Nursing

Nursing (AAS) (prelicensure program)

SUNY Delhi is recognized as a leader in nursing education, with a long history of providing nursing education to serve local and state-wide healthcare needs.

Our Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree will prepare you to work as a Registered Nurse. In this two-year program, students learn to take personal responsibility for their patients and to make decisions with regard to the physical, psychological, spiritual and emotional needs of each patient. Direct, holistic patient care is emphasized.

In our program, you’ll gain vital real-world experience in clinical rotations at primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings. The mental health component of the program gives students exposure in both acute care and community treatment programs.

Program Highlights

• Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensing exam
• Attend on a full-time or part-time basis
• Receive excellent clinical preparation with a variety of agencies throughout the tri-county area   
• Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Student Achievement Data

• NCLEX Pass Rate = 89%
• Program Completion Rate = 54%

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities for registered nurses are available in acute care facilities, in industrial settings and geriatric centers, and with public and private health care agencies.

The critical shortage of both nursing practitioners and educators is leading to multiple options for those interested in the profession. Jobs are available nationwide in a wide range of settings, typically at excellent salaries, with opportunities for growth.

Application Plans and Deadlines

The Office of Admissions and School of Nursing utilize an Early Action and Regular Decision Application Plan for First-Year and Transfer Admissions for its On-Campus Program; Admission is only offered for the Fall Semester.

Early Action Review Period: First-Year and Transfer

Students who have completed their applications by December 1 will be notified of their admission status by December 15. Students who are not admissible through Early Action will be moved to our Regular Decision review process. Please note: Students will apply through general admission and will not be able to select Early Action or Regular Decision on the SUNY or Common Application. 

Regular Decision Review Period: First-Year and Transfer

Students who have completed their applications by February 1 will be notified of their admission status by February 15. Please note: Students will apply through general admission and will not be able to select Early Action or Regular Decision on the SUNY or Common Application. 

Offers of Admission through Early Action and Regular Decision are non-binding and students have until May 1 to submit their tuition deposit.

Recommended Admissions Requirements

Please note that these are minimum recommendations for admission consideration and do not guarantee admission to SUNY Delhi.

• First-Year Students - 75 High School GPA with a Regents Diploma; SAT scores with a combined reading/writing and math score of 980 or composite ACT Score of 19
• Completed Coursework in Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry and Biology (Living Environment);
  Chemistry Recommended
  
  
• Transfer Students - 3.0 Cumulative Transfer GPA

Curriculum

• SUNY Curriculum Code: 0622

The AAS nursing program at SUNY Delhi located in Delhi, NY is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
P: (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AAS nursing program is continuing accreditation