Welcome
Dear Prospective Student:
I want to thank you for considering
the College of Nursing at New
York University to pursue your
nursing education. The College
offers one of the top-ranked baccalaureate
nursing programs in the country,
preparing students to meet the
new and exciting challenges of
professional nursing. Here are
just a few examples of what makes
the College of Nursing so special: |
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- The nursing curriculum provides the opportunity for you to use the outstanding resources throughout NYU to develop a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences.
- Our students' clinical education takes place in the most prestigious medical centers in the world.
- More than 90 percent of our students pass the licensing exam for registered nurses (NCLEX) on the first try.
- Our faculty members are nationally recognized as nursing scholars and leaders in a wide range of specialty areas.
You are making the decision to
join nursing at a time when its
future has never been brighter.
According to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics, Registered Nurses
will have the fastest growing
employment opportunities of any
occupation through 2006. It is
estimated the New York State alone
will need 17,000 additional nurses
in the next five years.
I encourage you to take a closer
look at the College of Nursing
and discover our unlimited opportunities
and incomparable resources. Thank
you for your interest in the College
of Nursing. I hope we will hear
from you soon.
Hila Richardson, RN, DrPH, FAAN
Associate Dean, Undergraduate
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