Graduates of the Nursing degree program serve the health needs of individuals in a variety of health care settings and are prepared academically and clinically to work in hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation facilities and doctor's offices. Experienced faculty bring a wide range of hands-on experience into the classroom, labs and clinical placements.

The program can be completed in either two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study.

Program graduates are eligible to take the National Comprehensive Licensing Exam (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses.

This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation. Many graduates of the program continue their education at the baccalaureate level and beyond.

This program is offered by the Nursing Department.

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Take Note

  • This is a very competitive program. Those students not selected will be advised to choose another option or reapply in the future. A published set of Guidelines for Selective Admission (PDF) highlights the criteria used to evaluate candidates, deadlines and instructions on how to register for the HESI A-2 exam.
  • All applicants accepted into the Nursing Program must be able to meet the department's technical standards.
  • Applicants should know about the BS in 10 Law in New York State.
  • Mission Statement: The Nursing program is an integral part of Hudson Valley Community College and subscribes to the Hudson Valley mission statement and objectives. This is evident in the philosophy, conceptual framework, program outcomes and student learning outcomes of the department. The Nursing program has responded to the needs of the community by providing graduates who provide direct care to patients and families with common health care needs in structured settings.
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The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.

Get in Touch

Department or program information:

Jodi Dorrough
NURSING and Surgical Technology DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
Fitzgibbons Health Technologies Center, Room 236

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer 2023 Hours (May 22 - July 28): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed

Program admission information:

Guenther Enrollment Services Center, Room 223