B.S. in Nursing - Accelerated Making the World Smarter, Safer and Healthier Request More Info Apply Now Attend an Info Session Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Nursing Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology The Nursing Degree for Career-Changers16-month accelerated program in the heart of New York City for those with a non-nursing bachelor's degree B.S. in Nursing — Accelerated 62 Credits I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (16 months)If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, the accelerated B.S. in Nursing (62 credits/16 months) is your fast track into nursing. Located in the heart of New York City—home to the nation’s best hospitals and clinics—the Katz School’s nursing program prepares highly trained, culturally competent registered professional nurses to provide evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare for people of all ages. Katz School graduates lead with integrity and are committed to improving health outcomes, quality of life and the experience of their patients.In 16 months, you’ll build a solid foundation in nursing theory and concepts; master patient-care skills in top-tier health assessment, clinical skills and advanced clinical simulation laboratories; and complete clinical experiences during medical surgical, pediatric, maternity, psychiatric and community nursing clinical rotations.B.S. in Nursing graduates are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), which prepares you for graduate study and enables you to take on generalist roles in a variety of health care settings. Program Highlights Nationally recognized faculty who are deeply committed to coaching, mentoring and guiding the next generation of nursing professionals. State-of-the-art clinical simulation, health assessment and clinical skills labs. Clinical experiences in top-tier hospitals and agencies during medical surgical, pediatric, maternity, psychiatric and community clinical nursing rotations. Interprofessional training opportunities with students and faculty from diverse health sciences backgrounds. Top-ranked university in the heart of NYC: #63 in the U.S. by QS World and #1 Best Value in New York by U.S. News & World Report. 95% of Katz School graduates are employed within six months of graduation. Full Program Breakdown B.S. in Nursing — Accelerated 62 Credits I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (16 months)If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, the accelerated B.S. in Nursing (62 credits/16 months) is your fast track into nursing. Located in the heart of New York City—home to the nation’s best hospitals and clinics—the Katz School’s nursing program prepares highly trained, culturally competent registered professional nurses to provide evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare for people of all ages. Katz School graduates lead with integrity and are committed to improving health outcomes, quality of life and the experience of their patients.In 16 months, you’ll build a solid foundation in nursing theory and concepts; master patient-care skills in top-tier health assessment, clinical skills and advanced clinical simulation laboratories; and complete clinical experiences during medical surgical, pediatric, maternity, psychiatric and community nursing clinical rotations.B.S. in Nursing graduates are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), which prepares you for graduate study and enables you to take on generalist roles in a variety of health care settings. Program Highlights Nationally recognized faculty who are deeply committed to coaching, mentoring and guiding the next generation of nursing professionals. State-of-the-art clinical simulation, health assessment and clinical skills labs. Clinical experiences in top-tier hospitals and agencies during medical surgical, pediatric, maternity, psychiatric and community clinical nursing rotations. Interprofessional training opportunities with students and faculty from diverse health sciences backgrounds. Top-ranked university in the heart of NYC: #63 in the U.S. by QS World and #1 Best Value in New York by U.S. News & World Report. 95% of Katz School graduates are employed within six months of graduation. Swipe to learn more! B.S. in Nursing — Accelerated 62 Credits I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (16 months)If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field, the accelerated B.S. in Nursing (62 credits/16 months) is your fast track into nursing. Located in the heart of New York City—home to the nation’s best hospitals and clinics—the Katz School’s nursing program prepares highly trained, culturally competent registered professional nurses to provide evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare for people of all ages. Katz School graduates lead with integrity and are committed to improving health outcomes, quality of life and the experience of their patients.In 16 months, you’ll build a solid foundation in nursing theory and concepts; master patient-care skills in top-tier health assessment, clinical skills and advanced clinical simulation laboratories; and complete clinical experiences during medical surgical, pediatric, maternity, psychiatric and community nursing clinical rotations.B.S. in Nursing graduates are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), which prepares you for graduate study and enables you to take on generalist roles in a variety of health care settings. Nationally recognized faculty who are deeply committed to coaching, mentoring and guiding the next generation of nursing professionals. State-of-the-art clinical simulation, health assessment and clinical skills labs. Clinical experiences in top-tier hospitals and agencies during medical surgical, pediatric, maternity, psychiatric and community clinical nursing rotations. Interprofessional training opportunities with students and faculty from diverse health sciences backgrounds. Top-ranked university in the heart of NYC: #63 in the U.S. by QS World and #1 Best Value in New York by U.S. News & World Report. 95% of Katz School graduates are employed within six months of graduation. View Curriculum Apply Now Program Links About, Accreditation and OutcomesCurriculum ResearchStudent Life and ServicesAdmissionsVeterans Benefits Admissions & Financial Aid Contact Us AdmissionsDetailed admissions requirements can be found here. Tuition, Fees and Scholarships The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition, fees and refund policies and procedures for all programs.All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. You do not need to submit any additional information. Awards are determined during the application review process. Please note: Students may apply external scholarships (e.g., Fulbright, NSF, government support) toward their tuition but may not combine multiple scholarships from Yeshiva University or the Katz School. Nursing Admissionskatznursing@yu.edu646-592-4753General Inquirieskatz@yu.eduJoin our CommunityLinkedInInstagramYouTubeFacebook Admissions & Financial Aid AdmissionsDetailed admissions requirements can be found here. Tuition, Fees and Scholarships The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition, fees and refund policies and procedures for all programs.All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. You do not need to submit any additional information. Awards are determined during the application review process. Please note: Students may apply external scholarships (e.g., Fulbright, NSF, government support) toward their tuition but may not combine multiple scholarships from Yeshiva University or the Katz School. Contact Us Nursing Admissionskatznursing@yu.edu646-592-4753General Inquirieskatz@yu.eduJoin our CommunityLinkedInInstagramYouTubeFacebook Tour Our Facility The nursing program is housed in a state-of-the-art 30,000 square foot facility in Midtown Manhattan—two blocks from Grand Central Station, surrounded by the best hospitals, schools and clinics in the country. Meet the Leadership Peggy TallierSenior Associate Dean and Professor of NursingDr. Tallier, Ed.D., MPA, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric and family medicine. Prior to joining the Katz School, she was dean of nursing at the Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing at LIU Brooklyn, where she led the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs through a 10-year reaccreditation.In addition, she has served as the research and magnet consultant for Northwell Health and New York-Presbyterian hospitals, founded Vigilance Healthcare, an international nursing education company, and was chief nursing officer and vice president of Patient Care Services at St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center in Midtown Manhattan.Dr. Tallier's research focuses on patient outcomes. She was most recently the principal investigator on a phase-two, multisite research study on perioperative, pressure injury-prevention in surgical patients.Read Dr. Tallier’s full bio. Program News Nursing Students Join National Tradition Read more about them Nursing Students Join National Tradition When Samuel Adu-Gyamfi and Zachary Perlstein stood with their peers at the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 73rd Annual Convention in Seattle in April, they were part of a tradition that has helped shape generations of nurses.Read the story in the Katz School blog. 60 Students Train for Stroke Treatment Read about the simulation 60 Students Train for Stroke Treatment Late this summer, the Katz School gathered more than 60 students and 20 faculty and staff from three health sciences programs—B.S. in Nursing, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology—for an interprofessional education (IPE) event on simulation that was designed to mimic the realities of healthcare teamwork. Read the story in the Katz School blog. Nursing Simulation Center Merges Class and Clinic Read about the center Nursing Simulation Center Merges Class and Clinic At the heart of the Katz School’s B.S. in Nursing is a transformative resource reshaping how future healthcare professionals are educated: the Nursing Simulation and Skills Center. Located within a sprawling 30,000-square-foot facility in the heart of New York City. The Simulation Center dedicates half its footprint—15,000 square feet—to an immersive, technology-rich learning environment that mirrors real-world healthcare settings.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Educator Explores Link Between Trauma, Obesity Read more about the study Educator Explores Link Between Trauma, Obesity Dr. Christy Jared, a clinical associate professor, explored in her doctoral research study the lasting impact of childhood trauma on women’s health and well-being, offering critical insights into the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and obesity in adult women.Read about the study in the Katz School blog. Study Finds Training Prevents Pressure Injuries Read more about the study Study Finds Training Prevents Pressure Injuries A study has found that an educational intervention program significantly improved perioperative nurses’ understanding of pressure-injury prevention, with the benefits lasting for at least six months following the training.Read the story in the Katz School blog. News 12: YU Launches Fast-Track B.S. in Nursing Read the full story News 12: YU Launches Fast-Track B.S. in Nursing Dr. Peggy Tallier, Katz School senior associate dean for nursing, discussed the new B.S. in Nursing with Eric Robinson II, for News 12. “In sixteen months, we prepare you to take your state licensure boards and you're ready to enter the workforce," explained Dr. Tallier EdD, MPA, APRN, FNP-B. "This is a stellar program with stellar faculty, state-of-the-art facility and outstanding curriculum."Read the full story on News 12. Premier Fast-Track Nursing Program Launched Read more about the program Premier Fast-Track Nursing Program Launched Meeting the urgent demand for more competent, caring and qualified nurses in the tristate area and across the nation, the Katz School of Science and Health has created a premier program that will bring nurses into the field in just 16 months.Read the story in the YU blog. Nursing Students Join National Tradition Read more about them Nursing Students Join National Tradition When Samuel Adu-Gyamfi and Zachary Perlstein stood with their peers at the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 73rd Annual Convention in Seattle in April, they were part of a tradition that has helped shape generations of nurses.Read the story in the Katz School blog. 60 Students Train for Stroke Treatment Read about the simulation 60 Students Train for Stroke Treatment Late this summer, the Katz School gathered more than 60 students and 20 faculty and staff from three health sciences programs—B.S. in Nursing, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology—for an interprofessional education (IPE) event on simulation that was designed to mimic the realities of healthcare teamwork. Read the story in the Katz School blog. Nursing Simulation Center Merges Class and Clinic Read about the center Nursing Simulation Center Merges Class and Clinic At the heart of the Katz School’s B.S. in Nursing is a transformative resource reshaping how future healthcare professionals are educated: the Nursing Simulation and Skills Center. Located within a sprawling 30,000-square-foot facility in the heart of New York City. The Simulation Center dedicates half its footprint—15,000 square feet—to an immersive, technology-rich learning environment that mirrors real-world healthcare settings.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Educator Explores Link Between Trauma, Obesity Read more about the study Educator Explores Link Between Trauma, Obesity Dr. Christy Jared, a clinical associate professor, explored in her doctoral research study the lasting impact of childhood trauma on women’s health and well-being, offering critical insights into the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and obesity in adult women.Read about the study in the Katz School blog. Study Finds Training Prevents Pressure Injuries Read more about the study Study Finds Training Prevents Pressure Injuries A study has found that an educational intervention program significantly improved perioperative nurses’ understanding of pressure-injury prevention, with the benefits lasting for at least six months following the training.Read the story in the Katz School blog. News 12: YU Launches Fast-Track B.S. in Nursing Read the full story News 12: YU Launches Fast-Track B.S. in Nursing Dr. Peggy Tallier, Katz School senior associate dean for nursing, discussed the new B.S. in Nursing with Eric Robinson II, for News 12. “In sixteen months, we prepare you to take your state licensure boards and you're ready to enter the workforce," explained Dr. Tallier EdD, MPA, APRN, FNP-B. "This is a stellar program with stellar faculty, state-of-the-art facility and outstanding curriculum."Read the full story on News 12. Premier Fast-Track Nursing Program Launched Read more about the program Premier Fast-Track Nursing Program Launched Meeting the urgent demand for more competent, caring and qualified nurses in the tristate area and across the nation, the Katz School of Science and Health has created a premier program that will bring nurses into the field in just 16 months.Read the story in the YU blog.
