Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
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Tel:
(518) 268-5130
- For over a century, Memorial Hospital School of Nursing at Albany Memorial Hospital and Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing have provided students with specialized knowledge, practical skills and caring values, preparing them for fulfilling and rewarding careers in nursing.
School Highlights
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing serves 130 students (5% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 59%.
Top Placements
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 13 staff | 88 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Because Memorial School of Nursing and Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing are sister schools, classes may be shared and held on either campus. Both schools have classroom and clinical laboratory facilities where students attend nursing theory classes, then practice and enhance their skills. We also have a relationship with Hudson Valley Community College where students complete curricular requirements in the sciences and humanities. Since our schools are affiliated with Northeast Health, the region's most comprehensive network of healthcare and community services, students can participate in clinical and observational experiences in a variety of care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices and daycare centers. Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing also offers a Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate (LPN) program. Practical nurses are important members of the healthcare team and can be found anywhere healthcare is delivered � in hospitals, nursing homes and other exciting settings. Our Registered Nurse (RN) program will educate and prepare students to become skilled and competent professional nurses. Graduates earn a two-year associate's in science degree and are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam required for licensure as a RN. In addition, graduates of the RN program can pursue a BSN degree at Russell Sage College, SUNY College of Technology at Utica/Rome, SUNY at New Paltz, Pace University, Lienhard School of Nursing, and SUNY at Plattsburgh with junior status in accordance with the individual college's admission standards and curriculum guidelines. Our dynamic faculty come from diverse backgrounds with extensive professional experience � providing you with the very best in classroom instruction and clinical skill-building. Faculty members believe that nursing is a blend of both scientific knowledge and the art of caring and promote a holistic approach to patient care. And, our low student/teacher ratio allows for more personalized attention.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is Hudson Valley Community College (3.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 10,896 students | 3.50 Mi80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 629-4822 3.5010,896 - Memorial College of NursingPrivate not-for-profit114 students | 6.00 Mi600 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 471-3260 6.00114 - Mildred Elley School-Albany CampusPrivate for-profit422 students | 7.10 Mi855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 786-0855 7.10422 - Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyPrivate for-profit419 students | 7.40 Mi1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(866) 948-0571 7.40419 - 912 students | 8.90 Mi700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-3111 8.90912
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