Phillips School of Nursing at MSBI Named Center of Excellence by National League of Nursing
Designation Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Student Learning and Professional Development
Phillips School of Nursing (PSON) at Mount Sinai Beth Israel has been named a Center for Excellence in Nursing Education™ by the National League of Nursing (NLN) for the years 2018-2022. This is the School’s second consecutive designation as a Center of Excellence in the category of “enhancing student learning and professional development.” PSON was one of just 12 schools selected nationwide to receive the honor in this category and is the only hospital-based nursing school in New York City.
“We are truly honored to receive this recognition from the NLN,” said Todd F. Ambrosia, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, Dean of the Phillip School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. “I’m extremely proud of the faculty, staff and students as we continue a legacy of excellence established over 114 years ago.”
This designation recognizes PSON’s commitment in developing a series of new initiatives to enhance student learning in critical thinking and evidence-based practice. The NLN selects programs based on their ability to demonstrate sustained excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, or student learning and professional development. Such recognition indicates a commitment to pursue and sustain excellence in a selected area.
PSON is dedicated to providing nursing education at the associate and baccalaureate degree levels. The school’s vision is to become a leader in improving human health through thoughtful initiatives in the areas of teaching, multidisciplinary scholarship, and service efforts that enhance healthcare delivery for the local and global community.
The baccalaureate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the associate degree program by the Accreditation Commission on Education in Nursing (ACEN). PSON is listed as one of the top 75 private nursing schools in the United States by Nursing Schools Almanac.
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