Nursing
Nursing: A Calling, a Career, a Passion – Start Your Journey Today
Nursing is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. Nurses play an integral role in the healthcare industry. They are instrumental in the well-being and livelihood of patients around the world. You are in the right place if you are passionate about helping people. The Nursing program at Swedish Institute may be an ideal fit for you.
Our nursing classes are taught by accomplished faculty members with decades of nursing and healthcare experience. Our nursing classes will teach you practical skills and knowledge to prepare you for various job functions. These include recording patient’s medical histories and symptoms, operating medical equipment, administering tests, planning patient care, and dispensing medications, along with other skills. If you are looking at Nursing Schools in the New York City area, look no further than the Nursing Program at Swedish Institute.
Swedish Institute’s Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program provides students with the knowledge and training to meet core competencies for safe patient-centered care. The Nursing program fosters teamwork and collaboration for practice in an interdisciplinary and multicultural work environment.
This nursing program at Swedish Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Additional Testing Options for Nursing School Entrance Exam
We understand that flexibility is important, and at Swedish Institute, we offer two testing options for entrance into the nursing program. To be considered for the nursing program, potential students must take and pass the TEAS exam. The exams can be administered on campus or at an approved ATI testing center, and each has minimum score requirements. Please contact our Admissions department at 866-673-6148 for more information on taking and scheduling an exam.
What to Expect in the Nursing Program
The Nursing program is an ACEN accredited 68-credit course and available in a five-semester (20-month) sequence. Swedish Institute’s Nursing classes are offered during the day, allowing you to complete your training in as little as 20 months. Unlike other nursing schools, we designed our program to prepare you for your career as a Registered Nurse from day one. Your nursing classes will integrate knowledge and principles of written and oral communication, mathematics, and behavioral and biological sciences. From working on your patient-care techniques to reading lab results, our instructors and faculty help train you for real-world experiences.
Upon successful completion of Swedish Institute’s Nursing program, you will earn an Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure – Registered Nurse Examination (NCLEX-RN). Graduates who pass the NCLEX-RN will earn the title of licensed RN and can begin their careers as Registered nurses.
What Does a Registered Nurse Do?
A career in nursing offers a wide variety of job responsibilities and duties depending on the setting in which you work. At Swedish Institute, our nursing classes help prepare you with the practical skills and knowledge to help you successfully perform a wide range of job functions, including:
- Recording patients’ medical histories and symptoms
- Operating and monitoring medical equipment
- Administering tests and diagnostics
- Planning patient care and dispensing medications and treatments
- Collaborating with doctors and other medical providers
- Helping patients learn how to manage illnesses or injuries
Registered Nurses in the 2026 US News and World Report Jobs Rankings§
#12 in Best Health Care Jobs
#31 in 100 Best Jobs
Career Opportunities for Nurses
One of the great advantages of pursuing a nursing career is the wealth of job opportunities available within the healthcare industry. A Registered Nurse can work in a variety of healthcare settings, such as:
Hospitals
Physician offices
Nursing homes
Home healthcare services
Private sector
Salary Opportunities for Nurses
According to the latest national data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay in the state of New York is $113,440 per year. Salary will vary based on experience, location of employment, and the specific job title and duties being performed.*
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* Salary Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Query System. Information is for Registered Nurses in New York State and Nationally. Data from May 2025. https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home. Site visited 6.8.2026.
^ Growth Projection Source: The Occupational Outlook Handbook on Registered Nurses from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data from May 2024. Site visited 6.8.2026.
§ Information from the US News and World Report Rankings from 2026. Information subject to change. Find the full lists on the US News and World Report website. Site visited 3.31.2026.
National long-term projections and salary averages may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual growth or any particular salary. Swedish Institute does not guarantee employment. Swedish Institute cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed.
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Swedish Institute makes no representation, promise, or guarantee that completion of this program either assures passage of any certification or licensure examination or acceptance by any state board. Prospective and current students, as well as graduates, are responsible for researching and understanding all examination, registration, or licensure requirements in any state in which they seek to become registered, licensed, or employed. Swedish Institute does not guarantee employment or career advancement.
Swedish Institute cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, licensed, or employed. A student’s eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or high school equivalency), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure, certification, registration, or employment requirements, or the program or School itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure at the time of the student’s application.