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s the only public institution of higher education in the South Bronx, the College also contributes to improving the quality of life in the borough. For example, the dental patient care facility at the College provides free dental services to approximately 6,000 patients per semester. Students intern locally and graduates often return to work in the very communities they call home. The nursing programs provide educational opportunities for students seeking entry or mobility within a nursing career path as a licensed practical nurse and/or licensed professional nurse (RNA.A.S.). The nursing programs serve as a resource for the promotion of health and wellness for the population of the Bronx and surrounding communities. In 20102011, there were over 120 nursing students enrolled in the clinical nursing course major. This includes students from the LPN and RNA.A.S. nursing programs (day and evening classes).
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Changes in the program include the development of an evening cohort admitted in January 2011 for the RN program; undergoing a reaccreditation survey visit by the New York State Department of Education in March 2010; aligning new student learning outcomes measures with curriculum; and establishing admission standards for both programs beginning Fall 2012. The program also awaits the confirmation of a dual degree option for a RN-B.S. program between Hostos Community College and Lehman College. The nursing faculty continue their participation in professional conferences and making presentations on technology integration in nursing.
The Radiologic Technology program is another example of Hostos’ consistent strength in training allied health professionals. For the past 14 years, every student to graduate from the Rad Tech program has passed the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) on his or her first attempt. Moreover, for the past 20 years, 98.9% of our Rad Tech students have passed the ARRT examination and achieved an 89% grade point average, surpassing the national grade point average by three points. In 2010, Rad Tech students won first place in the New York State Society of Radiologic Science Essay Contest. The merits of the Allied Health program are further evidenced in its partnerships with numerous clinical affiliates, through which students benefit from hands-on training and affiliates obtain early access to tomorrow’s leaders in the field. Radiologic Technology students practice at Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx Lebanon Hospital, St. Barnabas Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Healthcare employers continue to initiate contact with the Allied Health program, seeking to build relationships with our talented students and graduates.