Department of Nursing
Welcome to the Nursing Department:
A Proud Legacy of 80 Years!
The Department of Nursing strives to prepare nurses to practice in a variety of innovative health care settings within a context of rapid global and technological change.
Baccalaureate preparation provides the essential components of a nursing career in the challenging practice environment of nursing and health care.
A master's degree with a major in nursing and
post-master's certificate programs provide preparation for advanced practice roles and many exciting and innovative career opportunities.
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of the Department of Nursing is to provide and promote baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral nursing education in an environment which emphasizes the development of individuals as professional nurses with a vision of their own power, and a clear sense of self and their professional role. The department endeavors to prepare graduates who are critical thinkers, who utilize, transmit, and develop new knowledge through systematic models of scholarly inquiry, and who demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. Preparation for excellence in nursing practice is achieved through the integration of arts and sciences, humanistic concern for the health and well-being of others, and an awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity in a pluralistic society. The Sage Colleges strives to prepare graduates who are assertive and practice client advocates, enabling clients to maximize their own potential. The global and technological context in which the nursing profession continues to evolve is emphasized, with the expectation that our graduates will assume leadership roles as professionals, and citizens in organizations to influence health care delivery, nursing education, and the welfare of society.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate and master's degree program in nursing at The Sage Colleges is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791, and the New York State Education Department.
The Department of Nursing is a member agency of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the National League for Nursing, and the Council of Deans of Nursing in Senior Colleges and Universities in New York State. The Nursing Department has been accepted as a John A. Hartford Foundation Baccalaureate Program Partner for dissemination of Best Nursing Practices in Care for Older Adults.
General Information
Graduate of the nursing program are eligible to take the national examination for licensure as Registered Professional Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Graduate of the nurse practitioner and clinical specialist areas are eligible to take the advanced certification examinations from the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center, Washington, DC. Graduates of the nurse practitioner are eligible for certification from New York State Education Department.
