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SUNY GCC - Genesee Community College

Registered Nurses find employment in a wide variety of work environments, such as:

  • Nursing homes
  • Schools
  • Doctor’s offices
  • Businesses
  • Health service organizations
  • Community hospitals
  • Private clinics
  • U.S. military
  • Veteran’s Administration Medical Centers

You may choose to work in a major city, a small town, or even an isolated rural area. Opportunities exist almost everywhere!

Admission Requirements

Nursing Admission Procedures

Information Sessions

In order to apply for either the traditional 4-semester RN program or the Advanced Placement (LPN to RN) Nursing Program at GCC, please attend a Nursing Information Session. Be sure to register for the appropriate session.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • In-person sessions are held in the Med-Tech Building – School of Nursing, which is located across the street from the main campus.
  • Online sessions are held via Zoom and a Zoom link will be provided via email 72-48 hours prior to event.

Traditional Program

DateTimeEventLocationRegister
05/0111:00AM to 1:00PMVirtual Nursing Information Session OnlineRegister

Advanced Placement (LPN to RN) Only

DateTimeEventLocationRegister
04/242:00PM to 4:00PMVirtual Nursing Information Session: Advanced Placement (LPN to RN)OnlineRegister
05/1610:00AM to 12:00PMVirtual Nursing Information Session: Advanced Placement (LPN to RN)OnlineRegister

Why GCC?

GCC’s two-year Nursing program prepares you to pass the national R.N. licensing examination, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This program combines nursing theory with supervised real-world clinical experience on the site of regional health service providers. Unique to associate  degree programs in WNY, the last semester of GCC’s Nursing program includes a four week capstone/internship experience with an RN in a health care setting throughout the Western NY area.

Alpha Delta Nu - Nursing Honor SocietyThe specialized knowledge and hours of practical experience you will gain through GCC’s Nursing program will open doors to all kinds of practice settings. You will be free to pursue the rewards of helping people in a wide range of possible job settings.

You can also join the Nurse’s Club, which focuses on promoting leadership in Nursing. Members are also involved in the community by providing health information and making charitable contributions to health related organizations.

GCC is proud to be a part of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society. Established by the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), GCC was chartered as the Delta Beta Chapter in 2015. Alpha Delta Nu gives nursing students the opportunity to be recognized for academic excellence as well as encouragement to pursue advanced degrees.

Did you Know?

  • Our two-year Nursing program prepares you to pass the national RN licensing examination.
  • We have an Advanced Placement program for LPN to RN students. Currently licensed LPNs who qualify for the program can complete the nursing requirement in 2 semesters.
  • GCC’s Nursing program has an NCLEX pass rate that is higher than both the New York State and National averages.
  • We offer clinical experiences in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wyoming, Erie and Monroe counties.
  • We incorporate technology in the Nursing program, with the use of PDAs, patient simulator mannequins, and hybrid classes.
  • Our Nursing classes are all offered in a combination classroom and online format.
  • Our Nursing program has a state-of-the-art facility in the Med-Tech Park across from the Batavia campus.

Nursing Faculty

Faculty List

Lauren Bartus, MS, NP-C, RN
Instructor of Nursing

Emily Day, MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing

Stephanie Durfee, MSNed, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Beth Felix, MS, RN-BC, CNE
Associate Professor of Nursing

Ruth Gliss, MS, RN
Professor of Nursing
Clinical Coordinator/Advance Placement Coordinator

Rebecca Herlan, MS, RN, CNE
Associate Professor of Nursing

Ellen Lapointe, MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing

Jodi Limner, MS, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Capstone Coordinator

Kristina LoBello, MS, RN
Instructor of Nursing

Crystal Parmele, MS, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Deborah Penoyer, MS, RN
Program Director, Assistant Professor of Nursing

Amy Schnettler-Zak, MS, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing

Program Information

Accreditation and Licensure

The associate degree nursing program at Genesee Community College located in Batavia, NY is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program here

Reporting Requirement for Licensure or Certification in Nursing

New York State prides itself in the high quality of its licensed and certified professionals.  For the protection of its citizens, each license and certificate have requirements that individuals must meet in order to be licensed or certified in New York State. GCC’s academic programs leading to licensure or certification are carefully designed to meet and exceed these New York State requirements. This is a role SUNY plays in protecting the public.  However, other states frequently have their own requirements.

Genesee Community College cannot determine whether its educational program curriculum for Nursing, A.A.S., that if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the licensure and certification requirements for practicing in Nursing in States and U.S. territories other than New York.  Enrolled students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact their State’s licensure entity (if not practicing in New York) to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.

We encourage you to talk to your program director if you plan to practice in a State other than New York after graduation.

Nursing AAS Program Outcomes

Licensing Exam Pass Rate for First Time Takers (2017 to most recent year)

2017 2018 2019
National Pass Rate 79.7% 88.3% 88.18%
New York Pass Rate 81.8% 87.4% 85.79%
GCC Pass Rate 84.3% 90.3% 93.91%

Completion Rate (graduation within 3 years of enrollment in Nursing program)

  • 72% (Fall 2015 cohort entry latest available data)
  • 69% (Spring 2016 cohort entry)
  • 78% (Fall 2016 cohort entry)
  • 67% (Spring 2017 cohort entry)
  • 65% (Fall 2017 cohort entry)

Employment Rate

N = Response Rate

  • 98% employed in Nursing (2016/2017 grads) (N=33.6%)
  • 93% employed in Nursing (2017/2018 grads) (N=34.4%)
  • 100% employed in Nursing (Spring 2018 grads) (N=48.3%)
  • 100% employed in Nursing (Fall 2018 grads) (N=26.3%)
  • 95% employed in Nursing (Spring 2019 grads) (N=38.2%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Nursing Program FAQs

How do I get started?

Once I meet the pre-requisites, how do I apply?

Once you have met the requirements to be considered for admission, in addition to submitting all necessary transcripts you must also file a Nursing Program Admissions Form. Please note: if you are not a current GCC student you must first complete an application to the college which can be done online.

Once I apply, when will I hear if I have been accepted or not?

Deadlines for application are February 1st for Fall term admission and September 1st for Spring term admission.

Notification of decision will be sent via mail on or about October 15th for Spring term admission and on or about March 15th for Fall term admission.

How many students do you admit? Do you admit once or twice a year?

We admit approximately 72 students each semester.

Do you have a waiting list and how long is it?

We keep a waiting list every semester which does not carry over from one semester to another. If you are on the waiting list for a particular semester and are not accepted, you must reapply for the following semester.

I have class credit from another college, will it transfer?

General education and science courses from another accredited college may transfer. Some courses, however, may not be equivalent. Each transcript is reviewed individually to determine what courses will transfer.

I went to another nursing school and would like to transfer to GCC. Does this mean I am starting over?

If you left in good standing (passing), you would need to meet all of the requirements prior to the semester in which you would like to enter. You must submit transcripts and all nursing course syllabi before a decision can be made as to where you would place in our program.

Most importantly, acceptance of transfer students is on a space-available basis. Unfortunately, GCC does not accept students who failed a nursing course in another program.

What expenses are associated with the program (besides tuition)?

You will have to purchase a uniform, lab supplies, an electronic handheld device (smart phone qualifies), and required textbooks. Prices will be reviewed during information sessions as well as at orientation for accepted students before the semester begins.

Can I take my classes at a Campus Center?

Pre-requisites and support courses are available at some campus centers. All nursing courses and nursing labs are at the Batavia campus.

Do you have Nursing classes in the evening or over the summer?

You can take prerequisite and support courses in the summer, but Nursing courses are only offered in the fall and spring.

Most classes are mornings or early afternoons, but there are clinical rotations that meet in the afternoon/evening.

Where can I go for clinical experience?

We have clinical sites all over the Western New York area such as Batavia, Rochester and Buffalo as well as between these major locations. While we do try to assign students within a reasonable distance from their homes, it is not always possible due to needed specialty populations for required clinical experience.

How many students are in a hospital group?

Each hospital group has one instructor and an average of 8 students

LPN FAQs

How do I get started?

Can I start taking college courses if I am still in LPN school?

Yes, you can start taking the prerequisite courses you will need to complete in order to be considered for the program whenever you would like to, when it is convenient for your own schedule.

Will my courses from LPN school transfer to GCC?

Only college level courses will transfer as credit towards the AAS degree. Generally, LPN school courses do not transfer as college credit. However, upon successful completion of the program, LPNs are given credit for the first two semesters of Nursing coursework which is equivalent to 19 credit hours.

Why do I need to have so many courses completed before I can be admitted to the LPN-RN Advance Placement program?

Accepted LPN-RN students are entering the program as second year (third semester) Nursing students, which means every course that is required in the first two semesters (that is not a Nursing course) needs to be completed prior to applying to the program.

Refer to the Degree Requirements for Nursing and Admission Procedures for more detailed information.

Can I apply to the Nursing program if I am still working on my pre-requisite courses?

No, you should determine when you will complete all the required courses in order to be eligible for admission. You should then apply to the program by the appropriate deadline.

What information do I need to send to GCC?

  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official College transcripts from ALL colleges previously attended
  • LPN school transcripts
  • A copy of your current LPN license

Submit this information directly to the Admissions Department.

When should I take NUR 128 and NUR 129?

The semester before you start the Nursing program (NUR211).

These courses are offered every spring/summer and every fall semester. Please note that you must first be conditionally accepted to the program in order to be registered in these courses. You cannot register for these courses yourself.

I tried to register for NUR 128 and NUR 129, but there is a restriction and I couldn’t register. What should I do?

Once you are conditionally accepted to the program and you confirm your intent to enroll, you will be registered for the courses by the Records department.

How long will it take me to complete the program?

The program is 1 year (2 semesters) long. When you enter the program (NUR 211), you will already have completed the pre-requisite courses, including NUR 128 and NUR 129.

Degree Types

Associate In Applied Science (AAS)

AAS Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Upon completion of the GCC Associate Degree Program, the graduate will:

  1. Provide compassionate, coordinated, comprehensive care by partnering with the patient/family/community to meet individualized health care needs and identified outcomes. (Competency #1:Patient Centered Care)
  2. Adhere to legal, ethical and regulatory standards in conjunction with current nursing research and risk management strategies to provide and maintain an environment of safety. (Competency #2: Safe Practice Environment)
  3. Collaborate with the patient/family/community and other members of the healthcare team in planning, decision making and problem solving in order to promote optimal health and move toward the achievement of mutually agreed upon outcomes. (Competency #3: Collaboration)
  4. Utilize available technology and other informational resources to ensure effective communication, promote patient safety and advance patient and organizational outcomes. (Competency #4: Healthcare Informatics).
  5. Integrate organization, delegation and prioritization to promote the attainment of individual and organizational outcomes.(Competency #5:Management of Care)

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for AAS [PDF]

Transfer Opportunities

Starting at GCC saves many students and their families thousands of dollars in tuition. With an A.S. or A.A. degree you will be able to seamlessly transfer within the SUNY network of 64 college and universities as well as to many 4-year private institutions. GCC’s A.S. and A.A. programs were developed as part of the SUNY seamless transfer initiative allowing students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree as a freshman and a sophomore at a community college, then seamlessly transfer to a SUNY four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree. Please reference the SUNY Transfer Pathways for degree programs to learn about any campus specific requirements. Visit the SUNY Core Course Finder to plan out the courses you should complete to transfer to a 4-year SUNY School.

If you are planning to transfer to a 4-year private institution you should work with our Transfer Services office to learn about possible articulation agreements and pathways that exist for many or our degree programs. Some GCC A.A.S. programs also have transfer opportunities.

To learn more about these opportunities and agreements contact the Transfer Services Office, we are more than happy to work with you and answer any questions you may have on building your own personalized transfer plan.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • Chamberlain College*
  • Daemen College*
  • D’Youville College
  • Excelsior College
  • Keuka College
  • Nazareth College
  • Niagara University
  • Roberts Wesleyan College*
  • Sage College*
  • St. John Fisher College*
  • SUNY Binghamton
  • SUNY College at Alfred State*
  • SUNY College at Brockport*
  • SUNY College at Canton*
  • SUNY College at Delhi*
  • SUNY Empire State College*
  • SUNY University at Binghamton
  • SUNY University at Buffalo
  • SUNY Upstate Medical*
  • Trocaire College
  • University of Rochester*

*GCC has current transfer agreements with the above noted institutions.