Online Degree Programs - Saint Paul's School of Nursing

About

About Saint Paul's School of Nursing

The mission of the nursing and allied health programs at Saint Paul’s School of Nursing is to serve the needs of the community by offering an excellent education exemplifying the highest standards for nursing practice. Nursing is both an art and a science providing a human service. The core values of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence are embedded throughout the curriculum as the foundation for providing care to all. This mission guides the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and the related services provided by the School.

St. Paul's School of Nursing strives to:

Enhance each student’s individual and professional growth, including written and interpersonal communication, and critical thinking and problem-solving competencies.
Develop each student’s professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content.
Promote self-discipline and motivation so that students may enjoy success in their career and in society.
Minimize economic disadvantages as a barrier to postsecondary education by providing financial aid services and by accepting students without regard to age, sex, religion, race, physical challenges, or economic or social background.
Assist graduates in achieving their professional career goals.
Graduate students who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations and have a positive impact on their communities.

PURPOSE

Our purpose at St. Paul’s School of Nursing is to provide nationally recognized educational programs and advance science, practice, and policy to optimize health for all.

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Accreditation

ACCREDITATION, LICENSES, AND APPROVALS

Institutional and program assessments are conducted periodically by qualified examiners and members of the college’s accrediting body and/or by accrediting teams. The purpose of these assessments is to examine and evaluate compliance of the College’s programs, staff, and faculty with accrediting standards and state and federal regulations. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with an accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S Department of Education.

Saint Paul’s School of Nursing satisfies the regulatory criteria for provisional authority to award the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree and the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S) degree by the New York State Board of Regents, New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Room 110 EB, Albany, New York, 12234, 518-474-5889, www.regents.nysed.gov.

Saint Paul’s School of Nursing (Institution ID: 51031007) is registered by the New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12234, 518-474-3852, www.nysed.gov.

Saint Paul’s School of Nursing (Institution ID: I-261) holds Institutional Accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N. Falls Church, Virginia, 22043, 703-917-9053. ABHES is recognized by the U. S. Secretary of Education.

Campus Programs

Queens Village, NY
- Diploma
  - Medical Assistant - Diploma
    Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly. Fortis offers a medical assisting program designed to provide you with knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment as a medical assistant in a medical office or clinic, with skills in office administration, computer, and clinical areas.
    
    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is projected to grow much faster than average nationally, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008-2018 decade and job prospects for skilled medical assistants should be excellent.
    
    As medical technology continues to advance, doctors are increasingly relying on medical assistants to help with various patient care needs. Most medical assistants work in the offices of physicians while others work in public and private hospitals, inpatient and outpatient facilities, the offices of other health practitioners such as chiropractors and optometrists and in nursing and residential care facilities.
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Staten Island, NY
- Associate Degree Programs
  - Associate Degree in Nursing
    If you want to become a Registered Nurse, then enrolling in and graduating from an ADN program at SPSON can put you on the career track you desire.
    
    St. Paul's School of Nursing's Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is designed to provide students with quality academic and clinical instruction. Our program educates students in response to society's continuing healthcare needs while developing lifelong learners and provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to sit for the NCLEX licensure exam. After graduation and passing this licensure exam, students can pursue a career as an entry-level registered nurse in a variety of clinical and hospital settings.
    
    The ADN program can typically be completed over a 2-3 year period. The curriculum includes registered nursing courses, as well as liberal arts courses. The nursing component of the program includes clinical experiences with rotations in both inpatient and outpatient settings where students learn how to perform patient assessments and basic healthcare duties.
    
    In addition to general education courses that include psychology and sociology, core ADN courses include:
    
    Anatomy
    Physiology
    Biology
    Microbiology
    Nutrition
    Fundamentals of Nursing
    Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing
    Nursing Pharmacology
    
    Students also learn about emergency care procedures and the legal requirements for medical personnel.
    
    Careers for Registered Nurses
    There are many career options for registered nurses. RNs provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about all types of health conditions and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families. Through their work settings and experience, RNs can specialize in several areas, such as surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, diabetes management, and mental health. They may also work to promote general health through public education and outreach programs.
    
    Graduates of our ADN program may pursue various nursing positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Job titles for those with a nursing degree may include:
    
    Registered Nurse (RN)
    Charge Nurse
    Director of Nursing (DON)
    Emergency Department RN
    Oncology RN
    Operating Room RN
    Public Health Nurse (PHN)
    School Nurse
    Staff RN
    
    There are also nursing positions that do not include direct patient care. These positions include:
    
    Nurse educator
    Healthcare consultant
    Researcher
    Hospital administrator
    Pharmaceutical or medical supply sales representative
    Medical writer
    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for RNs are expected to increase over the next several years.
    
    The Next Step
    An associate degree in nursing (ADN) provides you with a strong foundation for a successful and rewarding career in the healthcare field, opening up many opportunities for employment in entry-level positions across a variety of settings.
    
    Contact us today to speak to an admissions representative to learn how our associate degree in nursing programs can prepare you to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam to earn your licensure as a registered nurse in less time than you might think.
- Diploma
  - Medical Assistant - Diploma
    Want to obtain a medical assistant degree or diploma? Fortis offers a medical assistant program at several of its campuses in Ohio, South Carolina, Alabama, Indiana, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, Virginia, Arizona, Utah and Pennsylvania!
    
    Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly. Fortis offers a medical assisting program designed to provide you with knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment as a medical assistant in a medical office or clinic, with skills in office administration, computer, and clinical areas.
    
    The demand for medical assistants is growing at an exceptional rate and doctors are increasingly relying on medical assistants to help with various patient care needs. Get your medical assistant degree or diploma (varying by campus) at Fortis by requesting more information today!

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Carnegie Classification:
Not applicable

Saint Paul's School of Nursing

About Saint Paul's School of Nursing

PURPOSE

Queens Village, NY

Diploma

Medical Assistant - Diploma

Staten Island, NY

Associate Degree Programs

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma

Medical Assistant - Diploma

Institutional Accrediting Agency:

Carnegie Classification: