FSC and SCCC Sign Joint Agreement About Online Nursing Program

July 22, 2019

President Nader (front row, 2nd from right) is joined by members of the FSC and SCCC communities

Nursing students, college officials, and legislators cheered as the RN NextStep Joint Agreement between Suffolk County Community College and Farmingdale State College was signed last week.

This important agreement provides a convenient and affordable upward mobility path for nursing students graduating with an Associate in Science (AS) degree in nursing from Suffolk County Community College. Students admitted to Suffolk’s AS in nursing program are guaranteed admission into the FSC Online RN to BS Completion Program, provided they have completed their AS degree at Suffolk and pass their boards to become licensed Registered Nurses.

President Nader said, “The NextStep agreement is a model of inter-institutional collaboration. It will address the growing educational needs of Long Island’s nurses and better assure quality healthcare outcomes. The partnership builds on the strengths of each institution to deliver a highly regarded program that is both flexible and affordable. This is precisely the type of educational partnership that Long Island needs. It adds value to the student experience and enhances the level of care delivered in the healthcare system.”