
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is registered by the New York State Education Department and has earned an accreditation status from the New York State Board of Regents and the New York State Commissioner of Education. It is also affiliated with several nursing organizations such as the National League of Nursing and National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing, among others. With its affiliation with the Northeast Health, this school works closely with the Memorial School of Nursing.
Since it was established in 1903, this school has prepared thousands of students for a fulfilling and rewarding career in nursing. Associate degree and Practical Nurse Certificate programs are offered to provide strong foundation for students to become competent nurses. Graduates of these programs are eligible to take the NCLEX.
Located at 2215 Burdett Avenue, Troy, NY 12180, Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing campus provides comprehensive and sophisticated learning resources. Classroom instructions are conducted within the hospital’s premises while the hands-on trainings are held at fully equipped learning laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment designed to simulate a real hospital setting and practice patient care.
Students are also given the opportunity to have real-world experience in long term and acute care settings including the Samaritan Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital, Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, South Troy Health and On Call Center, Albany Medical Center Hospitals, Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital and St. Peter’s Hospital. Apart from these settings, they are also trained at local physician’s offices, childcare centers and elementary schools.
Graduates of this school have consistently achieved high NCLEX passing rate in both the Associate degree and Practical Nurse Program. The most recent reported data shows a 100% passing rate has been recorded for the PN program. Get additional admission information and the complete school catalog today by visiting SPHP.
Programs Offered
The program list below was created by historical graduation information reported by the school. This list may not represent the current curriculum offered. Visit the school's website to get more information about programs offered.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Nursing (A)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (A, C)
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $9,800-$12,000
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $320 to $380 per credit hour
- Required fees: $2,500
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
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Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $4,587 |
Receiving Student Loans | 100% | $2,750 |
Other Healthcare or Nursing Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing.
- Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Albany, NY (6 miles away)
- Capital Region BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program in Albany, NY (8 miles away)
- Ellis School of Nursing in Schenectady, NY (14 miles away)
- WSWHE BOCES Practical Nursing Program in Hudson Falls, NY (24 miles away)
- Hamilton Fulton Montgomery BOCES - Practical Nursing Program in Johnstown, NY (37 miles away)