Student Resources
The following resources are available to the faculty for student referral.
Health Concerns:
- Director of Employee Health
- Capital Employee Assistance Program
Behavioral Health Concerns:
- Ellis Crisis Intervention Center
- Capital Employee Assistance Program
Financial Aid Concerns:
- Financial Aid Coordinator
Spiritual Concerns:
- Ellis Pastoral Care Office
Academic Concerns:
- Academic Advisor
- Course Instructor
- SUNY Schenectady Student Support Services
- Siena University Student Support Services
Organizations for Students
All students are members of the Student Body Association which is headed by student-elected officers. This association responds to student concerns and helps coordinate social events during the academic year. Regularly scheduled Student-Faculty Committee meetings provide opportunities for discussion of school issues. Recruitment, Curriculum Committee, and the Advisory Committee to the President on Campus Security encourage student participation.
Honor Society
Students have an opportunity to join the Alpha Delta Nu, Alpha Rho Chapter of the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing Honor Society. Induction into the honor society is based on academic performance and participation in community service projects.
Health Services
Employee Health provides Ellis employees and BSON students with work related episodic and preventative health care. Ellis Medicine requires all students affiliated with the hospital to adhere to its policies and procedures to ensure that each student meets health requirements. Employee Health provides the pre-entrance physical examination, free of charge, prior to enrollment. Other services provided include an annual health assessment (questionnaire), and immunizations for health care personnel as required by the New York State Department of Health and Ellis Medicine. In addition, episodic healthcare during regular office hours of Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM is provided for diagnosis and treatment of work/school related injury or illness. Complete confidentiality is maintained at all times. Students with injury or illness not related to work/ school should seek care from an appropriate physician, clinic, or service. The primary responsibility for health rests with the individual and their own family. Students are required to carry insurance. Continuous enrollment is required while enrolled at BSON. Some affiliated clinical sites require proof of insurance. In the event of illness requiring hospitalization or outpatient care, under or uninsured students must assume responsibility for charges. BSON will help students identify basic health needs and use appropriate community resources.