Why Study Nursing?
The global pandemic brought into clear focus the vital role nurses play in the national healthcare system. Columbia-Greene’s nursing degree opens the door to helping others as well as a career in a stable, secure profession. Nurses are among the country’s most in-demand workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employers will need nearly 3.4 million nurses by 2030, a nine percent increase from 2020. That means the United States will need close to 200,000 new registered nurses every year.
Nursing is an extremely rewarding career. There are numerous employment opportunities in a variety of health care settings. Nurses, even new graduates, are very much in demand. Nursing students often have jobs secured before they graduate. Nurses are needed 24/7, so there is flexibility with hours of employment. Nurses are paid very well and, with the nursing shortage, many agencies offer a $5,000 or more sign-on bonus.
Program Format
Curriculum Code: 0622 I Liberal Arts Credits: 30 I Program Credits: 34
Columbia-Greene’s nursing program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX, the exam that provides licensure for registered nurses. Coursework covers the behavioral and biological sciences as well as the liberal arts. Nursing students learn from trained experts in the classroom as well as in clinical settings.
Columbia-Greene RNs also have the opportunity to earn their bachelor of science in nursing—now required within 10 years of graduation—through a new articulation agreement with SUNY Delhi.
Columbia-Greene’s nursing program recently received an eight-year reaccreditation from ACEN, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI 130 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BI 131 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BI 210 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| EN 101 | Composition | 3 |
| EN 102 | Composition and Literature | 3 |
| MA 102 | Statistics* | 3 |
| PY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PY 201 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Credits: | 30 | |
| NU 101 | Nursing I | 7 |
| NU 102 | Nursing II | 7 |
| NU 201 | Nursing III | 10 |
| NU 202 | Nursing IV | 10 |
| Program Credits: | 34 | |
| Minimum Credits: | 64 | |
| *(MA 110-College Algebra or higher level math will be accepted) |
Nursing Information Sessions
Register here for in-person sessions:
- Saturday, January 4, 2025, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Register here for virtual sessions:
- Friday, January 24, 2025, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Friday, March 28, 2025, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
- Friday, May 30, 2025, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Friday, June 20, 2025, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ready for the Kaplan?
Please complete the C-GCC Kaplan Entrance Exam Request Form. Requests must be submitted no later than four business days before the exam date. You may take the test twice per admission cycle.
Kaplan Test Schedule for Fall 2025 Admission Cycle
- Saturday, December 7 at 9am
- Saturday, January 18 (2025) at 9 am
Career and Salary Outlook
Over 90! That’s the percentage of Columbia-Greene nursing graduates who find jobs as nurses within six months of graduation. Nursing alumni can be found in many health care settings such as hospitals, assisted care facilities, doctor’s offices, and elder care.
Program Completion
2023: 79%, 2022: 84%, 2021: 91%
Student Evaluation of Clinical Agencies
Percent of students satisfied with clinical agencies: 88% (2023), 92% (2022), 92% (2021)
Student Satisfaction with College Support Services
Percent of students satisfied with support services: 98% (2023), 95% (2022), 95% (2021)
Student Satisfaction with Meeting Nursing Program Student Learning Outcomes
Percent of students satisfied, very satisfied, or highly satisfied in their ability to meet program student learning outcomes: 95% (2023), 100% (2022), 99% (2021)
NCLEX Passing Rate
Columbia-Greene graduates: 100% (2023 Q2), 65% (2022), 85.96% (2021), 92.45% (2020)
Graduate Satisfaction with Meeting Nursing Program Student Learning Outcomes
Percent of graduates satisfied, very satisfied, or highly satisfied in their ability to meet program student learning outcomes: 97% (2022), 97% (2021), 100% (2020)
Employer Satisfaction with Graduates’ Ability to Meet Nursing Program Student Learning Outcomes
Percent of employers satisfied, very satisfied, or highly satisfied in graduates’ ability to meet program student learning outcomes: 100% (2022), 89% (2021),100% (2020)
Employment Data (6 months after graduation)
Percent of graduates able to find employment as nurses: 100% (2022), 94% (2021), 97% (2020)