Nursing Credits: 34
Total Corequisite Credits: 30
Total Program Credits: 64
Ratio of Theory to Clinical Lab Hours: 1:3
* Corequisite courses: must be taken at the same time or prior to the nursing course listed in each semester.