The Belanger School of Nursing
Open House on May 1, 2025
Join us for our OPEN HOUSE on May 1, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Belanger School of Nursing (650 McClellan St. Schenectady, NY). Bring your transcripts, receive a tour, and get answers to all your program and financial aid questions!
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 S.U.N.Y., Polytechnic Institute at Utica/Rome, Siena College, The Sage Colleges, Chamberlain College, Empire State College, Excelsior College, Maria College, SUNY Delhi and Grand Canyon University. Following graduation from the School of Nursing, a bachelor's degree in nursing may be obtained after two years of full time study.
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.
The Belanger School of Nursing’s curriculum, program of study, meets the educational requirements to award the Associate in Science, Nursing degree upon successful completion of the program. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam for Registered Nurse licensure in New York. Other states may have different educational requirements for Registered Nurse licensure. The Belanger School of Nursing has not made a determination of whether the curriculum meets educational requirements for professional licensure in states other than New York.
CLICK HERE for the Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements by State
Application Completion Deadline - June 1, 2025
Application and all required components (see Application Checklist) must be received no later than 4:00 PM on this date. Applications not completed by this date will not be reviewed for Fall 2025 enrollment.
Call 518.831.8810 for more information.
HESI Admission Test Info
The HESI A2 exam is an online, virtually proctored exam. We require the HESI exam for all applicants unless they are a licesnced LPN or a direct admission from the Health Studies or Nutrition Program at SUNY Schenectady.
There is no minimum score requirement for the HESI exam.
See HESI A2 Exam Instructions for information on exam registration.
Call 518.831.8810 for more information.