New York University

New York University Nursing Programs

Student Demographics

• 20 Average Age
• 41% Men
• 59% Women
• 0% Veterans
• 74% White
• 12% Hispanic
• 10% Black
• 8% Asian
• 29,430 Undergraduate Students
• 27,575 Graduate Students

New York University (NYU) was founded in 1831 and is a private, non-profit university.

In 1932, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYUCN) was founded and became the second largest private university College of Nursing in the United States. NYUCN was named for Rose-Marie "Rory" Mangeri Meyers.

Rory Meyers College of Nursing offers a wealth of opportunity for students at its main campus and portal campuses, Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, and ten international academic centers in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Accelerated 15-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing — BSN

Those who hold a bachelor's degree in another field are eligible to apply for the program. The program is 15 months in length over four consecutive semesters, beginning in September or January. It is a full time requirement. At the end of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX) to obtain RN licensure in his or her state of practice.

Traditional 4-year BSN

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing offers a traditional BSN program that lasts 4 years. The program prepares students to take the NCLEX to obtain state RN licensure.

Once pre-nursing courses are complete, students can start their nursing courses in their junior.

RN to BS

Nurses who hold an associate's degree in nursing can apply to the RN-BS program.

Applicants who have completed the prerequisite courses more than ten years ago are eligible for admission. However, NYU Meyers does not accept science courses (including Nutrition) that are more than ten years old.

Graduate

Master of Science in Nursing

The graduate level master's program courses are designed for nurses who are seeking clinical practice advanced roles. There are options in the nursing administration, education, and informatics fields. This program will prepare the nurse with a foundation for doctoral study.

Specialty Tracks

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• APN:  Family
• Pediatric NP
• Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
• Nurse-Midwifery
• Nursing Administration
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Informatics

Specialty Programs

• Holistic Nursing
• Palliative Care
• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Herbs, Nutraceuticals, and Supplements

Eligibility Requirements (not all inclusive)

• BS in nursing or BS/BA in non-nursing field together with associate's degree in nursing
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• NY State nursing license
• Prior to entering the specialty courses, at least one year full-time clinical experience as an RN
• Basic statistics course and basic research course at the undergraduate level

Additional MSN Program-Specific Requirements

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care

At least one year of clinical nursing experience with adults and older adults is required. Critical care experience preferred. 

Pediatrics

Prior to entering the pediatrics program, at least one year full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse in pediatrics is required. Also, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required prior to entering the first clinical pediatric clinical course.

Psychiatric-Mental Health

One year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse may be substituted by other equivalent experience in the psychiatric field, psychology, or other closely related social science field.

Nursing Education

At least three years of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse is required.

BS/MS

The dual-degree BS/MS program prepares students to obtain a bachelor's degree in nursing and continue to advance to an advanced level masters degree.

Specialty Tracks

• APN: Adult Acute Care
• APN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• APN: Family
• APN: Pediatrics
• APN: Mental Health
• Nurse-Midwifery
• Nursing Administration
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Informatics

The dual degree BS/MS program is open only to NYU Meyers students who are currently enrolled in the BS program. Students can apply in their third term in a traditional 4-year program or 15-month accelerated students into the dual degree BS/MS.

Eligibility Criteria (not all inclusive)

• Currently matriculated student in BS Program
• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
• Essay
• Students must meet with their academic advisor as well as the master's program coordinator to obtain approval for the change in their program status

Students who have been granted admission into the master's program must have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of completion of the BS in nursing degree, enroll in NYU nursing graduate courses within two years of graduation, pass the NCLEX exam, and obtain professional employment as a nurse before re-matriculating into NYU Meyers master's program 

MS/MPH

The program is completed in three years of full-time study instead of four. Graduates are eligible to sit for national certification exams related to advanced practice role and population-focus.  

Requirements

• BS in nursing or BS in a non-nursing field together with an associate's degree in nursing
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• NY State nursing license
• At least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse

Advanced Certificates

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Family NP
• Pediatrics NP
• Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
• Nurse-Midwifery
• Nursing Administration
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Informatics
• Gerontology
• Palliative Care

Eligibility Requirements (not all inclusive)

• Master's degree in nursing
• GPA of 3.0
• NY State nursing license
• Ability to successfully complete academic/clinical requirements of the advanced certificate programs
• At least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse
• At least one year of clinical nursing experience with adults and older adults is required

Additional Program-Specific Requirements

Advanced Practice Nursing: Adult Acute Care

At least one year of clinical nursing experience with adults and older adults is required. Critical care experience preferred.

Advanced Practice Nursing: Pediatrics

At least one year full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse in pediatrics is required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required prior to entering the first clinical pediatric clinical course.

Doctor of Nursing Practice — DNP

Students in the DNP program have specific training in translating evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice.

Post-BS to DNP (not all inclusive)

• RNs with a BS in nursing or associate's in nursing with BA in other field
• GPA of 3.5
• NY State RN license
• Undergraduate coursework in statistics and research
• One year of full-time RN work experience

Advanced Standing for NPs and Midwives with Master's Degrees

• MS in nursing
• GPA of 3.5
• NY State license in adult acute care, adult primary care, mental health, pediatrics, family or nurse-midwifery
• Graduate coursework in statistics and research
• One year full-time NP or CNM work experience

Post-Master's for Nurses with MS and are Not NPs or CNMs

• MS in nursing
• GPA of 3.5
• NYS RN license
• Undergraduate coursework in statistics and research
• One year of full-time RN work experience

Doctor of Philosophy — PhD

Florence S. Downs PhD Program in Nursing Research and Theory Development

Research Areas

• Chronic disease management
• Family and pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Global health
• HCV
• HIV/AIDS
• Health policy
• Health services and workforce research
• Home care
• Interprofessional care
• M & E health technology
• Mental health
• Occupational health
• Palliative care and symptom management
• Substance use
• Simulation Education

The maximum time to complete the PhD at NYU Meyers is 7 years. Will it take me 7 years to complete the PhD program?

Full time students usually complete the program in four years and part time in six. Seven is the maximum completion time.

NCLEX Pass Rates

The NCLEX pass rate for the first quarter of 2019 was 99%.

Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited the baccalaureate program, master's programs, and DNP program.

The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) accredited the Nurse-Midwifery master's program.New York University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.