BSN Programs in Ny

The BSN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a postsecondary academic degree that students may pursue after completing high school. It is designed to teach both fundamental and advanced nursing science theory and practice techniques to the future nurses of America. The degree encourages its students to undertake independent study and analysis rather than memorization.

Most professional nurses tend to choose the RN to BSN program rather than the BSN program. While RN to BSN program tends to be shorter in length, most employers may prefer applicants with a BSN degree. After completing a bachelor’s degree, students may find that they are better able to make more informed decisions in patient care. Also, with a BSN degree, it may be easier for students to go on to pursue the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.

Admission Requirements

Students with a high school diploma or an equivalent GED qualification may be eligible to apply for the BSN program. However, many nursing schools recommend prospective applicants to take classes in—mathematics, laboratory sciences, social studies and some AP classes—in high school, as prerequisites.

Other admission requirements may include:

• Letters of recommendation from teachers
• Personal essay or letter of intent
• A completed application along with all required documents

Curriculum

NY nursing schools typically offer students both online and on-campus nursing programs. The on-campus, full-time, BSN program typically takes 4-years to complete.

Each year, students must study a mix of core and elective courses. The most commonly offered core courses are:

• Chemistry
• Sociology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Psychology
• Cultures and Contexts
• Health and Nutrition
• Statistics
• Developmental Psychology
• Microbiology
• Health Assessment
• Pathophysiology
• Acute Care Psychiatric Nursing

Best Cities in NY for the Nursing Profession

The New York state is home to one of the largest cities in the country. However, there is more to the state than the New York City.  There are many other cities in the state as well that provide a good working environment for registered nurses.

• New York City— The largest city in the U.S. with more than 8 million people, has a large number of globally recognized medical centers, treatment clinics and hospitals.


• Nassau— The town is home to several well-recognized hospitals, clinics and medical centers. Nassau is one of the richest counties in the country and is home to some nursing schools.


• Buffalo— Is the second largest city in the state. Healthcare industry in the city is one of the top employers. Buffalo is home to many banking and finance enterprises and bioinformatics and human research groups, along with other technology and services-oriented private sector companies.

The annual median pay of registered nurses working in NY as of 2013 is $74,400, while the top ten percent of the profession earns more than $106,000 annually.

*All salary related figures have been taken from O*NET OnLine.