Nursing: Pre-Licensure Program
Two-Year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree
Start Your Journey to Becoming a Registered Nurse
Choosing a nursing program is about more than earning a degree—it's about finding a place where you'll be challenged, supported, and prepared for a rewarding career. At SUNY Delhi, you'll join a close-knit learning community where experienced faculty know you by name and are committed to your success.
Our Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on learning through skills labs, high-fidelity simulation, and clinical experiences with trusted healthcare partners throughout the region. From your first semester, you'll build the clinical judgment, technical skills, and confidence needed to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
Small classes and clinical groups allow for individualized support and meaningful mentorship as you prepare to care for individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan.
As a graduate, you are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and are prepared for careers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public health agencies, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare settings.
Why SUNY Delhi
- Fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and registered by the NYS Education Department.
- Small classes and personalized support
- Early and diverse clinical experiences
- Modern, high-quality simulation and skills labs
- Experienced nurse educators and mentors
- Strong partnerships with regional healthcare providers
- Seamless pathways to SUNY Delhi’s BSN program
- Career-ready preparation for a variety of healthcare settings
| Expected Level of Achievement | Year | Student Achievement Outcome Data | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduates will meet or exceed the national and state pass rate on the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. | Year | Associate Degree | Dual Degree | SUNY Delhi Overall | NY State | National |
| 2026 | 100% | 82.1% | 88.3% | Pending | Pending | |
| 2025 | 81.8% | 67.6% | 71.1% | 81.51% | 86.05% | |
| 2024 | 100% | 91.3% | 92.6% | 87.07% | 90.63% | |
| 2023 | 100% | 83.7% | 87% | 83.6% | 87.7% | |
| Year | Student Achievement Outcome Data | |||||
| 90% of graduates will express satisfaction with the nursing program. | 2025 | 93.2% | ||||
| 2024 | 95% | |||||
| 2023 | 94% | |||||
| Year | Student Achievement Outcome Data | |||||
| On time completion rates will meet or exceed 50% | 2026 | 54.2% | ||||
| 2025 | 56.7% | |||||
| 2024 | 70.6% | |||||
| 2023 | 61.2% | |||||
| Year | Student Achievement Outcome Data | |||||
| 90% of graduates will be employed as a registered nurse within six months of graduation or will be enrolled in a graduate program. | 2026 | Pending | ||||
| 2025 | 100% | |||||
| 2025 | 100% | |||||
| 2024 | 100% | |||||
The AAS in Nursing and the RN to BSN Nursing Program at SUNY Delhi, located in Delhi, NY, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AAS Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
Effective February 12, 2025, the graduate nursing programs are a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on February 12, 2027.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000