Interested in Nursing?
Why Study Nursing?
The global pandemic brought into clear focus the vital role nurses play in the national healthcare system. Columbia-Greene’s nursing degree opens the door to helping others as well as a career in a stable, secure profession. Nurses are among the country’s most in-demand workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employers will need nearly 3.4 million nurses by 2030, a nine percent increase from 2020. That means the United States will need close to 200,000 new registered nurses every year.
Nursing is an extremely rewarding career. There are numerous employment opportunities in a variety of health care settings. Nurses, even new graduates, are very much in demand. Nursing students often have jobs secured before they graduate. Nurses are needed 24/7, so there is flexibility with hours of employment. Nurses are paid very well and, with the nursing shortage, many agencies offer a $5,000 or more sign-on bonus.
Program Format
Curriculum Code: 0622 I Liberal Arts Credits: 30 I Program Credits: 34
Columbia-Greene’s nursing program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX, the exam that provides licensure for registered nurses. Coursework covers the behavioral and biological sciences as well as the liberal arts. Nursing students learn from trained experts in the classroom as well as in clinical settings.
Columbia-Greene RNs also have the opportunity to earn their bachelor of science in nursing—now required within 10 years of graduation—through a new articulation agreement with SUNY Delhi.
Columbia-Greene’s nursing program recently received an eight-year reaccreditation from ACEN, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI 130 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BI 131 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BI 210 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| EN 101 | Composition | 3 |
| EN 102 | Composition and Literature | 3 |
| MA 102 | Statistics* | 3 |
| PY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PY 201 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Credits: | 30 | |
| NU 101 | Nursing I | 7 |
| NU 102 | Nursing II | 7 |
| NU 201 | Nursing III | 10 |
| NU 202 | Nursing IV | 10 |
| Program Credits: | 34 | |
| Minimum Credits: | 64 | |
| *(MA 110-College Algebra or higher level math will be accepted) |
Ready for the Nursing Entrance Exam?
Please complete the C-GCC Nursing Entrance Exam Request Form. Requests must be submitted at least four business days before the exam date.
Disclaimer: The following information is intended for students who wish to take the ATI TEAS exam in person at Columbia-Greene Community College.
You may take the test twice per admission cycle. Please contact your advisor or nursing admissions counselor to discuss any questions you may have regarding your testing status.
Test sessions are capped at 60 students, on a first register, first seated basis. When the cap is reached, eligible testers will be placed in the next scheduled session. To secure your seat, we recommend registering as soon as you receive notification that registration is open.
ATI TEAS Test Schedule for Fall 2026 Admission Cycle
- Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 9 a.m.
- *Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 9 a.m.
- Saturday, January 17, 202,6 at 9 a.m. is the Overflow/Snow date
*Please be advised that the January 10th testing session tends to fill up quickly. When the cap is reached, eligible testers will be automatically deferred to the scheduled overflow session on January 17th.
If you cannot attend one of your test dates, you may submit your TEAS results from another test session. Contact Admissions for more information on how to submit TEAS results from another test session.
Students requesting academic accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act should contact the C-GCC Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) at the time of exam registration.
Columbia-Greene Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to all educational opportunities for students with disabilities. This process allows sufficient time to complete the required Accommodation Request Form for any student who has not yet established accommodations. Please note that accommodations must be approved in advance and cannot be initiated on the day of the exam.
Students may contact Accessibility_Services@sunycgcc.edu with any questions or to begin the accommodation process.
Students must have an approved Access Plan on file with OAS before accommodations can be implemented.
Career and Salary Outlook
Over 90! That’s the percentage of Columbia-Greene nursing graduates who find jobs as nurses within six months of graduation. Nursing alumni can be found in many health care settings such as hospitals, assisted care facilities, doctor’s offices, and elder care.
Program Completion
2023: 79%, 2022: 84%, 2021: 91%
Student Evaluation of Clinical Agencies
Percent of students satisfied with clinical agencies: 88% (2023), 92% (2022), 92% (2021)
Student Satisfaction with College Support Services
Percent of students satisfied with support services: 98% (2023), 95% (2022), 95% (2021)
Student Satisfaction with Meeting Nursing Program Student Learning Outcomes
Percent of students satisfied, very satisfied, or highly satisfied in their ability to meet program student learning outcomes: 95% (2023), 100% (2022), 99% (2021)
NCLEX Passing Rate
Columbia-Greene graduates: 100% (2023 Q2), 65% (2022), 85.96% (2021), 92.45% (2020)
Graduate Satisfaction with Meeting Nursing Program Student Learning Outcomes
Percent of graduates satisfied, very satisfied, or highly satisfied in their ability to meet program student learning outcomes: 97% (2022), 97% (2021), 100% (2020)
Employer Satisfaction with Graduates’ Ability to Meet Nursing Program Student Learning Outcomes
Percent of employers satisfied, very satisfied, or highly satisfied in graduates’ ability to meet program student learning outcomes: 100% (2022), 89% (2021),100% (2020)
Employment Data (6 months after graduation)
Percent of graduates able to find employment as nurses: 100% (2022), 94% (2021), 97% (2020)