Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing

The mission of Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing, as a single purpose institution, is to provide optimal academic and clinical experiences which will enable individuals to obtain an Associate in Applied Science Degree, and be eligible for licensure as Registered Professional Nurses. The education program prepares graduates to utilize the knowledge and skills necessary to problem-solve, think critcally and collaborate as necessary with health care providers in managing the care of clients. The education also prepares them to be responsible for their own personal and professional growth.

The aim is to graduate nurses who will provide high quality, culturally sensitive and compassionate care in diverse acute and community settings. They will be flexible, accountable, practice ethically, and maintain the legal standards of the profession.

Welcome to the Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing located in Manhattan—the heart of New York City. We are delighted that you are considering or have already chosen our School to pursue your Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

As part of New York City’s renowned Beth Israel Medical Center, the School attracts a diverse group of the best and brightest individuals to the nursing profession. We offer students an outstanding academic program with the opportunity for hands-on clinical experience at a full-service teaching hospital.

We are proud to report that approximately 90% of our graduates pass the National Council Licensure Exam-RN (NCLEX-RN) on their first try--one of the highest pass rates in New York State.

The School’s liberal arts co-requisite courses are offered jointly with Pace University. As part of this partnership, Pace professors teach the liberal arts co-requisite courses on site. The School has articulation agreements with New York University and Excelsior College that allow for nearly 65 toward a BS in Nursing.

Approximately 300 men and women from the Greater New York Metropolitan Area are enrolled in the School. They range in age from 18 to over 50, and reflect the multiplicity of race, religion, ethnic origin, cultural and economic backgrounds that one finds in a large metropolis.

The School’s small size, strong student organization network, and supportive faculty and administration create an academically stimulating environment where you will receive the individualized attention needed to help you reach your career goal of becoming a registered professional nurse.

The mission of Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing, as a single purpose institution, is to provide optimal academic and clinical experiences which will enable individuals to obtain an Associate in Applied Science Degree, and be eligible for licensure as Registered Professional Nurses. The education program prepares graduates to ...