The Belanger School of Nursing
PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
Ellis Medicine, the Belanger School of Nursing wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its associates degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 4pm on Tuesday, March 24, in room 46 on the second floor of the Belanger School of Nursing located at 650 McClellan Street, Schenectady NY. If you wish to attend virtually, please log into this TEAMS Meeting.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by March 10, 2026.
The academic and clinical foundation for a successful career
The Belanger School of Nursing prepares individuals for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. The program is registered by the New York State Education Department jointly with Schenectady County Community College. This hospital-based school awards an Associate in Science degree in Nursing conferred by the Ellis Medicine Board of Trustees.
The 64 credit curriculum is designed to be completed in four semesters. The primary focus of instruction is the care of the hospitalized patient with emphasis on clinical practice.
The Belanger School of Nursing has articulation agreements with Excelsior College and Western Governors University to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Many graduates of the School of Nursing choose to begin their nursing careers at Ellis Medicine. All departments that employ registered nurses welcome new graduates of Ellis Medicine's own nursing school.
Federal Professional Licensure Disclosures
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to determine and disclose whether academic programs that lead to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in their own state, and for each U.S. State and Territory. The Belanger School of Nursing’s curriculum is registered by the University of the State of New York, State Education Department, Office of the Professions to award the Associate in Science, Nursing degree (“ASN”). The program meets the licensure requirements to become a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
State by state determinations can be found here Federal Professional Licensure Disclosures
Admissions Update: Fall 2026 and 2027
The application cycle for Fall 2026 is now officially closed. We want to thank everyone who submitted their materials. Our admissions committee is currently hard at work reviewing this year's impressive pool of candidates.
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Application Completion Deadline: January 31, 2027
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