Welcome to the Department of Nursing and thank you for your interest in our programs. The faculty and staff are dedicated to providing quality nursing education to our students. As the healthcare landscape continues to shift and change, it is vital that we prepare our students for practice in both traditional and non-traditional healthcare environments. The faculty and staff are dedicated to this endeavor and work collaboratively with students, Medgar Evers College administration, and our clinical partners to realize these efforts.

Medgar Evers College offers three nursing programs:  the Certificate in Practical Nursing Program, the Associate Degree in Applied Science, and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BS) for registered nurses.

Nursing Student Facilities

• 15 classrooms with Smart technology.
• Four state-of-the-art nursing skills labs equipped with low-fidelity mannequins.
• A mock hospital simulation room used for high-fidelity simulation experiences.
• A computer lab equipped with 23 computers for nursing student use.
• Administrative and faculty offices.

The Certificate in Practical Nursing program is registered and approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).  The student retention rate is 80% and the student graduation rate is 65% for 2021.  The NCLEX licensure exam performance rate in 2021 was 100% and in 2022 the performance rate was 88.89%.

Our diverse faculty often teach across our programs. You may encounter 4-5 shared faculty. More than 80% of graduates obtain jobs within six months of licensure.

Practical Nursing Program Nclex Scores

2022	2021	2020
88.89% 8/9	100.0% 2/2	87.5% 7/8

The Associate Degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is approved and registered by the New York State Education Department.

AAS Program Nclex Scores

2022	2021	2020
63.08% 41/65	76.47% 26/34	91.18% 31/34

*The AAS Nursing Program courses are held primarily in the Evenings and Weekends.

The Bachelor of Science Degree program The RN-BS Completion Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is approved and registered by the New York State Education Department. The RN-BS completion program provides opportunities for registered nurses to continue their education.

*The RN-BS completion program uses a hybrid modality for teaching and learning.

Accreditation Statement The Certificate Licensed Practice Nursing Program is approved and registered and accredited by the New York State Education Department. The Associate Degree and RN-BS completion programs are approved by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Information regarding the Department of Nursing AAS and BS accreditation can be obtained from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); 3390 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 Tel: 404-975-5000; Fax: 404-975-5020 or www.acenursing.org. Information regarding state approval status may be obtained from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) at 518 474-3817 or www.op.nysed.gov.

AAS Program: Program Completion Rate Completion Data

Expected level of Achievement	Year	Total Student enrollment (n/Value)	On-time	Program Completion Rate
80% completed 100%	2019	53	41	77.35%
80% completed 100%	2020	49	20	41%
80% completed 100%	2021	51	27	53%

RN-BS Program: Program Completion Rate

Expected level of Achievement	Year	Total Student enrollment (n/Value)	On-time	Program Completion Rate
65% completed 100%	2019	Spring 2	2	100%
65% completed 100%	2019	Fall 8	6	75%
65% completed 100%	2020	Spring 12	9	75%
65% completed 100%	2020	Fall 7	7	100%
65% completed 100%	2021	Spring 0	N/A	No Data
65% completed 100%	2021	Fall 0	N/A	No Data

AAS Job Placement Rates

Cohort	Number of Graduates	Number of Responses	Number of Graduates Employed
2020	50	37	37
2021	23	21	21
2022	48	46	46

RN- BS Job Placement Rates 

Cohort	Number of Graduates	Number of Responses	Number of Graduates Employed
2020	20	20	20
2021	16	16	16
2022	4	4	4