Nursing Degree Overview
The nursing program allows you to earn both an Associate of Science (AS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing in four years, while preparing you to take the licensing exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN) after three years. It is offered in partnership with Saint Peter’s Health Partners, which includes St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing and Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing.
The program follows an interdisciplinary 1+2+1 mode. During the first year, you will take general education and foundational science courses in person on our close-knit and supportive campus. In years two and three, you will complete clinical coursework at one of the nursing schools affiliated with Saint Peter’s Health Partners while also taking select courses at ACPHS. At the end of year three, you will be awarded the AS degree and will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination.
In your final year, you will complete the requirements for your bachelor’s degree in hybrid mode allowing you to work in the field as needed. This year is critical for those who wish to be well poised for leadership roles or graduate studies.
The program follows an interdisciplinary 1+2+1 mode. During the first year, you will take general education and foundational science courses in person on our close-knit and supportive campus. In years two and three, you will complete clinical coursework at one of the nursing schools affiliated with Saint Peter’s Health Partners while also taking select courses at ACPHS. At the end of year three, you will be awarded the AS degree and will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination.
In your final year, you will complete the requirements for your bachelor’s degree in hybrid mode allowing you to work in the field as needed. This year is critical for those who wish to be well poised for leadership roles or graduate studies.
Hands-on Learning in the Nursing Program
At ACPHS, our nursing faculty have access to outstanding facilities, including the biology/anatomy and physiology laboratory with a digital cadaver, the public-health computer laboratory, and the pharmacy patient-simulation laboratory.
Additionally, dedicated practice rooms allow nursing students to hone their health assessment and psychomotor skills while on the ACPHS campus.
Your clinical coursework will be completed at two of the region's most respected nursing schools recognized for their approach with a spirit of inquiry to improve the quality of care for patients, families, and communities.
Additionally, dedicated practice rooms allow nursing students to hone their health assessment and psychomotor skills while on the ACPHS campus.
Your clinical coursework will be completed at two of the region's most respected nursing schools recognized for their approach with a spirit of inquiry to improve the quality of care for patients, families, and communities.
Nursing Degree Coursework
Coursework includes:
Self-Care and Caring
Foundations of Professional Nursing
Nursing Pharmacology
Community and Public Health Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice
Transcultural Nursing
Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management
Professional Role Development
Self-Care and Caring
Foundations of Professional Nursing
Nursing Pharmacology
Community and Public Health Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice
Transcultural Nursing
Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management
Professional Role Development
Nursing Degree Learning Objectives & Career Outcomes
Due to increased demand for nurses, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects jobs for registered nurses will grow by six percent from 2023 to 2032, with over 194,500 job openings projected annually. The mean pay is $86,000.
Our Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing equips you with the skills to apply evidence-based solutions and technology in various care settings. It emphasizes lifelong learning and the management of health information to enhance care coordination and safety.
You will develop critical-thinking skills to promote health, prevent disease and manage illness. The program encourages leadership and accountability in advocating for ethical and equitable health-care policies.
In addition, you will collaborate within nursing and interprofessional teams to promote open communication and shared decision-making, leading to high-quality patient outcomes for diverse populations, and learn to deliver safe, holistic, person-centered care while embracing cultural diversity. The program instills a commitment to self-care and lifelong learning.
Our Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing equips you with the skills to apply evidence-based solutions and technology in various care settings. It emphasizes lifelong learning and the management of health information to enhance care coordination and safety.
You will develop critical-thinking skills to promote health, prevent disease and manage illness. The program encourages leadership and accountability in advocating for ethical and equitable health-care policies.
In addition, you will collaborate within nursing and interprofessional teams to promote open communication and shared decision-making, leading to high-quality patient outcomes for diverse populations, and learn to deliver safe, holistic, person-centered care while embracing cultural diversity. The program instills a commitment to self-care and lifelong learning.
Contact the Program Director
Marilyn Stapleton, PhD, RN
Interim Nursing Director
marilyn.stapleton@acphs.edu
518-694-7196
Interim Nursing Director
marilyn.stapleton@acphs.edu
518-694-7196
Contact Admissions
106 New Scotland Ave.
Albany, NY 12208
admissions@acphs.edu
518-694-7221
Albany, NY 12208
admissions@acphs.edu
518-694-7221