Department News

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Nursing Department to host site visit

Tue, Sep 6th, 2022

The nursing department at Alfred State will be hosting a site visit for initial accreditation of the baccalaureate in nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

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SUNY grant between Alfred State and University of Buffalo targets improved nursing services for rural areas

Wed, Mar 16th, 2022

Alfred State College (ASC) will receive a two-year multi-campus grant with UB’S School of Nursing to increase enrollment and address emerging trends in nursing education, eventually increasing medical services in underserved populations.

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Meet the Students - Riley Mucher

Tue, Dec 14th, 2021

“The dual degree nursing program was exactly what I was looking for. The program design allows you to get your associates within three years, take your boards, and start working. Then, you only have one year left to earn your bachelor’s degree.” 

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ASC nursing students assist at vaccination clinics

Tue, Mar 30th, 2021

Dozens of Alfred State College (ASC) nursing students recently rolled up some sleeves and got to work helping out at several Allegany County Department of Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

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Alfred State Nursing Dept. grateful for Bethesda Foundation support

Wed, Mar 10th, 2021

Even in the midst of the pandemic, the Bethesda Foundation of Hornell is continuing to provide support that is critical to the ongoing success of Alfred State College (ASC) nursing students.

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Nursing alum/Noyes nurse recognized by DAISY Foundation

Tue, Jan 19th, 2021

Jessica Longwell, a 2015 Alfred State nursing graduate, was recently recognized as an extraordinary nurse by The DAISY Foundation. 

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ASC nursing grad receives 2020 DAISY Award

Mon, Jan 11th, 2021

Kurt Zeltwanger, a 2017 Alfred State nursing graduate, was recently honored with the 2020 DAISY Award.

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Spotlight on nursing alum Amy Campbell

Mon, Dec 21st, 2020

The University of Rochester School of Nursing recently shone the spotlight on Alfred State nursing alumna Amy Campbell in an online profile article.

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Alfred State professor changing lives inside and outside of the classroom

Mon, Dec 7th, 2020

In addition to being an Alfred State faculty member, Jess is also a family nurse practitioner, a member of her local fire and emergency services department, an adviser to the Hope for Health Club, and so much more. She eagerly gives of her time, talents, and knowledge to so many others, touching lives and making a positive change wherever she goes.

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Alfred UUP Chapter member helps nursing students help each other

Wed, May 27th, 2020

Linda Panter, a longtime UUP member, professor emeritus of nursing at Alfred State, and chapter vice president for academics, wanted to help her students support each other. So, she set up a discussion board through her students’ final course, and invited them to exchange ideas, experiences, and concerns.