Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn is a private institution in Brooklyn, New York. The university was established in 1926 to provide higher education to people of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is recognized as one of the most diverse campuses and the third safest college campus in the United States. The LIU Brooklyn campus is at the intersection of Flatbush and DeKalb Avenues. The first class had 312 students. Most of the students were immigrants or first-generation Americans. The university now serves over 11,000 students annually. Along with the main campus in Brooklyn, the university manages a campus in Brookville.
There are four nursing programs at the school, including three undergraduate programs. The BSN options include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. The school also offers a master’s program. Students that apply to the BSN program may choose from two different scheduling options. Students may either attend classes full time during the day or part time in the evenings and on the weekends. There is also an accelerated 16-month BSN program for students that already have a baccalaureate degree. The university also offers an MSN program with three specialty tracks, including Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Educator.