MISSION:
The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, through an interprofessional learning model, will graduate nurses who will be prepared to provide quality, holistic, scientifically sound, and patient-centered care while optimizing the health and well-being of diverse populations and communities for the betterment of humanity.
VISION:
The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies aims to be the global leader in interprofessional education, preparing the next generation of nurses. The school incorporates the diverse academic programs and infrastructure of Hofstra University, as well as the significant clinical activities and educational resources of Northwell Health.
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Hofstra University has a diverse body of faculty, staff, and students that add to the tapestry of who we are at the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Our school has the distinct and innovative edge of leveraging the immense academic, research, and clinical resources that we have from both Hofstra University and Northwell Health. We are a collaborative team composed of faculty that are practicing clinicians and talented educators, including nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, perfusionists, physicians, pharmacists, and scholars.
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Renee McLeod-Sordjan, DNP, PhD, APRN-BC, HEC-C, FNYAM, FAME, FAAN
Dean and Professor, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies Associate Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
CONTACT INFORMATION 516-463-6700 bsnursing@hofstra.edu hofstra.edu/bsnursing Office of Undergraduate Admission Bernon Hall 100 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-1000
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BS in NURSING PROGRAM
First-Year Student Application Process and Timeline Prospective students submit the Hofstra application or Common Application during their senior year of high school, available at hofstra.edu/apply. The BS in Nursing program accepts a limited number of students. Available spots in the program may fill prior to May 1. We suggest that you submit the deposit as soon as you select Hofstra as your choice. Once those spots are filled, the program will close for further enrollment.
Nursing Program Highlights
First-Year Direct-Entry: BS in Nursing Program
• Actual nursing experience from day 1.
Admission Requirements
• Partnership with Northwell Health, New York state’s largest healthcare provider and private employer.
• High school cumulative grade point average of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale. • Test-optional applicants will be considered. Combined SAT score of 1250 (on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing plus Math sections) or ACT composite score of 28.
• A brand new state-of-the-art building complete with simulation labs and a clinical skills center.
• Strong background in science.
• Guaranteed hands-on clinical hours at Northwell Health, arranged for you.
• Interview with the School of Nursing (selected students).
• Accredited, diverse board-certified faculty.
November 15
Students must apply Early Action to Hofstra University. Apply by November 15 for Early Action 1 or December 15 for Early Action 2.
Late November through January
Select students interview with the School of Nursing.
Beginning mid-December
Students receive DirectEntry Nursing program admission decision.
December 15