The College of Staten Island is a part of the City University of New York System and situated on Staten Island. The college offers graduate and undergraduate programs through the Division of Humanities and Social Science and the Division of Science and Technology. It has largest campus in New York City, measuring 204 acre, which includes a Center for the Arts, an Astrophysical Observatory and Recreation Center. This college is only public college located on Staten Island.

This college started offering a quality Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) with a major in nursing in 1965. The accreditation of National League for Nursing (NLN) was sought and received for the graduation of the first class student and has continued throughout the progress of the program. A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing was initiated at CSI in 1982 and in due course received the National League for Nursing (NLN) accreditation.

A Master of Science in Adult Health Nursing was initiated, providing for Clinical Nurse Specialist preparation in Adult Health in the year 2000. A Federal grant of $637,000 was offered to the college for the resources to meet its program goals. A Masters in Gerontological Nursing, with preparation in the role of Geronatolical Clinical Nurse Specialist was added in 2002 and in 2003, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nursing Practitioner (CNS/NP) was offered for nurses holding master’s degrees include the Advanced Certificate in Adult Health Nursing and the Advanced Certificate in Gerontological Nursing.

Associate Degree

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

This degree program is for high school graduates, and individuals with other degrees or planning to pursue second career. Through this program, a student can set scientific foundation for generalist nursing practice. This program offers supervised clinical learning to the nursing students and practice nursing skills in state-of-the-art nursing laboratories, including a High Fidelity Simulation Center. The student will be eligible to appear for the Registered Professional Nurse licensure exam after graduation.

Bachelor of Science (BS)

The Registered Professional Nurse can continue with professional education by opting for Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. RNs completing an associate degree or diploma program can join this degree course and can opt for study full or part time, pursuing education on health promotion, community health, critical care, leadership, and research. BS graduates offers leadership, management, and more independent nursing roles skills.

Master of Science (MS)

An RN with a baccalaureate degree in nursing is eligible for this course, which prepares for an advanced practice nurses for the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner (CNS/NP) roles. The program has characteristic of cultural competency in the care of diverse populations, theoretical foundations of nursing science, advanced path physiology, examine health policy, and study advanced clinical concepts associated with the care of adults or older persons. This program offers the opportunity of engaging in evidence-based practice through research. The student may opt for full time and part time study.  Full-time students may be eligible for grant-funded assistance. Graduates of the MS in Adult Health Nursing or Gerontological Nursing can assist the profession and their clients’ welfare through evidenced-based practice, leadership, education, and as a consultant in their chosen specialty.

The Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS)

The Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) Program is offered by The Graduate Center in conjunction with the three CUNY master’s programs in nursing:

• Hunter College,
• Lehman College
• The College of Staten Island.

The program addresses the two-pronged mission of The Graduate Center:

• Address the needs of the community
• Provide doctoral education for traditionally underrepresented groups.

The curriculum for DNA program includes

• Study of nursing and other health-related theories
• Research methods

Health policy/health economics in a context of multidisciplinary partnerships to provide quality-based, comprehensive health care.