History and Founding: Founded in 2008 by a group of nurses to meet the health care needs of rural communities in the Finger Lakes region.

School Nature: Private, non-profit school.

Introduction and Overview

Location: Located in Geneva, New York, the address is 196 North St., Geneva, NY 14456, on the campus of Geneva General Hospital, and is part of the Finger Lakes Health system.

Student Size: Enrolls approximately 130 students each year.

Major Setting: Only nursing majors are offered, awarding an associate degree in applied science.

School Strength

Faculty: All teachers are experienced registered nurses with advanced degrees and national certifications, committed to student learning and maintaining high academic standards.

Teaching Mode: Focusing on practice, students will complete 600 hours of clinical internships in the two-year course, covering multiple clinical areas such as emergency rooms, long-term care, and medical and surgical wards.

Learning Resources: Cooperate with Finger Lakes Community College, and its teachers teach general education courses.

Educational philosophy: Based on the basic concepts of the role of learners in society, patient-centered care, and personal and professional growth through lifelong learning. We are committed to cultivating graduates who can practice safely within the established scope of practice, protect and improve patient health, adapt to changes, and be ready to meet the challenges of the future medical environment.

Focus: Nursing is the only focus.

Cost: Tuition is $10,900 per year and miscellaneous fees are $1,860.

Campus environment: Located on a hospital campus in an urban environment, students can easily use the hospital's facilities and resources for practical learning. Although the school is small, it provides day care services to support students' learning and life.