Paths for Associate Degree RN S To

Paths for Associate Degree RN’s to

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Empire State College of the State University of New York

Pathways Transfer Agreement with NCC for RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Empire State College will offer AS degree graduates in Nursing from Nassau Community College an opportunity to participate in the Pathways transfer program into the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing program. NCC graduates meeting the ESC’s admission requirements will become Empire State College students upon admission.

Admission Requirements:

· Completed AS degree in Nursing

· Possession of an active, unencumbered nursing license (RN)

· A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

· Current certification in CPR

· Current resume

· Completed Empire State College admissions application

Each participating student will be able to transfer all credits earned as part of his/her associate’s degree to Empire State College, up to 80 credits. The minimum number of credits to be taken as ESC would be 48 advanced-level credits, which would include 40 credits in Nursing. Additional credits may be awarded for students who have life and work experience considered equivalent to college-level learning. A maximum of 96 total credits may be transferred to Empire State College from a combination of Nassau Community College coursework and prior learning assessment.

Nursing students may enroll at Empire State College on a full or part-time basis. Students may elect to follow a two-year or three-year program track.

Contact Person at Empire State College

JoAnne Christensen
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Empire State College
113 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518 587-2100, ext. 2928