Andy Close
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – SUNY Jamestown Community College’s nursing program was ranked among the best associate degree offerings in New York state in 2021 per the Nursing Schools Almanac annual rankings.
JCC’s nursing degree came in at No. 25 of 68 programs evaluated. Rankings are determined by student performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The Nursing Schools Almanac uses 10 years of data to calculate the pass rate among first-time test-takers at each institution.
JCC nursing students have historically done well on their licensure examination, which aspiring nurses must pass to practice nursing in the United States.
SUNY JCC nursing student practicing on a mannequin with the overlay of Nursing Schools Almanac Top U.S. Nursing Schools for 2021. SUNY JCC’s nursing program came in at 25th in the NursingvSchools Almanac annual rankings of associate degree offerings in New York state.
According to the Nursing Schools Almanac, JCC students taking their first licensure exam passed at an 88.8% rate from 2011-2020. In overcoming COVID-19 challenges, May 2020 JCC graduates achieved an 86% pass rate – two percent better than the New York state average. The national pass rate for all nursing programs in 2020 was close to 87%.
JCC graduates in 2018 and 2019 passed at rates of 95% and 94%, respectively.
“Our nursing program is challenging and demanding of students,” said Heather Burrell, JCC’s director of nursing. “It is built that way to prepare our graduates to pass the licensure examination and be successful registered nurses. I am proud of the many accolades our students and faculty have earned. The Nursing Schools Almanac ranking is the latest, and a tribute to their hard work and dedication.”
JCC graduates are prepared for nursing careers and to pursue further education. JCC has transfer agreements with nine regional colleges for those interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing, as well as a dual enrollment program with St. Bonaventure University.
Those wishing to learn more about JCC’s nursing program are encouraged to attend spring open house events from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on March 26 on the Jamestown Campus and 10 a.m.-noon April 2 on the Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean, N.Y. The college is also holding a virtual open house at 7 p.m. on March 23.
The in-person events give students opportunities to complete their admissions application, learn about scholarships and financial aid, tour campus, learn about support services, and talk with current students, faculty, and staff. Online attendees can also converse with faculty and staff.
Additionally, JCC extended its fall 2022 nursing program application due to COVID-19 circumstances. The extension helps students who missed mandatory information sessions between November and January and those who did not meet program eligibility requirements by the original Feb. 1 deadline.
