The Nursing program at CUNY College of Staten Island is featured on the 2020 Best Colleges list! 2020 Best Bachelor's Nursing Degrees: #23
Nursing Department Overview
We provide an effective blend of theory, research, academic rigor, technology, and contemporary practice experiences to help students develop personally and professionally for entry-level and advanced careers in nursing. Our prelicensure program (AAS) prepares students for entry-into practice. AAS graduates are eligible to take the registered nurse (RN) licensing exam. Other degree programs include baccalaureate (RN to BS), masters (nurse practitioner [NP] and clinical nurse specialist [CNS]), and clinical doctorate [DNP]). Several certificate programs are also offered (post-masters NP or CNS and post- baccalaureate advanced certificate in cultural competence for nurses and other health care professionals). The PhD in nursing is offered as part of a CUNY consortium at the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan. Our dedicated and experienced faculty work with full-time and part-time students in many aspects of academic life such as coursework, including classroom, clinical, simulation, and laboratory experiences in professional settings. We offer in-person programs with in-person and online sections available.
See our High Fidelity Simulation Laboratory!
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree
RN to BS (Bachelor of Science)
Graduate Programs
For Registered Nurses seeking to become an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS):
Programs in Nursing Department
- Undergraduate: Associate in Applied Science with a major in nursing (AAS)
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing (RN to BS)
- Advanced Certificate: Cultural Competence (post-baccalaureate - interprofession…
- Graduate: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), MS
- Graduate: Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), MS
- Graduate: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Nursing Faculty & Staff
Academic Support Staff
- Chrisanthi Anastopoulou, HEO Associate; Director of Clinical Placements and Onboarding
- Jessica Pizzolo, CUNY Office Assistant
- Robert Blancke, College Laboratory Assistant
- Eileen Caputo, College Assistant
ACEN Accreditation
The Nursing Programs of the College of Staten Island located in Staten Island, New York are accredited by:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
- Atlanta, GA 30326
- (404) 975-5000
- www.acenursing.org
Program | Degree | Accreditation Status | Last visit | Next visit |
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Associates | AAS | Accredited | Spring 2023 | Spring 2031 |
RN-to-BS | BS | Accredited | Spring 2023 | Spring 2031 |
Masters | MS | Accredited | Spring 2023 | Spring 2031 |
Doctorate | DNP | Accredited | Spring 2020 | Spring 2025 |
Sigma Honor Society of Nursing - Mu Upsilon Chapter at CSI
Department Contact
Nursing Department
Email Nursing DepartmentRandelle Sasa, PhD, RN
Chairperson and Associate Professor
Karen Arca-Contreras, DNP, RN
Deputy Chairperson and Associate Professor
Our accrediting body is:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3433 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9 am to 5 pm