Overview
New York is the United State’s third most populous state and New York City is the country’s most populous city. From the Macy’s Day Parade to Times Square and the countless nightlife destinations, New York City is an exciting place to live for people from all walks of life. The population of New York State is approximately 20 million and continues to increase at a steady rate.
Nursing Education in New York
In addition to the wide variety of things to do and see in New York, you also have quite a few choices when it comes to nursing schools. Columbia University, New York University and the Weill Cornell Medical College are just a few of the state’s highly acclaimed schools. State scholarships include the Regent Health Care Opportunity, the New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship and the NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence..
Outlook for Nursing in New York
Once you have completed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), many jobs are open to you. In fact, New York City boasts the largest health care workforce in the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2009 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, New York employs 165,730 registered nurses. The mean annual salary is $72,790, significantly higher than most other states.
Some of the top employers of Registered Nurses in New York include The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Buffalo General Hospital, Erie County Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division Hospital, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Nursing Degree Programs in New York
Transition programs for nurses:
Graduate programs for nurses:
- All Masters in Nursing Programs in NY
- All DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs in NY
- All Nurse Practitioner Programs in NY
Entry level nursing programs:
