Memorial School of Nursing
Tel:
(518)471-3260
- Memorial Hospital School of Nursing has been educating and preparing students for fulfilling careers in nursing for more than a century. Our Associate Degree program educates and prepares students to become skilled and competent professional nurses (RN’s). Graduates earn a two-year Associate in Science degree and are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). We also have articulation agreements with upper division BSN completion programs at a number of colleges. Memorial Hospital School of Nursing is affiliated with Northeast Health, the region’s most comprehensive not-for-profit network of healthcare, supportive housing and community services. Memorial Hospital School of Nursing enjoys a close working relationship with our sister school; Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Our educational relationship with Hudson Valley Community College enables our nursing students to earn college credits for liberal arts and science support courses. The nursing school and the hospital’s Health Sciences Library are located on the ground floor of the East Wing on the Albany Memorial Hospital campus. Students participate in learning experiences that include classroom teaching, school labs, and clinical practices at Albany Memorial Hospital, Hudson Valley Community College and affiliating agencies. Our mission is to prepare students for entry into the profession of nursing as competent, caring practitioners.
School Highlights
- Memorial School of Nursing serves 131 students (8% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
- Memorial School of Nursing is one of 5 community colleges within Albany County, NY.
- The nearest community college is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus (2.10 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five years.
| Memorial School of Nursing | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 11 staff | 85 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 131 students | 1,688 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 11 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 120 students | 525 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 2% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | - | 19% |
| % Black | 10% | 17% |
| % White | 88% | 48% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.70 |
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| College Completion Rate | 100% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $47,800 | $35,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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