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The baccalaureate degree program in Nursing and the master's degree program in Nursing at �鶹ӳ�� are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().

Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. 

Our commitment to excellence

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�鶹ӳ��'s Department of Nursing is a member of the , the national voice for academic nursing.

The AACN works to establish quality standards for nursing education; assists schools in implementing those standards; influences the nursing profession to improve health care; and promotes public support for professional nursing education, research, and practice.

RN to B.S. in Nursing

The RN to B.S. in Nursing program, completed in four semesters over two years, is an innovative way for current registered nurses to earn a bachelor's degree. New York state requires future nurses graduating from associate degree or diploma nursing programs obtain a baccalaureate in nursing within 10 years of licensure.

This program features a hybrid approach to achieving this goal, offering students face-to-face and online instruction.

Students who have not completed an associate's degree (AAS) in nursing must finish their associate's degree (or equivalent) before applying. 

Registered nurses are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about the RN to B.S. in Nursing Program.

Dual Degree Nursing Program

�鶹ӳ�� partners with the Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown Community College to offer a blended campus program in which students earn an Associate's of Applied Science in Nursing from JCC and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from �鶹ӳ�� in four years.

Students will earn their associate degree from JCC after their third year, allowing them to begin entry-level practice at that time, while completing their fourth year of studies.

High school seniors or high school graduates – who have not attended college before – are encouraged to apply to this program.

Learn more about the Dual Degree Nursing Program. 

Master's Entry to Practice Program

The Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) program is an efficient way to become a registered nurse while also achieving a Master of Science in nursing. The graduate-level MEP program is a direct pathway to the nursing profession for those who have already earned a Bachelor of Science degree. 

Accepted, qualified non-nursing baccalaureate-prepared students can complete the 65 credit program in 6 semesters of year-round, full-time study.

This pre-licensure program provides an opportunity for a graduate student to enter the nursing profession. Interested students would have completed a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and would be seeking to become licensed registered nurses (RNs) upon completion of the program. Please note that �鶹ӳ�� does not offer a graduate, post-licensure nursing program at this time. 

Learn more about the Master's Entry to Practice Program.

 

Learn in modern, state-of-the-art facilities

The Department of Nursing is part of the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions located in �鶹ӳ��'s historic Francis Hall, which reopened in 2021 after an extensive $18 million upgrade. 

The school has a modern physical diagnosis lab measuring 3,000 square feet, which is equivalent to an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The lab includes three exam rooms, 20 clinic exam tables, and inpatient hospital style beds.

Renovations to Francis Hall also included the construction of student locker rooms and laundry facilities, and a student break-out room. The building's main floor includes modern, high-tech classrooms that can accommodate up to 40 students.