Nursing (AAS)
TWO YEARS TO A REWARDING NURSING CAREER
At Alfred State, our Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing is a traditional two-year degree program designed to prepare students for entry into the nursing profession. Through a combination of classroom instruction, nursing skills labs, simulation experiences, and hands-on clinical learning, students develop the knowledge and competencies needed to provide safe, evidence-based patient care.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination, the gateway to becoming a Registered Nurse (RN).
Why Choose the AAS Nursing Program?
- Earn your nursing degree in just two years
- Gain extensive hands-on clinical experience
- Learn from experienced nursing faculty
- Prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN
- Enter the workforce quickly as a Registered Nurse
- Build a foundation for future educational opportunities, including bachelor's and graduate nursing degrees
Launch your nursing career in just two years and begin making a difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities.
Mandatory Professional Licensure Disclosures Nursing AAS
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Length of Program:
2 Years
Department:
Academic Location:
Alfred Campus
Student Residency:
Alfred Campus
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Accreditation
The Nursing AAS and the BS in Nursing Programs at SUNY Alfred State are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AAS Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404)875-5000
Which Nursing Program is Right for me?
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Practical Nursing12-Month intensive program to quick-start your nursing career.
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Nursing (AAS)Traditional 2-Year path to entering the nursing profession.
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RN to BS in NursingDesigned for RNs who want to advance their career in nursing.
Program Details
Courses You May Take
BIOL1404: Anatomy & Physiology I
Credits: 0-4
NURS4055: Nursing IV Lecture
Credits: 5
Entrance Requirements
Required Admissions Requirements
- Algebra
- Biology
- Chemistry
Required Technical Standards
It is essential that students are able to fully participate, with or without a reasonable
accommodation, in clinical caring for clients as assigned.
Nursing students should be able to:
- Ambulate in a sufficient manner in order to appropriately and safely perform patient care
- Lift at least 35 pounds
- Function in a safe manner, not placing clients in jeopardy
- Maintain confidentiality in regard to professional practice
- Appropriately use standard medical equipment
- Interpret data from electronic devices in a healthcare setting for the purpose of client care
- Maintain professional composure at all times
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
In nursing, you’ll progress from foundational care to advanced clinical practice, integrating specialties like obstetrics, pediatrics, and mental health. With extensive hospital experience, AAS graduates are NCLEX-RN eligible in year three.
Facilities and Labs
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
Program LabsLAND A GREAT CAREER
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