Nursing

Health Care Experience, Biology, Algebra

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Matriculation into the SUNY Erie Nursing program is competitive. Applicants with the strongest academic credentials will have the greatest chance for admission. Applicants are strictly evaluated on academic performance and ranked according to cumulative GPA within the last 5 years (all/any colleges attended) and passing the Nursing Admission Assessment (A2) exam. 

Requirements:

• high school graduate or HSE (High School Equivalency);
• academic high school average of 86 percent minimum or above within the last five years for applicants without any college credit;
• minimum GPA of 3.0 at all undergraduate colleges attended within the last five (5) years;
• all required sciences with a minimum grade of C within the last five years; BI 150, BI 151. BI 152 and BI 153 are suggested prior to program entry;
• it is recommended the completion of Anatomy and Physiology be done during a full academic semester;
• all applicants are required to take and pass the Nursing Admission Assessment Test (known as the A2 exam). An applicant who is unsuccessful will have one more opportunity to retake the entrance exam during a subsequent semester. Two failures of the entrance exam will deem the student as ineligible for the program;
• applicants must pass the SUNY Erie Math Placement Test at a higher level than MT 006. (If not successful, applicant must complete and pass MT 006 or have received a waiver from the Math Department.) Any math developmental course must be successfully completed with a minimum passing grade of C. Developmental courses may be repeated only once, including grades of “W” (Withdrawal);
• applicants must pass the SUNY Erie English Placement Test at the EN100 level or above or have received a waiver from the English Department. Any English developmental course must be successfully completed with a minimum passing grade of C. Developmental courses may be repeated only once, including grades of W (Withdrawal);
• a minimum grade of C is required in all developmental courses, pre-requisites, co-requisites and required nursing courses. All pre-requisites and co-requisites in the Nursing program may be repeated only once if a grade below C or W (withdrawal) is received;
• it is strongly recommended that interested students attend a Nursing Information Session. Sign up can be found on the college events calendar home page. These sessions will cover admission criteria into the program and the academic requirements needed for consideration;
• Nursing at North Campus admits students for days (evening program has been deactivated at this time);
• application deadline date for North Campus is February 15 (Fall Admission);
• application deadline date for City Campus is September 15 (Spring Admission);
• the Nursing application is to be completed on-line at www.ecc.edu
• LPNs must have a current, non-encumbered New York State LPN license. Same nursing admission requirements apply;
• meeting program admission requirements does NOT guarantee acceptance into the nursing program;
• admission is also based on the academic qualifications of the student and space availability;
• completion of ALL admission criteria are required prior to deadline date in order to be considered for the designated term;
• if you apply after the deadline date OR if you did not receive a seat due to space availability you must submit a Nursing application for the following term to be reconsidered;
• SUNY Erie does NOT have a waiting list;
• students who are not eligible to return to a previous nursing program are not eligible to enter the nursing program at SUNY Erie;
• students who were unsuccessful at another school of nursing in one (1) nursing core course (NUR, NU) will be deemed ineligible to apply to SUNY Erie;
• students must meet the clinical partners requirements in order to attend and complete nursing clinical requirements. If requirements are not met, this will result in removal and will impact course completion.

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Licensing Exam Pass Rate for First Time Takers (2020 most recent year)
National - 83.23%
New York - 84.9%
SUNY Erie - City - 100%
SUNY Erie - North - 100%

Completion Rate (graduation within 3 years of enrollment in Nursing Program)
City - 75%
North - 61%
Combined Total - 65%

Employment Rate (2019 graduates latest available data)
Combined Total = 92%
Enrolled in a BSN Program = 85%

SUNY Erie Community College Nursing’s curriculum and its program of study meets the educational requirements by the Board of Regents in New York State to award an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) with a major in nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX‐RN exam for Registered Nurse licensure in New York. Other states may have different educational requirements for program completion and licensure requirements. SUNY Erie Nursing has not made a determination of whether the curriculum meets the educational requirements for professional nursing licensure in states other than in New York. If seeking licensure in a state other than New York, please review the requirement of that State’s Board of Nursing. To search a particular State’s Board of Nursing, please visit: https://www.ncsbn.org/contact‐bon.htm

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The associate degree nursing program at Erie Community College located in Buffalo, New York is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000

Accredited by: State Education Department, Division of Professional Education (SED), 89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, West Wing, Albany, NY 12234, (518)-486-2967, OPPROGS@nysed.gov

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This exam is given remotely. A personal computer will be required.

To be invited to take the Remote (required) Nursing Admission Assessment (A2) Exam:

• a Nursing application needs to be completed for their designated term of admission to the nursing program, prior to the appropriate deadline date
• completion of Anatomy and Physiology I (BI 150 and 151); it is suggested that you have completed or be in process for Anatomy and Physiology II (lecture and lab)
• minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (all institutions attended within the last five years)

After the above has been completed, you will be emailed step-by-step instructions on how to purchase and take your remote A2 exam. 

The following is the recommended study material:

• HESI Evolve Reach 3 by McGraw Hill 
• any additional resources (apps, websites ect.) may be used; preparation material must be specific to the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam

A2 Content Exams: All applicants are required to take the Health Education Services Inc. (HESI), Admission Assessment Exam (A2), which measures competencies in:

• Math 
• Reading Comprehension
• Anatomy & Physiology

An applicant who does not attain a successful passing score of 75% for each section tested will have one opportunity to retake the Nursing entrance exam during a subsequent semester. 

If you have already taken and passed our Nursing entrance exam within the last five (5) years, you will not be required to retake it.

If you are unsuccessful in attaining passing scores that are acceptable for admission to Nursing, you may retake the exam only one (1) additional time.

Learning Style/Personality Profile

Learning Styles: 14-item assessment of preferred learning style.

Personality Style: 15-item assessment of personality related to preferred learning style.

Students receive a printout with study tips based on their learning style and personality profile.

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