Nursing

The Nursing program at CUNY College of Staten Island is featured on the 2020 Best Colleges list! 2020 Best Bachelor's Nursing Degrees: #23

Nursing Department Overview

We provide an effective blend of theory, research, academic rigor, technology, and contemporary practice experiences to help students develop personally and professionally for entry-level and advanced careers in nursing. Our prelicensure program (AAS) prepares students for entry-into practice. AAS graduates are eligible to take the registered nurse (RN) licensing exam. Other degree programs include baccalaureate (RN to BS), masters (nurse practitioner [NP] and clinical nurse specialist [CNS]), and clinical doctorate [DNP]). Several certificate programs are also offered (post-masters NP or CNS and post- baccalaureate advanced certificate in cultural competence for nurses and other health care professionals). The PhD in nursing is offered as part of a CUNY consortium at the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan. Our dedicated and experienced faculty work with full-time and part-time students in many aspects of academic life such as coursework, including classroom, clinical, simulation, and laboratory experiences in professional settings. We offer in-person programs with in-person and online sections available.

For Registered Nurses seeking to become an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS):

Masters of Science
Doctor of Nursing Practice

  • Chrisanthi Anastopoulou, Deputy Director of Clinical Placements and Onboarding
  • Jessica Pizzolo, CUNY Office Assistant
  • Robert Blancke, College Laboratory Assistant
  • Eileen Caputo, College Assistant

The Nursing Programs of the College of Staten Island located in Staten Island, New York are accredited by:

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


 

Program Degree Accreditation Status Last visit Next visit
Associates AAS Accredited Spring 2023 Spring 2031
RN-to-BS BS Accredited Spring 2023 Spring 2031
Masters MS Accredited Spring 2023 Spring 2031
Doctorate DNP Accredited Spring 2020 Spring 2025

 

Marcus Hall / 5S-213
Willowbrook Campus

Department Contact

Nursing Department

Email Nursing Department

Randelle Sasa, PhD, RN

Chairperson and Associate Professor

Email Randelle Sasa, PhD, RN

Karen Arca-Contreras, DNP, RN

Deputy Chairperson and Associate Professor

Email Karen Arca-Contreras, DNP, RN

Our accrediting body is:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326

Monday - Friday 
9 am to  5 pm