The Phillips School of Nursing (PSON) at Mount Sinai Beth Israel announced today that it has received approval from the New York State Education Department to offer a second degree accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (ABSN) beginning in the spring of 2017.
Designed for students and professionals who already have a bachelor's degree in another discipline, this full-time program leads to an ABSN degree in as little as 15 months. Following a New York State mandate, the first cohort will accept 40 students. The program is intended for academically talented, compassionate professionals who are highly motivated to become registered nurses. Graduates are eligible for licensure as registered nurses and qualify for admission to graduate programs.
"The nursing profession has never before experienced such professional opportunity," said Todd F. Ambrosia, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, Dean of PSON. "At our school, we are committed to preparing our graduates to become highly skilled professional clinicians in a variety of settings."
The degree consists of a minimum of 120 credits, of which 54 will be designated for nursing courses offered at the School; the remaining credit hours may consist of previous coursework in the natural and social sciences and the humanities completed through an earned bachelor's degree. The accelerated program uses theory and hands-on training to prepare students to care for diverse populations.
PSON's program features nearly 600 hours of clinical experiences at sites throughout the Mount Sinai Health System. Students will have the opportunity to learn alongside some of the best nursing preceptors in a variety of environments including community hospitals, academic medical centers, and neighborhood health care centers—all providing high-quality care to culturally and ethnically diverse men, women, and children.
PSON's accelerated nursing program is currently accepting applications, and the first classes will begin in January 2017.
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