Welcome to the School of Nursing and Allied Health

Welcome to the School of Nursing and Allied Health at Empire State University!

Congratulations and welcome to Empire State University! We are delighted to have you join the School of Nursing and Allied Health.

Our primary mission is to support your academic, professional, and personal development. We are dedicated to building on your existing knowledge and skills, fostering life-long curiosity, and nurturing a spirit of critical inquiry. Your education here will empower you to make a profound impact on your life and the lives of those you will serve, opening doors to a future filled with possibilities you may not yet have imagined.

At the School of Nursing and Allied Health, you will have numerous opportunities to explore your chosen profession while refining your critical thinking, evidence-based practice, communication, and leadership skills. Our faculty and staff are a highly skilled team of professionals deeply committed to student success. Several members of our team have been recognized for their expertise, receiving accolades such as the SUNY Empire Foundation awards, the SUNY Chancellor’s Award, and the prestigious Fulbright Scholar designation.

We are wholeheartedly committed to supporting you throughout your educational journey at SUNY Empire and look forward to seeing you succeed.

We, at Empire State University, are wishing you great success and fulfillment in your studies.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Hegel, DNP, FNP-C, MS, RN
Program Director of Nursing
School of Nursing and Allied Health

Maureen Kroning, EdD, RN 
Interim Dean
School of Nursing and Allied Health