Bryant & Stratton College Announces New Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program in WNY

The College Will Open a State-of-the-Art Nursing Lab for Immersive Education

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bryant & Stratton College announced the launch of its bachelor of science degree in nursing in its Western New York market starting in its Fall term starting September 4, 2024. The College has offered nursing programs since 2005 and has more than 2,000 nursing students currently enrolled in New York (Rochester, Syracuse), Wisconsin, Ohio, and Virginia. The program is now offered for the first time at the College's Southtowns campus located in Orchard Park. While the College currently offers a variety of health care associate and bachelor's degree opportunities in Buffalo, the new bachelor's degree in nursing program at the Southtowns campus will help address the critical need for nurses in Western New York. The College also offers health care degrees in medical assisting, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, health services administration and medical reimbursement and coding. 

Students enrolled in the nursing program will learn vital skills reflective of today's evolving health care environment in two brand-new, state-of-the-art nursing and simulation labs, built specifically for the curriculum. Students will have the ability to earn their bachelor's degree and begin their careers in less than three years. Additionally, in accordance with Bryant & Stratton College's long history of flexible education and remote offerings, nursing students will have the option of completing their liberal arts requirements on campus, online or via live remote courses.

Dr. Richard Guertin, DHA, MSN, RN-BC, CNE, is the Bachelor of Science Nursing program director. He has been an RN for 35 years and served 8 years as a US Navy Corpsman. He has worked in psychiatric, mental health and community health for more than 30 years.

"We are excited to introduce the bachelor's degree program in Orchard Park, addressing the urgent demand for nurses in Western New York." said Dr. Guertin. "By 2030, New York is projected to have a shortage of nearly 40,000 nurses. Bryant & Stratton is ready to educate the next generation of nurses to attack this shortage," he said.

The nursing program is registered and accredited by the Office of College and University Evaluation New York State Education Department. Students interested in applying can learn more on the Bryant & Stratton College admissions page at https://www.bryantstratton.edu/degrees/bachelor-degrees/bs-degree-in-nursing.

ABOUT BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE
Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College, a non-profit institution, has built its reputation and success on a commitment to excellence and high standards. Bryant & Stratton College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. Bryant & Stratton College's accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission's most recent action on the institution's accreditation status on 6/22/2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Bryant & Stratton College has campus locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Continuing Education department. For 170 years, Bryant & Stratton College has offered students access to career-relevant education leading to bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and professional certificates in the fields of healthcare, business, criminal justice, design, financial services, hospitality, human resources, paralegal studies, and information technology. In addition to access to education, Bryant & Stratton College offers students access to tools to help ensure their greatest chance at success through their Career Life Prep® program. Bryant & Stratton works with students to best map individual career paths - teaching the soft skills employers value most, helping establish valuable professional connections and internships and offering career services support even after graduation. Bryant & Stratton College is committed to helping students succeed in their education and beyond.

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