Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing

Program Length & Format

• 11 months; three-semester accelerated curriculum
• 51 credit hours in the nursing major
• Full-time, in-person delivery
• Campuses: New York City (start in Fall) and Pleasantville/Westchester (start in Spring; Summer entry available)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required prior to matriculation
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 for admission
• All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to application
• Applicants who previously failed a nursing course or were academically dismissed from a nursing program are not eligible

Prerequisites

• Anatomy & Physiology I with lab, 4 credits
• Anatomy & Physiology II with lab, 4 credits
• Microbiology with lab, 4 credits
• General Chemistry, 3 credits
• Introduction to Psychology, 3 credits
• Statistics, 3 credits
• All prerequisite courses must be completed within 10 years of planned enrollment and with a grade of B- or better

Deadlines

• Fall (September start, New York City campus): application deadline February 1
• Spring (January start, Westchester/Pleasantville campus): application deadline September 15
• Summer (May start, Westchester/Pleasantville campus): application deadline January 15

Application

• Apply through Pace University Graduate Admission
• Required documents: personal statement, resume covering at least five years of employment, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts from every accredited college or university attended
• Graduate application fee: $70 (per university fee schedule)
• Tuition deposit for Accelerated BS in Nursing (ABS): $300

Selection Process

• Applications not reviewed until all prerequisites are complete and required documents are submitted
• Applicants from other nursing programs considered on a case-by-case basis; additional references may be required
• Mandatory program orientation and mandatory clinical calculation exam session required after admission (pass required to enroll in clinical courses)

Cost & Financial Aid

• Per semester tuition: $24,475
• Total tuition for three-semester program: $73,425
• Graduate application fee: $70
• Accelerated BS in Nursing tuition deposit: $300
• Internal scholarships and awards available, including some specific to the College of Health Professions

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Over 500 hours of clinical experiences required
• Clinical areas include behavioral health, maternal and women’s health, pediatrics, acute care, chronic care, and critical care
• Final semester includes a one-to-one preceptorship; possible specialties: emergency department, ICU, oncology, operating room, NICU
• Clinical clearance requirements include health assessment, immunizations, CPR, criminal background check, and a 10-panel drug screen
• Clinical calculation exam required prior to each semester with clinical courses

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite courses may be transferred; transfer credit requires a grade of B- or better
• All official transcripts from every accredited college or university attended must be submitted

International Students

• Program is not F-1 visa eligible
• Program is not STEM designated

Contacts

• Office of Graduate Admission: Phone (212) 346-1531
• Lienhard School of Nursing general questions: Phone (914) 773-3552
• New York City campus address: 163 William Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10038
• Pleasantville campus address: 861 Bedford Road, Lienhard Hall, Room 28, Pleasantville, NY 10570

The Accelerated Combined Degree Program consists of a BSN and a Master's degree and is designed for people with non-Nursing degrees to move into nursing career.

All nursing courses required for the BSN program are offered on the Pleasantville campus only. The required University Core Curriculum courses may be taken on either the Pleasantville or New York City campus;