Admissions

Recognizing nursing as a multi-level career, PSON is dedicated to developing and providing a seamless academic progression model that will take students from multiple entry points to higher level nursing degrees. The school maintains a strong practice oriented focus, with exceptional faculty who are dedicated teachers and clinicians. Cultural competence is woven into the curriculum and students are being offered real-world opportunities for professional growth in countries such as Haiti and the Republic of China.

Why Choose PSON?

Exceptional education at an affordable price
Unique opportunity for advanced study in high demand clinical areas including Critical Care/ED, Peri-Operative, and Community/Home Nursing (RN-BSN Program)
Liberal transfer of general education courses
Individualized attention by a highly qualified faculty
Scholarships and financial assistance available
Come to an Information Session to learn more about us—we will make your dreams become a reality.

School Policies

Title IX – Student Rights and Responsibilities

Campus Climate Survey

All Admitted Candidates Must Submit the Following Prior to Admission

Successfully completed required health clearance
Successfully completed background investigation and drug screening (fee required)
Current CPR certification (copy of card)
Documentation of current professional liability (malpractice) insurance (RN-BSN Only)

Nondiscrimination Policy

Phillips School of Nursing, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or qualified handicap in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to school programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and student employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to Assistant Dean Bernice Pass-Stern, whose contact information is in the section below.

Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Phillips School of Nursing is committed to the elimination of architectural and other barriers that prevent any qualified person from attending. The School will provide reasonable accommodations in the form of auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities. The School will determine on a case-by-case and course-by-course basis whether a need exists, based on documentation, and what accommodation(s) is appropriate. Any individual with an inquiry or complaint related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the ADA should contact Bernice Pass-Stern, Assistant Dean and 504/ADA and Title IX Compliance Coordinator in the Office of Student Services on the Fourth Floor of 776 Sixth Avenue, New York, New York 10001 or call (212) 614-6114. Information shared will be held in the strictest confidence.

International Students

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant international students in its AAS Program only. After acceptance, students requiring the F-1 student visa should immediately contact the Office of Student Services so that appropriate documents can be filed with the Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The school does not enroll non-immigrant international students in its RN-BSN program.

Policy Changes

Students are expected to be familiar with all policies, requirements and regulations of the School as stated in its most current School catalog and the Student Handbook. The School reserves the right to change, without prior notice, any statements concerning tuition, fees, charges, academic regulations and requirements, course cancellations, curricula or credits. Such modifications may apply to enrolled and prospective students alike.

Detailed information regarding the School's Drug, Alcohol and Nicotine Policy, Campus Security Act, and Sexual Harassment Policy may be found in the School's Catalog.

ABSN Admissions

The Accelerated Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (ABSN) is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s nurses. The ABSN is a fast track, hybrid program that starts in the summer semester and is perfect for student committed to earning their BSN in 15 months of full-time study. The curriculum includes a blend of clinical and classroom education to ensure that you ready for the licensure examination and clinical practice. Hands-on care is an integral part of our curriculum; students learn from a wide variety of clinical partners to gain outstanding clinical experience in order to provide unmatched patient care.

Length of Program: 4 semesters

Application Open: September 1

Application Close: April 1

Admissions Requirements

ABSN Application Portal

Applications for the ABSN program must be submitted through NursingCAS.

Phillips School of Nursing only reviews completed applications. Be sure to monitor the status of your application by checking the “View My Notifications” and “Check Status” sections of NursingCAS and following up or responding appropriately to ensure all admission materials are submitted by the application deadline.

Questions about the NursingCAS application portal should be directed to NursingCAS.

ABSN Admission Requirements

1. Completed portfolio: Apply on line through Nursing CAS - create an account and log into your Nursing CAS application at: https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux.
2. Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing from a nationally or regionally accredited institution:

Official transcript from each institution attended; must be mailed from the issuing institutions registrar’s office directly to Nursing CAS.
Applicants are required to list all institutions attended on their application even if a degree was not awarded.
Applicants must input college-level course work, including courses currently in progress, from every institution previously attended.
Applicants with international transcripts should refer to the “Additional Requirements for International Transcripts “section below.

3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
4. Minimum Prerequisite GPA of 3.0 in the following courses:

Chemistry with lab (taken within last 5 years)
Ethics
General Psychology
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs (taken within last 5 years).
Human Growth and Development.
Microbiology with lab (taken within last 5 years).
Nutrition (taken within last 5 years).
Statistics
- All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission with a grade of C or higher.
- Only one prerequisite course failure may be repeated (grade of C- or below).
- Applicants may be offered conditional admission while in the process of completing remaining prerequisite courses or degree requirements. However, all prerequisites and degree requirements must be completed prior to the start of the program.
- Science prerequisite courses must be taken within the last 5 years.

5. Official high school transcript or copy of GED score.
6. Two letters of recommendation - One from an academic source and one from a professional source.
7. Statement of purpose (250 – 650 words): discuss your reasons for applying to the ABSN program, and how it fits into your personal, educational, and professional goals.
8. Current resume: Include work and volunteer experience, awards, professional organizations and academic history.
9. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Heath Care Providers Certification: Only BLS certification from the American Heart Association is accepted and must be obtained prior to starting the ABSN program.
10. Additional Requirements for Non-US citizens and Non-US Residents:

Submit copy of passport or permanent resident card (USCIS Form I – 551).
All applicants who have attended a college or university outside of the United States must submit International transcripts or diplomas (if applicable) to one of the following approved evaluation services listed below:
- World Education Services (WES): http://www.wes.org/students/
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE): https://www.ece.org/

Application and Admission Guidelines

Applicants are only permitted to apply to one (1) program at Phillips School of Nursing during the same application cycle (i.e., the same semester).

Admission is granted subject to passing of all conditions stated in the Acceptance Letter. This includes a background clearance, a passing drug test, valid immunizations (including flu vaccination), and complete financial registration. The ABSN program includes several clinical rotations, which require that students have a background report without any infractions. If a student’s background report contains any infractions, regardless of how they were resolved or adjudicated, he/she will not have cleared the background check and the conditional admission will be withdrawn.

Please note that student admissions are conducted on a case-by-case basis and the faculty of the School of Nursing reserves the right to waive any requirement or request additional information from applicants.

RN-BSN Admissions

The RN-BSN program is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s nurses. The RN-BSN program is a fast-track, hybrid program, with entry in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, and is perfect for RN’s committed to earning their BSN in just three to five semesters, based upon the number of transfer credits granted when admitted. This smooth and flexible model addresses the needs of RNs and the healthcare systems they serve. The curriculum includes a blend of clinical, online, and classroom education with classes held onsite at the School primarily on Wednesdays. Hands-on care (with preceptors) is as an integral part of our curriculum; students learn from a variety of clinical partners to gain outstanding clinical experience in order to provide unmatched patient care in a complex healthcare environment.

Length of Program: 3 to 5 semesters (dependent upon transfer credits upon admission)

Application Open: September 1 (applications accepted year-round)

Application Deadlines: October 15 (for Spring); February 1 (for Summer) and April 1 for Fall

Admissions Requirements

RN-BSN Application Portal

Applications for the RN-BSN program must be submitted through NursingCAS.

Questions about the NursingCAS application portal should be directed to NursingCAS.

1. Completed portfolio: To be submitted to the Chairperson, Office of Student Services at the address below:

Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
776-A Sixth Avenue, Site 4A
New York, New York 10001

Or email application package to Maria Gallo, Manager, Enrollment Services at maria.gallo@mountsinai.org

2. Unrestricted and unencumbered current license and current registration to practice as a registered nurse in New York State. International applicants must validate credentials with the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) before applying for RN licensure. New associate degree graduates will be admitted conditionally and must submit documentation of RN licensure on or before the completion of the first semester of attendance in order to remain in the program.

3. Official transcript from each institution attended must be mailed from the issuing institutions registrar’s office directly to the school at the address above.

Associate in Science, Nursing, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing, or diploma in nursing.
Applicants are required to list all institutions attended on their application even if a degree was not awarded.
Applicants with international transcripts should refer to the “Additional Requirements for International Transcripts “section below.

4. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; C+ or higher in all nursing courses.

5. Minimum Prerequisite GPA 3.0 for science and math courses; minimum GPA OF 2.50 for all other prerequisites:

English Composition
Ethics
General Psychology
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab
Human Growth and Development
Microbiology with lab
Nutrition
Pharmacology
Sociology
- Applicants may be offered conditional admission while in the process of completing remaining prerequisite courses. However, all prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the program.

6. Official high school transcript or copy of GED score.

7. Two letters of recommendation - One from an academic source and one from a professional source.

8. Statement of purpose (250 – 650 words): discuss how advancing your education to the bachelor’s level applies to your nursing practice; how does the bachelor’s degree fit into your personal, educational and professional goals.

9. Current resume: Include work and volunteer experience, awards, professional organizations and academic history.

10. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Heath Care Providers Certification: Only BLS certification from the American Heart Association is accepted and must be obtained prior to starting the RN/BSN program.

11. Documentation of current professional liability (malpractice) insurance

12. Additional Requirements for Non-US citizens and Non-US Residents.

Submit copy of passport or permanent resident card (USCIS Form I – 551).

13. Additional Requirements for International Transcripts:
All applicants who have attended a college or university outside of the United States must submit International transcripts or diplomas (if applicable) to one of the following approved evaluation services listed below:

World Education Services (WES): http://www.wes.org/students/
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE): https://www.ece.org/

Notes:
It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify the status of his or her application with the Office of Student Services to ensure that their portfolio is complete and verified.

All materials in student applications are the property of the School and will not be returned. Applications are retained for a period of two years.

Co-requisite Courses (can be transferred into the program)

Advanced English Elective (3 credits)
History Elective (3 credits)
Language Elective (3 credits)
Sociology Elective (3 credits)
Statistics/Economics (3 credits)
Pharmacotherapeutics (3 credits)
Pathophysiology (3 credits)

Transfer Credit Policy

30 semester hours of nursing credit granted for prior learning validated by the successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam and RN licensure.
Minimum residency requirement – 27-33 nursing credits
Maximum number of credits transferable – 90 credits.
Comparable liberal arts and science courses accepted for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis.
National Certification in a Nuring Specialty may be accepted in lieu of “Nursing in a Clinical Specialty,” (Elective Course/NSG 404/5 credits). A list of eligible certifications follows later in this section. Certification must be documented on admission and prior to enrollment, if not, the Nursing in a Clinical Specialty course (NSG 404) must be taken.

Official transcripts from all schools attended must be submitted for Admissions Committee review. A Transfer Credit Assessment Form will be generated for each student accepted into the program. Prior to enrollment, students must review the Transfer Credit Assessment Form, indicate any courses in progress, and sign off on the form, acknowledging that the form includes all of the transfer credits awarded to the student by PSON. The Transfer Credit Assessment Form will be revised accordingly when official, updated transcripts are received by PSON. Once a student is enrolled, it is expected that all courses required for the degree will be completed at the School. Students should be aware of the financial aid implications of taking a challenge exam for course exemption.

Non Matriculated Status

Overview

Students may enroll in college credit bearing courses relating to career advancement, special interests, or in preparation of applying for a degree at PSON. These students are admitted as non-matriculated (or non-degree) students. Non-matriculated students are part-time students, can register for no more than a total of sixteen credits, and DO NOT qualify for financial aid. Students are responsible for the following payments: tuition payment at the per credit rate, a health service fee of $420, and an administrative processing fee of $65.

Admission Criteria

High School Graduates

Students applying for non-matriculated status must submit proof of high school graduation or the General Education Development Diploma (GED). If you are a visiting student from another college, you must present a student college transcript. If you are presenting educational credentials in a language other than English, you must also supply official translations.

Post-Baccalaureate Students

Students who have completed the bachelor's degree or higher who wish to take undergraduate courses may do so. Applicants must verify evidence of prior education by submitting an official transcript stating degree and date received to the Office of Admissions. If you are presenting educational credentials in a language other than English, you must also supply official translations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be able to transfer the courses I take as a Non-Degree student?

All PSON non matriculated courses are accredited and transferable.

How can I receive a copy of my PSON transcript?

You can request a copy of your transcript on our website at www.pson.edu.