Department News

Nursing students in a lab

Nursing AAS program granted Continued Accreditation by ACEN

Mon, Oct 21st, 2024

“We have worked hard to meet the standards set by ACEN and we are excited to continue to educate and prepare our students. Every visit we receive meaningful feedback that will help us evolve and improve our program.” 

Jody Blankenship

student sitting at her desk

Pioneer PROfiles - Angie Jimenez

Tue, Jul 16th, 2024

“I got this gut feeling that this was going to be a good fit for me. I found a new family, I found my dance team girls, my nursing program and my professors are amazing.”

Angie Jimenez

Dr. Mauro and Rob Price cut the ribbon of the new birthing simulator laboratory

Alfred State celebrates Bethesda Foundation and new birthing simulator

Mon, Mar 18th, 2024

“What a great day to celebrate the amazing partnership we have had for over thirty years with the Bethesda Foundation. This new birthing simulation laboratory will not only impact our students here at Alfred State, but the impact will be felt throughout the southern tier.”

Dr. Steve Mauro

A nursing student works with an instructor in one of the labs on campus.

Nursing Department to host site visit

Mon, Feb 5th, 2024

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

Ashley Ameis in the nursing lab

Meet the Students - Ashley Ameis

Mon, Dec 4th, 2023

“My favorite part of the program is all the hands-on experience you get and the skilled clinical instructors that go with you to the facilities. You always have someone who is there to guide you and show you the right way to do things.”

Ashley Ameis

A group of Alfred State nursing students will travel to Ireland to learn more about the healthcare system in that country. (From L to R): Associate Professor KathyAnn Sager, Avery Grusendorf, Maxwell McCumiskey, Leah McCormick, Bethany Gayhart, and Molly Arnold. Missing Samantha Price.

Group of Nursing students heading to Ireland

Wed, Jun 21st, 2023

“From this trip I will receive the benefits of expanded education and knowledge from living in a different country temporarily, Learning the cultural differences can help me to potentially give better care when I am a licensed RN in the United States.”

Avery Grusendorf

medical workers

ASC Baccalaureate Nursing Program gains initial accreditation with ACEN

Fri, May 12th, 2023

Both the associate and bachelor’s degree programs for nursing at Alfred State are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and registered by the New York State Education Department.

The 2023 inductees into the SALUTE honor society, (From L to R:) Ryan Darrow, Matthew Proper, Jennifer Aul, and Johnathon Helms.

Four new members inducted into SALUTE

Mon, May 8th, 2023

The Alfred State College (ASC) chapter of SALUTE inducted four new members, Jennifer Aul (Avoca, NY), Ryan Darrow (Webster, NY), Johnathon Helms (Portville, NY), and Matthew Proper (Perry, NY). 

Alfred State assistant nursing professor Tara Histed shows a group of attendees to the healthcare forum one of the simulation labs that students receive hands-on instruction.

Alfred State hosts forum focusing on enhancing the local healthcare workforce

Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023

“Any time we come together with people in the field and share the opportunities we have to strengthen the professional workforce is beneficial. We were able to outline the educational programs we have to offer here ...”

Bethesda Foundation members with Dr. Mauro

President’s Society Dinner honors Bethesda Foundation

Thu, Oct 27th, 2022

The Bethesda Foundation was honored for their continued support of Alfred State College at the President’s Society Dinner. The Foundation was awarded the President’s Medallion.