Statewide Recognition for RCC's Nursing Program

Rockland Daily Staff 

The Rockland Community College (RCC) Nursing program continues to impress independent agencies, making the top of both rankings.  

NursingProcess.org ranked RCC's program #2 out of 153 New York State Board of Nursing-approved schools to pursue an associate degree program in nursing. RegisteredNursing.org ranked the program #5 out of 103 on their annual list of the 2023 Best RN programs in New York State. 

According to Rockland Report, the college's accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program prepares nurses to meet the community's needs. It incorporates philosophical beliefs, scientific discipline, and concepts from nursing research to prepare nurses for careers in the ever-changing healthcare system. Tuition costs at RCC are about one-third of other colleges in New York, making it an affordable choice for future nurses.

"Nurses have always been a linchpin of our healthcare system, a fact underscored by the ongoing pandemic. I deeply appreciate RCC's Nursing Program for working so hard to serve the healthcare needs of our community, and I am so proud of this latest recognition of their excellence! said Dr. Katie Lynch, Officer in Charge of Academic Affairs. "Congratulations to Dr. Maureen Kroning (Dean), Professor Sara Annunziato (Program Director), and all the highly skilled and dedicated faculty who teach in the program."

Dr. Maureen Kroning, Dean, School of Nursing, Health and Wellness, said, "My mother and I are proud graduates of RCC's Nursing Program. The Program's high ranking is the result of the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff and the desire of our nursing students to make a positive impact on the lives of others."