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Our program is built on a foundation of care, innovation, and leadership, all within a college community that values service to others above all else. If you’re passionate about making a difference, Siena’s nursing program will prepare you to lead with compassion and confidence in the ever-evolving world of healthcare.

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Belanger/Baldwin Dual Degree, B.S.; Maria College Dual Degree, B.S.; R.N. to B.S.;

 School of Science

Dual Degree: November 1

With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, you’ll be in high demand at hospitals, public health agencies, outpatient facilities, and community organizations—just to name a few. There’s a nationwide push for more bachelor’s-prepared nurses to improve patient care, meaning your degree from Siena will open doors to incredible opportunities and make a real impact in the healthcare world. The best part? Our dual degree program earns you two degrees — an associates and a bachelor of science in nursing. 

Siena’s nursing program embraces the philosophy of caring science by fostering a mindful, student-centered learning environment rooted in the College’s Franciscan values. Through a curriculum co-created by faculty and students, the program respects each learner’s unique experiences while cultivating a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space. By encouraging dialogue, inquiry, creativity, and transformative self-directed learning, Siena prepares compassionate, ethical, and innovative nursing professionals dedicated to holistic patient care.

Dual Degree Nursing Program

Baldwin Nursing Program and Ellis Medicine Belanger School of Nursing or Maria College: Earn two degrees— associate’s and bachelor’s in nursing — in four years through a seamless program.

RN to BS Program

A unique and convenient program for registered nurses ready to advance their education and careers.

Join Siena's IPPC Team

Siena’s Interprofessional Complex Care (IPCC) Team gives students the opportunity to work alongside nursing, social work, and health profession peers to support individuals facing complex healthcare challenges. With guidance from expert faculty, students spend 35-45 hours per semester partnering with local organizations to help people overcome barriers to managing their health. Along the way, they build essential skills in collaboration, communication, advocacy, and health literacy—all while gaining real-world experience.

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Siena College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

 

What our Saints Say

Rachel DeDonna '25, RN

"Choosing nursing at Siena College has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. It is more than just a college—it's a family. The sense of community here is unlike anything I’ve experienced, and the friendships I’ve built will last a lifetime. Every day, I’m surrounded by faculty, staff, and friends who inspire me to push myself and remind me of why I’m pursuing this path to make a difference in the world."

Emma Paul '25, RN

"At Siena, the combination of small class sizes and passionate, supportive professors has allowed me to truly thrive in the nursing program. The focus on caring science has not only taught me how to provide exceptional care for my patients, but also how to care for myself. The dual degree opportunity has connected me to countless invaluable resources, hands-on clinical experiences, and professional relationships, all of which guiding me toward a successful future as a nurse."

Madeline Demers '25, RN

"Siena's Nursing program made me the nurse I am today. The rigorous classes and professors at Siena helped prepare me for my NCLEX, leading me to pass on my first attempt in my junior year. As a newly licenced nurse, I wanted to start working my Senior year but was worried it would clash with my classes. My nursing advisors and professors helped me create a class schedule that worked for my hectic life, allowing me to work as a full-time ER nurse in my senior year."

Christyn Moore '24, R.N.

Current role: Registered Nurse on Cardiac/Renal unit "Siena College allowed me to learn not only the curriculum required to become a nurse but also the patience, confidence, and critical thinking crucial to be a nurse. The Franciscan core values tied to the program caused me to bring optimism, diversity, respect, and leadership to my personal nursing practice. The best nurses are Saints!"

Meet the Baldwins

The Baldwin Nursing Program was created thanks to a gift from Thomas J., Jr. '81 & Laurie (Kowalczyk) '80 Baldwin. Nursing is a large part of both Tom and Laurie's life as both of their mothers were nurses, and their daughter and daughter-in-law are currently nurses.

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