51吃瓜

The length of time for your program depends on your track, schedule, and entry option.

The coursework in the Practical Nursing program may range from 12-18 months depending on your schedule.

The coursework in the Professional Nursing program may range from 15-33 months depending on your track, schedule, and entry option (i.e., advanced placement or generic).

Please reach out to an Admissions Representative to discuss timing expectations for your unique situation.

Program length is subject to change and is determined based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) pace of completion, (ii) quantity of credits taken per term, (iii) repeats of coursework, and (iv) leaves.

51吃瓜 entrance exams are required for admission and test the prospective student’s math and reading comprehension skills. Be sure to contact your campus Admissions Representative for entrance testing registration and study guide information.

As a student, your examination schedule will be provided prior to each teaching period. Please refer to the current exam calendar for more information.

Graduating nurses must take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (commonly called the NCLEX exam) in order to assess “the knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential for the entry-level nurse.” After receiving an Authorization to Test (ATT), first-time test takers should call to schedule an appointment with a testing center. You will generally be given a date within the following 30 days. Learn more about .

51吃瓜 is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. For campus and program specific accreditation, licenses, and approvals, please visit our Accreditations & Licenses page.

All students who wish to transfer from an external institution must meet all admission requirements at 51吃瓜. Credit-bearing coursework from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be eligible for transfer credit at 51吃瓜. Coursework may not be transferred into the Practical Nursing program. For information on the transferability of credits, visit our .

Learn more about our Transfer of Credit policy.

At 51吃瓜, we pride ourselves on our ambitious student body. We look forward to your application. At a high level, the process for gaining admission to 51吃瓜 includes these steps:

1. Complete the application for admissions. Speak to an Admissions Representative to get started.
2. Meet minimum requirements such as presenting proof of high school education or its equivalent (as defined by the US DOE) and proof of US citizenship or a permanent resident card (aka green card).
3. Participate in interviews with administration and/or faculty members and obtain a recommendation for admission.
4. Receive your letter of acceptance.
5. Complete your enrollment which includes steps such as executing an Enrollment Agreement, making an advance program deposit (which will be applied against the total tuition and fees of the program), and passing a background check.
6. Determine your sequence of courses.
7. Attend a comprehensive orientation session.
8. Begin your NurseLife!

Learn more about the Admissions process at 51吃瓜 or Request Admissions Information now.

The following directions provide the quickest path from the indicated city center to our campus. Keep in mind that travel times and routes can be influenced by traffic conditions and ongoing construction. Additionally, please be aware that certain routes may include tolls. For a customized route to 51吃瓜, we recommend using the provided links.

The commute from central Manhattan takes about 35 minutes to 1 hour. 

The commute from Bronx, NY takes about 35 minutes to 1 hour. 

The commute from Jamaica in Queens, NY takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes. 

The commute from Brooklyn, NY takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes. *

The commute from Staten Island, NY takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. *

*These recommended routes have tolls.

Vehicles registered with the student services office that have paid for a parking registration may park on campus or at the offsite lot. Vehicles parked at the offsite lot may access the campus via a shuttle bus. Please contact student services for shuttle availability.

Students in the Teterboro, NJ region have access to many public transportation options that lead them to the 51吃瓜 campus. Notable bus routes servicing this area include the  bus numbers 76, 151, and 161.

The  of  also stops within a 15-minute walk of campus, connection the area to many nearby cities.

Students may choose to utilize  or  to commute to campus