St. Joseph’s College of Nursing 206 Prospect Ave. Syracuse, NY 13203 (315) 448-5040 Fax: (315) 448-5745 Email: collegeofnursing@sjhsyr.org Website: www.sjhcon.org Go To Profile Index Page Go To Top Of Page

St. Joseph's College of Nursing Syracuse, NY 13203 Overview St. Joseph’s College of Nursing, affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, NY, prepares its students to be nursing leaders in a global health care environment.  Integrating nursing science with liberal arts, St. Joseph’s College of Nursing helps learners from a variety of diverse backgrounds become passionate healers and professional, ethical, caring and competent nurses. Recognizing the increasingly complex challenges of providing holistic nursing care in an increasingly complex society, the College utilizes innovative strategies, interdisciplinary collaborations, and community partnerships to deliver future-oriented, technologically advanced education. Established in 1898, the College remains committed to its original vision: to educate and prepare students to practice professional nursing with compassion, excellence, vision, enthusiasm and integrity, while providing a strong sense of community that supports both professional and personal growth. Offering both Weekday and Weekend study options leading to an associate’s degree in applied science with a major in nursing, the College also offers a Dual Degree Partnership in Nursing with Le Moyne College, which allows high school students to achieve both an associate and a baccalaureate degree in four years, and a 2 + 2 Option that allows students to earn their associate’s degree from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing in two years, and then complete their bachelor’s degree in two more years of study as a transfer student at one of several area schools, including Le Moyne College and State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, St. John Fisher and Nazareth College in Rochester, or Utica College and SUNY College of Technology in Utica. If you’re looking for a college experience that will help you develop all of your skills and talents while preparing you for a great professional career that makes a difference, you belong at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing!  Accreditations St. Joseph’s College of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and is a candidate for accreditation by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.  St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, which is affiliated with St. Joseph’s College of Nursing, has been designated as a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an achievement earned by a fraction of the nation’s hospitals, and is the only hospital in Central New York to be so recognized. RN Programs of Study The academic curriculum at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing is designed to develop our students’ intellectual and professional skills, while also providing a holistic approach to nursing.  Our students are able to integrate nursing theory with arts and sciences, think critically in professional practice, communicate effectively, treat patients with care and compassion, collaborate in the management of care, and engage in lifelong learning and professional activities. Students in the Weekday Option attend classes on a four-semester schedule, much as any full-time college student would. The Weekend Option allows students to continue working full time, while attending classes on weekends.  The program begins in January, and classes meet every other weekend from late afternoon Friday through Sunday evening, with clinical rotations at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center on Saturday and Sunday mornings.  Weekend students who live outside of the Syracuse area may request to stay in our residence hall on weekends for a nominal fee.  As with any college course of study, additional time at the college and at home preparing for classes and clinical can be expected for students in both the weekday and weekend programs.  All students attend classes and start participating in clinical rotations early in the first semester, giving you the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practice immediately.   Students can earn an associate in applied science degree and be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam in just two years. And for those who are experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), our Advanced Placement Option exempts those who qualify from three first-semester introductory nursing courses. You’ll find that our classes are small, allowing for interaction between students and faculty, and that our instructors are generous with their time and attention.  And unlike many four-year nursing programs which require two years or more of coursework before clinical experience begins, St. Joseph’s puts students at the patient’s bedside within six weeks of starting the first semester.  You’ll complete up to 180 hours of clinical practice each semester, rotating through several departments, including pediatrics, medical/surgical, oncology, geriatrics and psychiatry.  You’ll take courses in professional nursing practice, psychiatric nursing, adult medical/surgical nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics and pharmacology, which complements the “direct patient care” clinical rotations. In addition, students take 30 credits in liberal arts and science courses—such as general psychology, anatomy and physiology, and nursing ethics—through our affiliate, Le Moyne College.   (Please note: Due to full enrollment, St. Joseph’s College of Nursing is currently accepting applications for its Weekday Option for Fall of 2011, and for its Weekend Option for Spring of 2012.) If you choose to further your education, St. Joseph’s graduates are given special consideration for transfer to one of several area colleges offering a BS in nursing through our 2+2 Option.   2+2 Option Students choosing this option may take the national licensing exam and begin working as a registered nurse after earning their two-year associate’s degree from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing, while completing a bachelor of science degree in nursing at one of our partner colleges: Le Moyne College or State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, Nazareth College or St. John Fisher College in Rochester, or SUNY Institute of Technology or Utica College in Utica. The 2 + 2 Option offers several competitive advantages.  Many four-year programs require students to complete at least two years of classroom study before they even begin hands-on patient care. But at St. Joseph’s, you’ll start working with patients just six weeks into your first semester, giving you immediate clinical experience and the opportunity to test your commitment to nursing right away.  In addition, the cost of tuition for two years at St. Joseph’s equals that of just one year at a public university, so the 2+2 Option can add up to significant cost savings. You can earn your bachelor’s degree in four years, but start working as a registered professional nurse after just two years. Dual Degree Partnership The innovative Dual Degree Partnership in Nursing (DDPN) represents a unique partnership between Le Moyne College and St. Joseph’s College of Nursing.  Designed for recent high school graduates, students enroll at Le Moyne College for the full four years, and are jointly enrolled at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing for years two and three of the program, completing two years of full-time study at Le Moyne College in years one and four, and two middle years of full-time study at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing.  This allows high school students to earn both an associate’s degree from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Le Moyne College in a four-year period.  (To progress into the nursing curriculum for year two of the DDPN, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum grade of “C” or better in required coursework.)  Students enrolled in the DDPN program live on campus at Le Moyne for the full four years of their college experience, enjoying all the social and recreational aspects of living and learning at a traditional four-year liberal arts college, while also benefitting from a rigorous, hands-on nursing curriculum that prepares you for the career of a lifetime. Facilities and Campus Life St. Joseph’s College of Nursing is located in Syracuse, the heart of New York state.   A wide variety of entertainment and recreation options are easily accessible, including arts and music, great restaurants and all-season recreation, ranging from skiing and snowboarding to water sports, golf and tennis.  There are acres of outdoor parks and hiking trails nearby, along with a variety of college and professional sports teams, including baseball, hockey, basketball, football and lacrosse.  Armory, Hanover and Clinton Squares, in the heart of the city, offer unique pubs, restaurants, shops and boutiques, along with dozens of ethnic and cultural festivals each year.  Our educational facilities reflect our commitment to excellence. The clinical learning lab simulates a real hospital with patient beds, medical equipment and computerized nursing stations. Classrooms have high-speed Internet access and audio-visual equipment, and the recently renovated nursing library contains 4,000 books and 200 professional journals and newsletters. Our affiliated hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, is a nine-time winner of the National Research Corp. Consumer Choice #1 Award, and is also a recipient of the HealthGrades® 2010 Cardiac Care Excellence and Cardiac Surgery Excellence Awards. The hospital is rated best (5 stars) for joint replacement by HealthGrades® 2010. You’ll have access to this professional expertise, both from our instructors and in your clinical rotations at the hospital, along with our outstanding, technologically equipped classrooms, library and clinical learning lab. Students who choose to live in the College of Nursing’s residence hall will find comfortable accommodations including a large lounge area, kitchen appliances, cable television and laundry facilities.  Students who are enrolled in the Dual Degree Partnership in Nursing at Le Moyne College will live on the Le Moyne campus, just three miles from St. Joseph’s College of Nursing and St. Joseph’s Hospital.  DDPN students may participate in club and intramural sports, have full use of Le Moyne’s recreation center, and are welcome to enjoy various on-campus events at Le Moyne, including concerts, films, lecture, club meetings and social events. Affordability We want any student who is accepted and wants to attend St. Joseph’s to be able to afford to do so.  Our financial aid staff works with students to apply for federal and state aid, student loans and scholarships. You can also gain paid professional experience by working as a student nurse aide at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, after successfully completing your first semester of study.     Investing in your education should have a return value for you!  Here are just a few of the advantages of studying at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing: Hands-on patient care experience after just six weeks A nursing degree for the price of one year in a public college Options for weekday or weekend study Opportunities to earn an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, or both Affiliation with a nationally recognized health care network Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) Outstanding results. More than 95 percent of our graduates pass the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to become registered professional nurses the first time they take the exam. Excellent preparation for a career that enjoys 100 percent job placement. About 85 percent of our graduates are hired by St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, while the remaining 15 percent find work in other health care facilities. Application and Acceptance Applications for the weekday, weekend and the 2 + 2 options at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing must complete the College’s application form, and also submit high school and college transcripts from previous study, along with two letters of recommendation.  Students must have competitive SAT or ACT results; International students must submit an official TOEFL score report.  A personal admissions interview is also required.  Students applying for the DDPN apply through Le Moyne College, and must submit the following by February 1 (December 1 for early decision): Application and essay Academic transcripts Counselor and teacher recommendations SAT and/or ACT test results TOEFL score (international students only) Non-refundable application fee A joint admission committee consisting of representatives from both colleges meets to review applications and make admission decisions on a rolling admissions basis. Le Moyne College will notify all students of the final decision by March 1. For all courses of study, our curriculum goes beyond the science of nursing to embrace the art of caring and compassion, decision-making, cultural sensitivity, and legal and ethical issues that challenge nursing professionals in an increasingly complex and diversified world. If you’re looking for a challenging, rewarding and dynamic career and a way to make a difference, you belong at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing.  Go To Profile Index Page Go To Top Of Page