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Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing

The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing prepares professionals to meet the needs of 21st century urban populations. Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is the largest public-sector nursing institution in New York, a unit of Hunter College, the largest senior college in the City University of New York. School of Nursing faculty are leaders in their fields who bring evidence-based clinical experience, research and teaching directly into the classroom while engaging students in solving real-world problems. Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is the perfect place to pursue a master's or baccalaureate degree, or earn an advanced certificate. . The internationally recognized graduate programs prepare nurses for advancement as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nursing administrators, and clinical nurse leaders...

All programs at Hunter College are CCNE-accredited. Teaching and scheduling accommodate the working adult learner, who is guided by a program or specialization coordinator. Traineeships may be available. Graduate programs:

• Adult Nurse Practitioner - Master's; 42 credits
• Clinical Nurse Leader - Master's; 42 credits
• Community/Public Health Nursing - Master's; 42 credits
• Gerontological/Adult Nurse Practitioner - Master's; 42 credits
• Community & Public Health Nursing/Urban Public Health - MS/MPH; 57 credits
• Nursing Administration/Public Administration - MS/MPA; 57 credits
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Nurse Practitioner - Master's; 42 credits
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Certificate Program; 15 - 24 credits
• Advance Certificate in Nursing Education - Post-Master's; 13 credits

Undergraduate options include a traditional generic BS, an accelerated second degree program (A2D), and a pathway for registered nurses with associate degrees.
The City College of New York offers the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS), a collaboration of Hunter with 2 other CUNY nursing programs.

Highlights:
* Education in New York’s finest magnet hospitals and academic health centers
* A center of editorial excellence: faculty include editors of Nursing Economic$ and Policy, Politics & Nursing Practice and Editor Emerita of American Journal of Nursing
* A wealth of resources: Brookdale Health Professions Library; Health Professions Media Library; Centre for Nursing Research; and the Nursing Laboratory & Simulation Center
* Support for student development, through National Student Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau (Alpha Phi Chapter), multiple campus-wide organizations and services

* Program Facts:
Program Founded: 1943 (nursing courses incorporated into curriculum)
Program Start Dates: Sept, Jan, June (A2D only)
Expected Length Master's: 2 - 5 years (depending on full- or part-time status)
Expected Length Doctor: N/A
# of Faculty: 29
Annual Research Funding: $400,000 (and growing)
Degrees Offered: MS, MS/MPH, MA/MPA, Post Master's certificates
Study Options: full- and part-time

Student Profile - Masters:
Students Applied/yr: approximately 350
Students Accepted/yr: approximately 300
Students Enrolled/yr: approximately 275
Total Program Enrollment: approximately 300 graduate
# of International Students: approximately 5

Student Profile - Doctorate: with Graduate Center, CUNY
Students Applied/yr: N/A
Students Accepted/yr: N/A
Students Enrolled/yr: N/A
Total Program Enrollment: N/A
# International Students: N/A

Admissions at a Glance:
Application Fee: US$125 (non-refundable)
US Student Application Deadlines: Apr 1 fall (Sept); Nov 1: spring (Jan)
Minimum Academic Requirements: NYS nursing license, BSN degree, GPA of 3.0 and above, clinical experience in the field of interest.
Minimum English Requirements: TOEFL 550 (pbt)
GRE Scores are required for dual degree programs

Annual Expenses at a Glance (US$):
In-State Tuition:
Master's: $310/credit
Doctorate: N/A
Out-of-State Tuition: Master's: $575/credit
Doctorate: N/A
International Tuition: Master's: $575/credit
Doctorate: N/A

Contact Information:
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
425 East 25th Street (Between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive)
New York, NY 10010

* Graduate e Programs:
Phone: 1-212-481-5072
Fax: 1-212- 481-4427
Email (Domestic): dmu0002@hunter.cuny.edu
Email (International): dmu0002@hunter.cuny.edu

* Undergraduate e Programs:
Phone: 1-212-481-4773
Fax: 1-212- 481-4427
Email (Domestic): mme0013@hunter.cuny.edu
Email (International): mme0013@hunter.cuny.edu
Website: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/nursing/

Admissions:
Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of US$125. The applicant must also provide:
• A personal statement of purpose indicating your objectives in undertaking graduate study
• Proof of a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
Licensed to practice nursing in NYS
Undergraduate statistics course
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to comment on the applicant’s academic or professional background and ability to undertake graduate study
•For MS/MPH and MS/MPA, GRE scores must be submitted along with any TOEFL or other English-language scores
• Evidence of conferral of all degrees, diplomas, or professional titles from any U.S. and non-U.S. Institutions
• Official College or University transcript(s) from any U.S. and non-U.S. Institutions attended

Expenses and Financial Support:
In addition to tuition and fees, other academic year expenses for independent students include medical examination ($400);
health insurance ($600-1200); malpractice insurance ($20); uniforms, equipment and other miscellaneous expenses ($300); textbooks/supplies ($500); transportation ($675); housing, food and other expenses.

Buildings and Facilities:
Primary classroom and laboratory space for all nursing courses is the Brookdale Health Sciences Campus, located in Manhattan, at 425 East 25th Street, between First Avenue and the FDR Drive. Elective or required courses taught in other departments may be at other Hunter locations. All campuses are easily reached by mass transit or car (no parking facility available). Hunter College also has dormitory space at Brookdale, with a limited number of nursing students accommodated.
The facility has tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, recreation area, small cafeteria and vending machines,

Student Support Services:
The School of Nursing Office of Student Recruitment, Support and Continuity and the College-wide Office of Student Services can help students succeed and make the most of their Hunter experience. Services and resources include everything from advising to counseling to career development to programs for enrichment and even relaxation in the new Sylvia E. Fishman Student Center.
The Hunter College website including athletics and clubs, a virtual handbook for undergraduate students, and various Hunter College policies.

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