Upcoming Nursing Info Sessions
Nursing applicants were emailed a message to check their application portal for the Fall 2023 Nursing admission decision.
Students who are accepting admission to Nursing must complete the Confirmation of Enrollment Form by May 22nd. The link to the form can be found in the acceptance letter.
The Spring 2024 Nursing application will open on August 1 and will close on October 15, 2023. Please see the Get Started Today section of this page to find out more about the application process to our Nursing program.
Why Study Nursing?
RCC Nursing Program graduates receive excellent preparation for NCLEX-RN with close to 100% pass rate. The Nursing Program may be completed in two years or students can attend part time and complete the program at their convenience. Nursing applications are accepted twice annually. Graduates can transfer almost anywhere to obtain their BSN degree. Additional advantages of RCC’s Nursing program include: more affordable tuition as compared to four-year institutions, availability of scholarships, financial aid, full-time or part-time enrollment, day and/or evening courses and on-campus child care.
RCC’s Nursing Program has been ranked by NursingProcess.org as #1 “Best ADN Nursing Program in New York State.” In addition, RCC Nursing has been ranked #6 by RegisteredNursing.org as “2020 Best ADN programs in New York State.”
Program Mission
The Nursing Program at Rockland Community College aims to meet the needs of the community for individuals who are both informed citizens and registered professional nurses. The Nursing Program provides access into practice as a registered professional nurse and is the basis for higher education and lifelong learning.
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
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% passed | 91.6% | 96.3% | 99.0% | 98.4% | 96.3% |
RCC graduates’ NCLEX-RN pass rates as stated at https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/registered-professional-nursing/nursing-education/new-york-state-nursing-programs/new-york-state-rn-nclex-results-2018-2022.
Students must pass a national licensing exam in order to obtain employment.
Licensure
The Nursing Program is licensed by the New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234, www.nysed.gov.
RCC’s Nursing Program is registered by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, as a registered nursing education program that qualifies students for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). The registration of a program means that it has met the Department’s standards for accreditation as provided in the Rules of the Board of Regents and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
Accreditation
The Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, www.acenursing.org.
Nursing Program Graduate Competencies
- Provide patient-centered care utilizing a collaborative approach which includes the patient, family, significant others, and members of the nursing and healthcare team.
- Practice with competence to provide safe, equitable and inclusive care in a cost-effective healthcare environment.
- Coordinate holistic care for groups of patients utilizing organizational skills and the concepts of delegation, accountability and advocacy.
- Practice within the ethical, legal and professional standards of nursing demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning.
School of Nursing, Health and Wellness
Degree Tracks & Course Sequence
Real World Ready
Listening to workforce needs
Graduates of Rockland Community College are provided with a clear path to meaningful careers that meet the needs of businesses and industry in the communities we serve. Our students are trained in specific skills that are needed by employers, and guided through a career path that leads directly to workforce opportunities. With affordable tuition, students who begin their college careers at RCC are ready to meet the demands of the real world.
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Student Success
At Rockland Community College, you are provided with a Student Success Team that will help you with your academic journey, career exploration, transfer planning, support service referrals, and more! Your Team includes your Dean, Program Director, Faculty Advisor, Student Success Advisor, Connection Center Counselor, Financial Aid Advisor, Peer Mentors, and if you’re involved in any of these special programs, your Athletics, Honors, TRiO, and Veterans Advisors. During your first semester, you will take an ‘Introduction to the School’ course that will outline the various College offices and departments that can help you on your path.
Career Outlook
Job Roles
Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
Industries
Healthcare, Education, Legal, Publishing
Careers
Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioners
Employment and wage data by occupation are based on the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, which collects information from approximately 51,000 businesses. labor.ny.gov