B.S. in Nursing - Accelerated

If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, the accelerated B.S. in Nursing (62 credits16 months) is your fast track into nursing. Located in the heart of New York City-home to the nation’s best hospitals and clinics-the Katz School’s nursing program prepares highly trained, culturally competent registered professional nurses to provide evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare for people of all ages. Katz School graduates lead with integrity and are committed to improving health outcomes, quality of life and the experience of their patients. In 16 months, you’ll build a solid foundation in nursing theory and concepts; master patient-care skills in top-tier health assessment, clinical skills and advanced clinical simulation laboratories; and complete clinical experiences during medical surgical, pediatric, maternity, psychiatric and community nursing clinical rotations. B.S. in Nursing graduates are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), which prepares you for graduate study and enables you to take on generalist roles in a variety of health care settings.

Candidates for the Accelerated B.S. in Nursing must have completed a bachelor's degree with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 from a regionally accredited college or university. Prior coursework must include the nursing prerequisites below, whether part of or in addition to your bachelor’s.