Registered Nurses

What Do They Do?

What Do They Do?

Registered nurses (RNs) educate, provide advice, and provide emotional support to patients and their families about various medical conditions. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. In addition, RNs also deliver and supervise patient care; give medicines and treatments; and assess the outcomes of care, instituting appropriate changes and reporting patient progress as necessary. While many RNs work in clinical jobs, there are increasing opportunities for RNs in research, public health, health care management, and education.

Where Do They Work?

Where Do They Work?

Hospitals employ the majority of RNs. Many RNs also work in physicians’ offices, home health care agencies, nursing homes, other inpatient settings, and other outpatient settings. RNs may also be employed at insurance companies, schools, universities, prisons, manufacturing plants, and even on cruise ships.

How Much Do They Earn?

How Much Do They Earn?

Median annual salary: $107,734.

Entry-level annual salary: $77,481

Supply and Demand

Supply and Demand

Registered nurses are expected to grow statewide by 26%, with over 17,000 average annual openings.

Educational Requirements

Educational Requirements

To become RNs, there are main avenues of education: a bachelor’s of science (BSN) degree in nursing offered by a college or university and an associate degree in nursing (ADN) offered by a community college or junior college, sometimes in collaboration with a hospital. Other avenues into nursing include RN Diplomas and entry-level master’s programs. All nursing education programs include classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and other health care facilities. Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology, and behavioral sciences. Bachelor’s degree programs usually include more training in the physical and social sciences, public health, communication, leadership, and critical thinking.

Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements

To be licensed as RNs in New York State, individuals must graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent and pass the nursing examination (NCLEX) developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. All newly trained associate or diploma prepared RNs are required by NYS to obtain a baccalaureate in nursing within 10 years of their initial RN licensure.

Financial Support

Financial Support

Financial support can come from various federal, state, and private sources. Contact your college or university to learn about the financial aid options they offer, as well as other potential sources of funding that may be available.

Education Programs

Education Programs

InstitutionDegreeCity/TownRegionWebsite

York College CUNY

BS

Jamaica

New York City

Visit

Utica University

BS

Utica

Mohawk Valley

Visit

Wagner College

BS

Staten Island

New York City

Visit

Upstate Medical University SUNY

BS

Syracuse

Central NY

Visit

University of Mount Saint Vincent

BS

Bronx

New York City

Visit

University of Rochester

BS

Rochester

Finger Lakes

Visit

University at Buffalo SUNY

BS

Buffalo

Western NY

Visit

University at Albany SUNY

BS

Albany

Capital Region

Visit

Trocaire College

AAS

Buffalo

Western NY

Visit

Trocaire College

BS

Buffalo

Western NY

Visit

Tompkins Cortland Community College

AAS

Dryden

Southern Tier

Visit

Touro University

AAS

New York City

New York City

Visit

Touro University

BS

New York City

New York City

Visit

Swedish Institute

AAS

New York City

New York City

Visit

The Belanger School of Nursing

AS

Schenectady

Capital Region

Visit

SUNY Sullivan Community College

AAS

Loch Sheldrake

Hudson Valley

Visit

SUNY Ulster

AS

Stone Ridge

Hudson Valley

Visit

SUNY Westchester Community College

AAS

Valhalla

Hudson Valley

Visit

SUNY Plattsburgh

BS

Plattsburgh

North Country

Visit

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

BS

Utica

Mohawk Valley

Visit

SUNY Morrisville

AAS

Morrisville

Central NY

Visit

SUNY Morrisville

RN to BSN

Morrisville

Central NY

Visit

SUNY Morrisville

AAS

Norwich

Southern Tier

Visit

SUNY Niagara Community College

AAS

Sanburn

Western NY

Visit

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

BS

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

SUNY Corning Community College

AAS

Corning

Southern Tier

Visit

SUNY Delhi

AAS

Delhi

Southern Tier

Visit

SUNY Delhi

RN to BSN

Delhi

Southern Tier

Visit

SUNY Broome Community College

AAS

Binghamton

Southern Tier

Visit

SUNY Canton

AAS

Canton

North Country

Visit

SUNY Canton

RN to BSN

Canton

North Country

Visit

Suffolk County Community College

AS

Brentwood

Long Island

Visit

Suffolk County Community College

AS

Selden

Long Island

Visit

SUNY Adirondack

AAS

Queensbury

Capital Region

Visit

SUNY Brockport

BS

Brockport

Finger Lakes

Visit

Stony Brook University SUNY

BS

Stony Brook

Long Island

Visit

St. Joseph's College of Nursing

AS

Syracuse

Central NY

Visit

St. Joseph's University

BS

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

St. Joseph's University

BS

Patchogue

Long Island

Visit

St. Paul's School of Nursing

AS

Queens

New York City

Visit

St. Paul's School of Nursing

AS

Staten Island

New York City

Visit

St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing

AS

Albany

Capital Region

Visit

St. Bonaventure University

RN to BSN

St. Bonaventure

Western NY

Visit

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing

AAS

Utica

Mohawk Valley

Visit

St. Francis College

BS

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

St. John Fisher University

BS

Rochester

Finger Lakes

Visit

Russell Sage College

BS

Troy

Capital Region

Visit

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing

AS

Troy

Capital Region

Visit

Siena College

RN to BSN

Loudonville

Capital Region

Visit

Rochester Regional Health

AAS

Rochester

Finger Lakes

Visit

Rockland Community College SUNY

AS

Suffern

Hudson Valley

Visit

Queensborough Community College CUNY

AAS

Bayside

New York City

Visit

Roberts Wesleyan College

BS

Rochester

Finger Lakes

Visit

Pace University

BS

New York City

New York City

Visit

Pace University

BS

Pleasantville

Hudson Valley

Visit

Pacific College of Health and Science

BS

New York City

New York City

Visit

Plaza College

BS

Forest Hills

New York City

Visit

Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital

AAS

East Syracuse

Central NY

Visit

Onondaga Community College

AAS

Syracuse

Central NY

Visit

Orange County Community College

AAS

Middletown

Hudson Valley

Visit

Niagara University

BS

Niagara University

Western NY

Visit

North Country Community College

AAS

Malone

North Country

Visit

North Country Community College

AAS

Saranac Lake

North Country

Visit

North Country Community College

AAS

Ticonderoga

North Country

Visit

New York University

BS

New York City

New York City

Visit

New York City College of Technology CUNY

BS

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

New York Institute of Technology

BS

Old Westbury

Long Island

Visit

Nazareth University

BS

Rochester

Finger Lakes

Visit

New York City College of Technology CUNY

AAS

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

Montefiore School of Nursing

AS

Mount Vernon

Hudson Valley

Visit

Mount Saint Mary College

BS

Newburgh

Hudson Valley

Visit

Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing

BS

New York City

New York City

Visit

Nassau Community College

AS

Garden City

Long Island

Visit

Molloy University

BS

Rockville Centre

Long Island

Visit

Monroe Community College

AAS

Rochester

Finger Lakes

Visit

Monroe University

AAS

Bronx

New York City

Visit

Monroe University

BS

Bronx

New York City

Visit

Mercy University

BS

Bronx

New York City

Visit

Mohawk Valley Community College

AAS

Utica

Mohawk Valley

Visit

Medgar Evers College CUNY

AAS

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

Medgar Evers College CUNY

RN to BSN

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

Manhattanville University

BS

Purchase

Hudson Valley

Visit

Maria College

AAS

Albany

Capital Region

Visit

Maria College

BS

Albany

Capital Region

Visit

Long Island University

BS

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

Long Island University

BS

Greenvale

Long Island

Visit

Le Moyne College

BS

Syracuse

Central NY

Visit

Lehman College CUNY

BS

Bronx

New York City

Visit

Kingsborough Community College CUNY

AAS

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

LaGuardia Community College CUNY

AAS

Long Island City

New York City

Visit

Jamestown Community College SUNY

AAS

Jamestown

Western NY

Visit

Jamestown Community College SUNY

AAS

Olean

Western NY

Visit

Jefferson Community College

AAS

Watertown

North Country

Visit

Keuka College

BS

Keuka Park

Finger Lakes

Visit

Iona University

BS

New Rochelle

Hudson Valley

Visit

Hunter College CUNY

BS

New York City

New York City

Visit

Hostos Community College CUNY

AAS

Bronx

New York City

Visit

Hudson Valley Community College

AAS

Troy

Capital Region

Visit

Hofstra University

BSN

Hempstead

Long Island

Visit

Hartwick College

BS

Oneonta

Mohawk Valley

Visit

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

AAS

New York City

New York City

Visit

Helene Fuld College of Nursing

RN to BSN

New York City

New York City

Visit

Farmingdale State College SUNY

BS

Farmingdale

Long Island

Visit

Finger Lakes Community College

AAS

Canandaigua

Finger Lakes

Visit

Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences

AAS

Geneva

Finger Lakes

Visit

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

AAS

Johnstown

Mohawk Valley

Visit

Genesee Community College

AAS

Batavia

Finger Lakes

Visit

Elmira College

BS

Elmira

Southern Tier

Visit

Empire State University

RN to BSN

Saratoga Springs

Capital Region

Visit

Erie Coumnty Community College

AAS

Buffalo

Western NY

Visit

Erie Coumnty Community College

AAS

Williamsville

Western NY

Visit

Excelsior University

AAS

Albany

Capital Region

Visit

Excelsior University

RN to BSN

Albany

Capital Region

Visit

Dominican University

BS

Orangeburg

Hudson Valley

Visit

Dutchess Community College

AAS

Poughkeepsie

Hudson Valley

Visit

CUNY School of Professional Studies

RN to BSN

New York City

New York City

Visit

D'Youville University

BS

Buffalo

Western NY

Visit

Daemen University

BS

Amherst

Western NY

Visit

Columbia-Greene Community College

AS

Hudson

Capital Region

Visit

Columbia University School of Nursing

MS

New York City

New York City

Visit

Clinton Community College

AAS

Plattsburgh

North Country

Visit

Cochran School of Nursing

AAS

Yonkers

Hudson Valley

Visit

College of Staten Island CUNY

AAS

Staten Island

New York City

Visit

College of Staten Island CUNY

RN to BSN

Staten Island

New York City

Visit

Cayuga Community College

AAS

Auburn

Central NY

Visit

Bryant & Stratton College

BS

Albany

Capital Region

Visit

Bryant & Stratton College

AAS

Henrietta

Finger Lakes

Visit

Borough of Manhattan Community College CUNY

AAS

New York City

New York City

Visit

Bronx Community College CUNY

AAS

Bronx

New York City

Visit

AMG School of Nursing

AAS

Brooklyn

New York City

Visit

Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Nursing

AAS

Elmira

Southern Tier

Visit

Binghamton University SUNY

BS

Binghamton

Southern Tier

Visit

Alfred State College of Technology SUNY

AAS

Alfred

Western NY

Visit

Alfred State College of Technology SUNY

BS

Alfred

Western NY

Visit

Adelphi University

BS

Garden City

Long Island

Visit