Nursing program ranked ninth statewide

For students looking for the most affordable bachelor’s nursing degrees, they don’t have to look very far, as a recent ranking has SUNY Poly ranked number nine statewide.

“This recognition reinforces that SUNY Polytechnic Institute is committed to providing an education that is affordable while remaining world-class,” said SUNY Poly Interim President Dr. Bahgat Sammakia. “Our faculty remain incredibly dedicated to seeing that our students receive the very best level of education.”

The website collegechoice.net evaluated schools across New York State, taking into account “increasing value of in-state tuition.”

“This ranking is an excellent reflection of the hard work and dedication of both our faculty and our students,” said Dr. William Durgin, Provost for SUNY Polytechnic Institute. “It is wonderful to be recognized for the level of excellence provided by the nursing program here at SUNY Poly and feel this shows that a world-class education is available at public New York universities.”

SUNY Poly’s academic offerings in nursing include: R.N. to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1+2+1 AAS/BS program in collaboration with St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, and Master of Science degrees in Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration and Nursing Education. The nursing & health professions department also offers advanced certificates in family nurse practitioner, and nursing education. SUNY Poly’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are registered by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing. The baccalaureate program is designed to serve licensed registered nurses from state-approved associate or diploma nursing programs who are prepared to focus on their professional and career development.

“SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Department of Nursing is very excited to be a key member of the new College of Health Sciences.  The institution’s decision to move all health science programs under one structure allows the nursing department and its students to benefit from shared resources and collaborate with faculty that are committed to a common goal,” said Dr. Kathleen Rourke, Interim Dean of the College of Nursing. “As of Fall 2017, the Department of Nursing will be admitting it’s largest number of students to the Nurse Practitioner program since its inception and offering an Albany NP cohort to reduce student commute time and distance. Many new innovative curricular offerings are on the horizon. This is certainly an time for the students and faculty of the nursing department and in the College of Health Sciences at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.”

According to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 2.7 million registered nursing jobs in the U.S. in 2014, offering a median pay of $67,490 a year. Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities, providing and coordinating patient care, educating patients as well as the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

The profession, according to the Bureau, is projected to grow 16 percent from 2014-2024.