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Why Study Nursing
At Hofstra, you’ll begin to gain real nursing experience in the freshman year. Through the University’s powerful partnership with Northwell Health, students benefit from access to a vast network of clinical sites, accomplished clinicians, and cutting-edge healthcare resources. This collaboration ensures clinical placements and meaningful, real-world learning opportunities. At Hofstra, you’ll gain experience in a cutting-edge facility that includes simulation labs with operating rooms and a clinical skills center with fully equipped physical examination rooms that replicate real-world practice. Diverse, dedicated, and experienced certified nursing faculty guide you through an interprofessional curriculum designed to build confidence; clinical skills; and compassionate, evidence-based practice.
The BS in Nursing prepares you to become a provider, leader, and advocate capable of delivering holistic, patient-centered care across acute and primary settings. You’ll graduate ready for entry-level professional practice and equipped with the foundation to pursue advanced nursing roles, graduate study, and lifelong learning in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
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Students may apply by completing Hofstra’s First-Year Student Application for Undergraduate Admission or the Common Application by one of the two Early Action deadlines: November 15 or December 15.
- The Bachelor of Science 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 because nursing applications will be reviewed holistically.
- The final candidates may will be invited for an interview.
- Admission to this program is highly selective with limited seating offered. The deadline to submit the 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 and math sections) or an ACT score of 28 and a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.6.
Applicants must have a strong background in mathematics and science, such as algebra, biology, and chemistry. A high school biology and/or chemistry course with 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).
Note: Applicants may apply with test-optional admission. At this time, international students are not eligible for this program.
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State-of-the-Art Nursing Facilities
The Science and 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, graduate, and doctoral degree programs.
Hofstra-Northwell Connection
Hofstra’s undergraduate nursing program leverages the clinical and educational resources of Hofstra University and Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare provider. Students begin clinical exposure early, with faculty-guided placements across Northwell award winning sites, such as Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and North Shore University Hospital. Specialties include geriatrics, OB/GYN, emergency medicine, cardiology, pediatrics, and surgical care.
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Hofstra’s BS in Nursing is a highly selective direct-entry program. Secure your place in one of New York’s most in-demand nursing pathways.