St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
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Tel:
(518) 525-6850
- 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
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing serves 111 students (12% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Top Rankings
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing ranks 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)
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five years.
| St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 14 staff | 158 staff |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing is Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus (2.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mildred Elley School-Albany CampusPrivate for-profit360 students | 2.10 Mi855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 786-0855 2.10360 - 32 students | 2.30 Mi14 Computer Drive West
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 438-7682 2.3032 - 796 students | 3.20 Mi700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-3111 3.20796 - Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyPrivate for-profit418 students | 3.50 Mi1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(866) 948-0571 3.50418 - 10,416 students | 3.80 Mi80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 629-4822 3.8010,416
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