RN Programs in New York

New York RN Programs

RN programs in New York provide fantastic opportunities for an individual to begin a rewarding and challenging career as a registered nurse. Students can earn a degree in two to four years, and then start an exciting career path.

Those who graduate from RN programs in New York can find a great job outlook on the outside of the program. This is a career that is always in demand. Those who like working with people may enjoy a career in registered nursing.

Becoming an RN in New York

In order to becoming licensed as an RN in New York State, one must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. He or she must also have completed an approved nursing education program. The applicant's education must:

  • Include NY training on identifying and reporting child abuse.
  • Have been at least a 2 year program in general professional nursing.
  • Have included approved infection control and barrier training

One who graduated from a foreign nursing school must also submit a credential evaluation report from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).

In order to become licensed by examination, one must submit an application to the state and pass the NCLEX.

The individual must also have the nursing education program verify his or her education to the New York State Education Department. A practice permit may be granted to those who have never taken the NCLEX.

There is a fee of $143 for licensure and an additional $35 for permit. Foreign graduates must pass the TOEFL to obtain a permit.

One who is licensed in another state can become licensed by endorsement in New York. He or she must submit verification of the current license.

Additional Resources

RN Schools Near You & Online in New York

Memorial Hospital

  • 600 Northern Boulevard Albany, NY 12204
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (518) 471-3221

Excelsior College

  • 7 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203
    Programs: ADN, BSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (888) 647-2388

Maria College

  • 700 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN, RN to BSN
    (518) 438-3111

SUNY College of Technology

  • 10 Upper College Drive Alfred, NY 14802
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (800) 425-3733

Cayuga County Community College

  • 197 Franklin Street Auburn, NY 13021
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (315) 255-1743

Genesee Community College

  • One College Rd. Batavia, NY 14020
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (585) 343-0055

Queensborough Community College

  • 222-05 56th Avenue Bayside, NY 11364
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (718) 631-6262

Binghamton University

  • 4400 Vestal Parkway East Binghamton, NY 13902
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (607) 777-2000

Broome Community College

  • P.O. Box 1017 Binghamton, NY 13902
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (607) 778-5000

Suffolk County Community College

  • Crooked Hill Road Brentwood, NY 11717
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (631) 851-6700

SUC at Brockport

  • 350 New Campus Dr. Brockport, NY 14420
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (585) 395-2524

Lehman College

  • 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West Bronx, NY 10468
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, MSN, Nursing PhD, Pediatric Nursing, RN, RN to BSN
    (718) 960-8000

Bronx Community College

  • 2155 University Avenue Bronx, NY 10453
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN
    (718) 289-5100

Hostos Community College

  • 500 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10451
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (718) 518-4444

Medgar Evers College of CUNY

  • 1650 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11225
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN, RN to BSN

Long Island University

  • 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201
    Programs: BSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (718) 488-1011

Long Island College Hospital

  • 339 Hicks Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (718) 780-1000

Kingsborough Community College

  • 2001 Oriental Blvd. Brooklyn, NY 11235
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (718) 265-5343

New York City Technical College

  • 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
    Programs: ADN, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (718) 260-5500

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

  • 450 Clarkson Ave Brooklyn, NY 11203
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, MSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Physician Assistant, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN
    (718) 270-1000

Long Island University

  • 700 Northern Boulevard Brookville, NY 11548
    Programs: BSN, Health Information Management-Bachelor's, MSN, Physician Assistant, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    1(800)548-7526

Trocaire College

  • 360 Choate Avenue Buffalo, NY 14220
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (716) 826-1200

University at Buffalo

  • 12 Capen Hall Buffalo, NY 14261
    Programs: BSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing PhD, RN
    (716) 645-2000

Erie Community College

  • 121 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203
    Programs: ADN, Medical Assistant, Radiation Therapy, RN
    (716) 851-1001

D’Youville College

  • 320 Porter Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201
    Programs: BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Physician Assistant, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (716) 829-8000

Daemen College

  • 4380 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14226
    Programs: BSN, DNP, MSN, Nursing Administration, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (716) 839-3600

Finger Lakes Community College

  • 3325 Marvin Sands Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (585) 394-3522

SUNY College of Technology

  • 34 Cornell Drive Canton, NY 13617
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (315) 386-7011

Corning Community College

  • 1 Academic Drive Corning, NY 14830
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    1(800)358-7171

SUNY College of Technology

  • 2 Main St. Delhi, NY 13753
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    1(800)963-3544

Tompkins Cortland Community College

  • 170 North St. Dryden, NY 13053
    Programs: ADN, RN
    1(888)567-8211

Elmira College

  • One Park Place Elmira, NY 14901
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, Medical Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)935-6472

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

  • 600 Roe Avenue Elmira, NY 14905
    Programs: Radiography, RN
    (607) 737-4100

Farmingdale State College

  • 2350 Broadhollow Rd. Farmingdale, NY 11735
    Programs: ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (631) 420-2000

Adelphi University

  • 1 South Ave. Garden City, NY 11530
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, MSN, Nursing Administration, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)233-5744

Nassau Community College

  • One Education Drive Garden City, NY 11530
    Programs: ADN, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN
    (516) 572-7501

Columbia-Greene Community College

  • 4400 Route 23 Hudson, NY 12534
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (518) 828-4181

Jamestown Community College

  • 525 Falconer St. Jamestown, NY 14702
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (716) 338-1000

Fulton – Montgomery Community College

  • 2805 State Highway 67 Johnstown, NY 12095
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Radiography, RN
    (518) 736-3622

Sullivan County Community College

  • 112 College Road Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (845) 434-5750

Stony Brook University

  • Stony Brook University Long Island, NY 11794
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, MSN, Physician Assistant, Psych Nursing - Certificate, Psychiatric Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (631) 632-6000

La Guardia Community College

  • 31-10 Thomson Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (718) 482-7200

North Country Community College

  • 75 William Street Malone, NY 12953
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (518) 483-4550

Orange County Community College

  • 115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940
    Programs: ADN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiography, RN
    (845) 344-6222

SUNYC of Technology at Morrisville

  • 80 Eaton Street Morrisville, NY 13408
    Programs: ADN, BSN, RN
    1(800)258-0111

Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing

  • 53 Valentine Street Mount Vernon, NY 10550
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (914) 361-6221

College of New Rochelle

  • 29 Castle Place New Rochelle, NY 10805
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (914) 654-5000

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

  • 24 East 120th Street New York, NY 10035
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (212) 616-7200

Hunter College of CUNY

  • 695 Park Ave. New York, NY 10065
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, Nursing PhD, Psych Nursing - Certificate, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (212) 772-4000

Pace University

  • 1 Pace Plaza New York, NY 10038
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Physician Assistant, Psych Nursing - Certificate, Psychiatric Nursing, RN, RN to BSN
    (866) 722-3338

New York University

  • 665 Broadway New York, NY 10012
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    (212) 998-4500

New York Institute of Technology

  • 1855 Broadway New York, NY 10023
    Programs: BSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (212) 261-1500

Columbia University

  • 116th Street and Broadway New York, NY 10027
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, MSN, Nursing PhD, RN
    (212) 854-1754

Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing

  • 776 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10001
    Programs: ADN, RN
    212-614-6110

Borough of Manhattan Community College

  • 199 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (212) 220-8000

Touro College

  • 27-33 West 23 Street New York, NY 10010
    Programs: ADN, Physician Assistant, RN
    (212) 463-0400

Mount Saint Mary’s College

  • 330 Powell Avenue Newburgh, NY 12550
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (845) 561-0800

New York Institute of Technology

  • Northern Blvd and Valentines Lane Old Westbury, NY 11568
    Programs: BSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (800) 345-6948

Hartwick College

  • PO Box 4020 Oneonta, NY 13820
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (607) 431-4000

Dominican College

  • 480 Western Hwy Orangeburg, NY 10962
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (845) 359-7800

Clinton Community College

  • 136 Clinton Point Drive Plattsburgh, NY 12901
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (518) 562-4200

SUNY Plattsburgh

  • 101 Broad St. Plattsburgh, NY 12901
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (518) 564-2000

Pace University

  • 861 Bedford Rd. Pleasantville, NY 10570
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, MSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (914) 773-3200

Dutchess Community College

  • 53 Pendell Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (845) 431-8020

Adirondack Community College

  • 640 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804
    Programs: ADN, RN
    1(888)786-9235

College of Mt St Vincent

  • 6301 Riverdale Avenue Riverdale, NY 10471
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (718) 405-3267

Nazareth College

  • 4245 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14618
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (585) 389-2525

University of Rochester

  • 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14642
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, Nursing PhD, Pediatric Nursing, Psych Nursing - Certificate, Psychiatric Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (585) 275-2121

Roberts Wesleyan College

  • 2301 Westside Dr. Rochester, NY 14624
    Programs: BSN, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN
    1(800)777-4792

Monroe Community College

  • 1000 East Henrietta Road Rochester, NY 14623
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, Radiography, RN
    (585) 292-2000

St. John Fisher College

  • 3690 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14618
    Programs: BSN, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (585) 385-8000

Molloy College

  • 1000 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11571
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    1(888)466-5569

Niagara County Community College

  • 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd. Sanborn, NY 14132
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (716) 614-6222

North Country Community College

  • 23 Santanoni Ave. Saranac Lake, NY 12983
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (518) 891-2915

Ellis Hospital

  • 1101 Nott Street Schenectady, NY 12308
    Programs: ADN, RN
    1(888)355-4746

Suffolk County Community College

  • 533 College Road Selden Selden, NY 11784
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (631) 451-4000

College of Staten Island

  • 2800 Victory Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10314
    Programs: ADN, Nursing PhD, Public Health Nursing, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (718) 982-2000

Wagner College

  • One Campus Road Staten Island, NY 10301
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (718) 390-3411

St Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center of New York

  • 170 West 12th Street Staten Island, NY 10011
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (212) 604-7671

Ulster County Community College

  • 491 Cottekill Road Stone Ridge, NY 12484
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (845) 687-5000

SUNY HSC at Stony Brook

  • 101 Nicolls Road Stony Brook, NY 11794
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, MSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (631) 444-4000

Rockland Community College

  • 145 College Road Suffern, NY 10901
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (845) 574-4000

St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center

  • 206 Prospect Avenue Syracuse, NY 13203
    Programs: ADN, RN, RN to BSN
    (315) 448-5040

Crouse Hospital School of Nursing

  • 765 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (315) 470-7481

Syracuse University

  • Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 13244
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (315) 443-1870

Le Moyne College

  • 1419 Salt Springs Road Syracuse, NY 13214
    Programs: BSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    1(800)333-4733

Onondaga Community College

  • 4585 West Seneca Turnpike Syracuse, NY 13215
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, RN
    (315) 498-2622

Hudson Valley Community College

  • 80 Vandenburgh Ave. Troy, NY 12180
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (518) 629-4822

The Sage Colleges

  • 65 1st St. Troy, NY 12180
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, MSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
    1(888)837-9724

Samaritan Hospital

  • 2215 Burdett Avenue Troy, NY 12180
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (518) 271-3300

Mohawk Valley Community College

  • 1101 Sherman Drive Utica, NY 13501
    Programs: ADN, CNA, Health Information Management-Associate, RN
    (315) 792-5400

St Elizabeth Medical Center

  • 2209 Genesee St. Utica, NY 13501
    Programs: ADN, Radiography, RN
    (315) 798-8100

Utica College

  • 1600 Burrstone Road Utica, NY 13502
    Programs: BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (315) 792-3006

Westchester Community College

  • 75 Grasslands Road Valhalla, NY 10595
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (914) 606-6600

Jefferson Community College

  • 1220 Coffeen Street Watertown, NY 13601
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (888) 435-6522

Erie Community College

  • 6205 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221
    Programs: ADN, Health Information Management-Associate, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (716) 851-1002

Cochran School of Nursing

  • 967 North Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (914) 964-4296