Queensborough Community College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Queensborough Community College program in Nursing, established in 1967, has developed into one of the largest Associate degree programs in New York State. Queensborough is, in fact, the major educator of registered nurses in Queens. Clinical nursing courses for students are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.

The Nursing clinical curriculum is integrated into the College setting and provides a strong foundation in general education, biological sciences, and social sciences, as well as nursing science. The Associate Degree Nurse is educated to function in a variety of structured health care settings and provide direct care to patients with common, well-defined health care needs.

Students participate in clinical experiences during each semester of the four core courses in the program, and utilize a variety of private and public acute care hospitals in Queens and Nassau. In addition, the Department has five well-equipped laboratories, a Virtual Hospital utilizing simulation and a Nursing Computer Resource Center.

The program is registered by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, New York 10006, Telephone: 212-363-5555. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Professional Nursing (NCLEXRN).