Frequently Asked Questions
Hegis 6-Digit Code – (5209.20) (Practical Nursing – Adult)
- What are the requirements to enter the Program?
- You must be 18 and older
- You must have a G.E.D or High School Diploma
- Be able to legally study and work in the United States of America
- Pass the entrance examination
- How long is the program? The program is 1300 clock hours. The day program is 13 months and the evening is 18 months.
- What are the hours? The hours for the full-time day program are 8:30a.m.- 4:00p.m. The hours for the part-time evening program are 5:30p.m. – 10:00p.m.
- Do we have Financial Aid? Students entering in 2024 will not be eligible for financial aid.
- Is the school accredited? Yes. See the NEW YORK STATE WEBSITE OF ACCREDITED NURSING PROGRAMS.
- Do we accept transfer credits? No
- What is on the entrance exam? The test is called the ATI -TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) which test your Math, Science, Reading Comprehension and English.
- When is the TEAS Test offered? The test is offered Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. It cost $80.00 (includes a $5 proctoring fee).
- If I have a degree do I still have to take the TEAS test? Yes
- Where do I go to have my diploma from another country evaluated? At Global Language Services (212) 227-1994 or WES (212) 966-6311.
- What is the cost of the program? The program cost $27,000 ($2,700 deposit) which includes:
- Textbooks
- ATI- Instructional Materials
- CPR
- Uniforms
- Nursing Supplies and materials
- Malpractice Insurance
- NCLEX preparation
For additional information See The Student Handbook