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The following documents are to be submitted together by the applicant in a single envelope by April 1st.

(1) Completed application along with a non-refundable application fee of $50; check or money order payable to Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing.

(2) An essay, which describes the life experiences that have influenced your choice of nursing as a career and the personal qualities you possess that may contribute to success in nursing.

(3) Official high school transcript and/or documentation of GED.   If the high school has a policy and will not send official transcripts to the student, please request that it be sent directly to Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing, Attention: Admissions. 

(4) Official college transcript(s) in a sealed envelope.  If the college has a policy and will not send official transcripts to the student, please request that it be sent directly to Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing, Attention: Admissions. 

(5) Two professional references (e.g., from employees, teachers/instructors, volunteer positions, etc.)

It is your responsibility to ensure that the School has received all pertinent documents and that your application is complete by May 1st.  Please contact the Admissions Office at (212) 614-6108 to verify the status of the application and the receipt of documents.

All applications must be submitted in hard copy.  You may print an application from this site "APPLICATION FORM" or request an application by calling (212) 614-6108.

Send completed applications to:
Chairperson
Admissions Committee
Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing
776 Sixth Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10001

The Admission Committee will evaluate the documents above, along with NLN scores, to determine eligibility.  Eligible candidates for admission will be scheduled for personal interviews.  Discussion topics may include the applicant’s educational and career goals, a review of the academic requirements and an assessment of interpersonal and communication skills. Motivation and understanding of nursing to determine capability of achieving program outcomes will also be addressed.

Readmission

An applicant seeking readmission should submit a letter in writing to the Admissions Committee requesting re-acceptance into the program. A candidate applying for readmission must document that the reason(s) for withdrawal have been addressed. Each applicant seeking readmission will be evaluated on an individual basis, and the Admissions Committee will determine eligibility to re-enter the program. If reaccepted, the individual will be expected to follow the admissions process and meet admission requirements as delineated in the current catalog. Readmitted students must adhere to all current school policies.

Acceptance

• Applicants are selected following a comprehensive assessment of their previous academic achievement, personal and professional experiences.

• Based upon an evaluation of the candidate’s academic credentials and past achievement, the Admissions Committee reserves the right to enroll the candidate in either the two year or the three year option, or to recommend the ATOP program.

• All candidates will receive a decision from the Admissions Committee in writing within three to four weeks following the interview.

• All accepted candidates must submit a $200.00 non-refundable tuition deposit by the deadline stated in the decision letter; otherwise, acceptance will be canceled.

Admission Deferment

Students unable to register for classes in the semester for which they are accepted may opt to postpone their admission into the program. Admission deferment requests should be submitted in writing to the Chairperson of the Admissions Committee. After the Admissions Committee reviews the request, an admission deferment may be granted for a period of 6 to 12 months. In some cases, the Admissions Committee may stipulate conditions to the deferment decision.