The Belanger School of Nursing
The academic and clinical foundation for a successful career
The Belanger School of Nursing prepares individuals for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. The program is registered by the New York State Education Department jointly with Schenectady County Community College. This hospital-based school awards an Associate in Science degree in Nursing conferred by the Ellis Medicine Board of Trustees.
The 64 credit curriculum is designed to be completed in four semesters. The primary focus of instruction is the care of the hospitalized patient with emphasis on clinical practice.
The Belanger School of Nursing has articulation agreements with S.U.N.Y., Polytechnic Institute at Utica/Rome, Siena University, The Sage Colleges, Chamberlain College, Empire State College, Excelsior College, Maria College, SUNY Delhi and Grand Canyon University. Following graduation from the School of Nursing, a bachelor's degree in nursing may be obtained after two years of full time study.
Many graduates of the School of Nursing choose to begin their nursing careers at Ellis Medicine. All departments that employ registered nurses welcome new graduates of Ellis Medicine's own nursing school.
The Belanger School of Nursing’s curriculum is registered by the University of the State of New York, State Education Department, Office of the Professions to award the Associate in Science, Nursing degree. The program meets the licensure requirements for New York State. A determination has not yet been made regarding the licensure requirements of other states.
CLICK HERE for the Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements by State
Application Completion Deadline - January 31, 2026
Application and all required components (see Application Checklist) must be received no later than 4:00 PM on this date. Applications not completed by this date will not be reviewed for Fall 2026 enrollment.
Call 518.831.8810 for more information.
Belanger School of Nursing Winter Open House & Instant Admission Day
January 8th, 2026 4:30-7:00PM
Join us for our Winter Open House and Instant Admission Day at the Belanger School of Nursing! This event is a great opportunity to explore our program, meet our team, and take the next step toward your nursing career.
Event Highlights
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Campus Tours – Explore our classrooms, labs, and student spaces.
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Individual Transcript Review – Meet one-on-one with an admissions representative to discuss your academic path.
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Financial Aid Q&A – Get answers to your questions about funding your education.
Instant Admission Opportunity
Individuals who meet our Early Decision Criteria and attend Open House may be considered for same-day admission:
Don’t miss this chance to get a head start on your nursing journey.
We look forward to welcoming you to Belanger!