Mohawk Valley Community College’s Nursing AAS degree program has earned continuing accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for eight years, through Spring 2029, the maximum term, for achievement of quality and excellence in nursing education.
“This recognition comes as a result of the hard work and dedication of the faculty and staff to provide our students with the quality education to practice as a registered professional nurse,” said MVCC Dean of the School of Health Sciences Melissa Copperwheat, MS, RN.
MVCC’s Nursing program educates nurses at the associate level to practice in collaborative or leadership roles in hospitals as well as clinics, mental health facilities, and long-term care. Graduates receive an Associate in Applied Science degree, are prepared to enter the workforce with confidence and compassion, and are eligible for the RN New York State licensing examination. Upon completion of the program and the RN licensure, graduates can get a job in nursing anywhere in the United States, and are often sought-after by area and regional employers. Since 2018, graduates have had first-time licensure pass rates and job placement rates at greater than 93%.
Mohawk Valley Community College, established in 1946, is New York State’s first community college with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality educational opportunities for everyone. As the community’s college, MVCC is committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. With campuses in Utica and Rome, MVCC is the region’s primary provider of college education, offering 90 degree and certificate options for its enrollment of 6,000 full- and part-time students. MVCC also serves an additional 6,000 people through its corporate and community education programs, and its campuses welcome more than 50,000 people annually for community events.
