Rockland Community College Nursing Program Ranked No. 1 In NY

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Rockland Community College recently rose from No. 6 to No. 1 out of 76 New York nursing schools for its associate’s degree in nursing program.

The ranking was done by NursingProcess.org, a website that compiles nursing education and career information data.

Rockland Community College nursing students achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their latest NCLEX-RN examinations, according to a news release. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing developed the NCLEX exam to test the competency of nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada. The national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for U.S.-educated nurses in 2018 was 88 percent.

"We are very proud of our Nursing Program here at RCC,” says Kathy Hopkins, dean of the School of Nursing, Health and Wellness. “Receiving this number one ranking by NursingProcess.org is an honor as well as a testament to the quality of our program, the hard work by our faculty, and the dedication of the students we serve."

The school’s accredited program prepares nurses for careers in the ever-changing healthcare system and incorporates philosophical beliefs and scientific discipline in the studies. To earn an degree, students need to take 67 credits in four semesters. Tuition costs at RCC are about one-third of other colleges in New York, making it an affordable choice for future nurses.

Tova Klein, Nursing Class of 2021, said she was proud to say she attended the nursing program at Rockland Community College.

"The nursing faculty has skillfully guided us through every step of the way to succeed beyond graduation, and to flourish as nurses wherever our path will continue," she said.

For more information about RCC’s Nursing Program, call 845-574-4223 or email, or visit www.sunyrockland.edu/nursing.