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Hofstra’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing
WHY HOFSTRA?
- Get actual nursing experience from Day 1.
- Clinical and educational resources of Northwell Health.
- A brand new state-of-the-art building complete with simulation labs and a clinical skills center.
- Guaranteed hands-on clinical hours at Northwell Health.
- Accredited, diverse board-certified faculty.
State of the Art Nursing Facilities
The Science & Innovation Center is the new home for the School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. This new 75,000 square foot building, features labs and simulation facilities for nursing students pursuing Hofstra’s new nursing bachelor’s degree program and its nurse practitioner doctoral program.
Hofstra Northwell Connection
Hofstra’s undergraduate nursing program leverages the clinical and educational resources of both Hofstra University and Northwell Health, New York state’s largest healthcare provider and private employer. The program is the latest collaboration in the academic-practice partnership between the two institutions following the establishment of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
Students work directly with faculty to be set up in a clinical placement with one of our partner Northwell facilities. Observations in the healthcare setting begin as early as your first year.
Clinical Placements Include:
Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, Huntington Hospital, and South Oaks Hospital
Over 100 Specialties Including:
Geriatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatrics, and Surgical
Nursing Student Spotlight
Anna Hilas ’25,
Bellmore, N.Y.
“The class size really spoke to me. The student and professors being able to connect is so important. You can get so much help because they know your name.”
About the Nursing Program
The Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for a career in one of the fastest growing professions in the nation.
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Students may apply by completing Hofstra’s Student Application for Undergraduate Admission or the Common Application by our two Early Action deadlines: November 15 or December 15.
Apply for Admission Click here if you’re interested in transferring in to the program
- The Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing is a Direct-Entry program. Students must indicate a major of nursing on their application to be considered.
- Applicants may apply with test optional admission as nursing applications will be reviewed holistically.
- The final candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Admission to this program is highly selective with limited seating offered. The deadline to submit your deposit for admitted students is May 1. Please keep in mind that seats may fill prior to the deadline.
Entry Requirements
Nursing applications will be reviewed holistically, but we anticipate the averages for admitted students to be an SAT score of 1250 (evidence-based reading and writing + math sections) or an ACT score of 28, and a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.6.
Note: Applicants may apply with test-optional admission. At this time international students are not eligible for this program.
Applicants must have a strong background in mathematics and science (e.g. algebra, biology, and chemistry). A high school biology and/or chemistry course with the laboratory is strongly recommended. Applicants should also have a diverse and strong background in high school preparation (preferred three years of English, history/social science, and college preparatory mathematics).
Reach out to BSNursing@hofstra.edu with any questions you may have.
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