Professional Licensure

A Tradition of Excellence: By the Numbers

Graduates of the School of Nursing are eligible to sit for the R.N. licensure exam.  Requirements for licensure as a registered professional nurse include passing the licensure exam,  being at least 18 years of age and being of good moral character as determined by the State Education Department.  There is no U.S. citizenship requirement.  A history of a felony or misdemeanor conviction may jeopardize the applicant’s eligibility for licensure.  Any questions regarding these issues should be presented to the Committee on Professions,  State Education Department,  for clarification.

After satisfactory completion of the NCLEX-RN,  a license is issued to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.  A nurse registered in New York State may apply for registration without examination in any other state.

A New York State nursing license is in effect for life unless revoked by the Board of Regents following a finding of professional misconduct.

Registration and Membership Information

The Ellis Hospital School of Nursing is registered by:

New York State Education Department jointly with
Schenectady County Community College
HEGIS CODE: 5208
New York State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Cultural Education Center, Room 5B28
Albany, New York 12230
(518) 474-5851

A Member of:

• National League for Nursing, Council of Associate Degree Programs
• New York State Associate Degree Council
• National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing
• New York State Council of Hospital Schools of Professional Nursing

Approved by:

• the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs for the training of veterans and other eligible persons

Non-Discriminatory Policy

Ellis Hospital School of Nursing fully subscribes to all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in higher education.  No otherwise qualified candidate shall be discriminated against on the basis of age,  sex,  marital status,  religious beliefs,  disability,  race,  color,  national or ethnic origin,  or political affiliation.