A Caring Profession
When you choose Maria, you become part of one of the Capital Region’s strongest, most respected nursing programs. We’ve been preparing students for nearly 65 years—and have graduated more than 8,000 students from our nursing programs. Our graduates are prominent leaders in healthcare who are paving the way to improve patient care and build healthier communities. Maria graduates can be found in virtually every healthcare setting in the Capital Region and in facilities across the nation. At Maria College, you will gain the knowledge, respect, and understanding needed to serve the diverse community around you.
The Maria Nursing Advantage
Maria’s mission, rooted in the Sisters of Mercy legacy, seeks to foster graduates who recognize and respect the dignity of every human person and who will transform their knowledge and skill into caring and compassionate service to others. The core nursing philosophy of Catherine McAuley, the first Sister of Mercy, was “great tenderness” in helping underserved communities.
Online Nursing BS Completion
A 12-month accelerated Nursing BS Completion completed asynchronous online for the motivated NYS RN.
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Nursing BS Completion
Designed to help existing RNs complete their bachelor’s degree and take their career to the highest level through a hybrid in-person model.
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Nursing AAS (RN)
Lays the academic and clinical foundation. Higher than average NYS NCLEX-RN pass rate for college-based RN programs (over 100 graduates/year).
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Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN)
A highly ranked program that prepares students to become an LPN
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Nursing Learning and Education Center
A state-of-the-art nursing teaching and learning facility is located in Maria’s McAuley building. This one million dollar, 6,500 square foot renovation will enhance opportunities for the development of skills and critical thinking for nursing students. Knowledgeable faculty, a caring and supportive environment, the latest in nursing technology, and real-world clinical experiences prepare Maria College nursing graduates for a rewarding and successful career. Click here to learn more about a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Maria College or here to learn more about our accelerated online Nursing RN-BS completion program.
High-tech, real-world experience
Maria nursing students have access to the latest technology, including one of the Capital Region’s most advanced nursing simulation labs and our 3-D virtual dissection Anatomage Table. Virtual patient educational software helps students improve their diagnostic and communication skills. Clinical rotations—in the region’s top hospitals, long-term care centers, and other nursing practice settings—give students invaluable hands-on experience. In Maria’s online Nursing RN-BS program, students will participate in virtual simulation through vSim™ and Shadow Health designed to simulate real nursing scenarios.
A personal, evidence-based approach
Our faculty members are chosen for their combination of expertise and dedication. Instructors draw on their professional nursing experience to provide a solid academic foundation and underscore the importance of evidence-based nursing. As instructors, advisors, and mentors, faculty members model the care and personal attention that distinguish both Maria and our nursing graduates.
