Launch Your Career as a Registered Nurse in NYC
Make a real difference in people's lives. At Swedish Institute, our Nursing program gives you the hands-on training, expert faculty, and clinical experience you need to earn your RN license and thrive in one of healthcare's most respected careers.
- $113,440* NY Avg. Annual Wage — Registered Nurses
- #31 Best Job^ — U.S. News & World Report
- Can be completed in as few as 20 months†
Next classes start on January 13, 2027.
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Application Requirements
Admission to the Nursing program at Swedish Institute includes a placement screening step to ensure students are prepared for the academic demands of clinical nursing education.
- Application and Application Fee
- Placement Test
- Proof of Graduation (GED / High School Diploma)
Your Nursing Career Starts Here
Nursing is one of the most trusted and in-demand professions in healthcare. At Swedish Institute, the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing prepares you to meet the core competencies for safe, patient-centered care — in a 68-credit, 20-month program built for adult learners who are serious about becoming Registered Nurses.
Our nursing program is accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) and structured to prepare you fully for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. You’ll learn from accomplished faculty with decades of clinical experience, in a supportive environment built around teamwork across interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
Additionally, all students in our on-campus programs receive an iPad to aid them in their studies.
The Nursing program at Swedish Institute blends classroom instruction, simulation training, and hands-on clinical rotations to prepare you for real-world practice. In 20 months, you'll build the critical thinking skills, clinical competencies, and professional judgment that employers expect from entry-level Registered Nurses.
What Does a Registered Nurse Do?
Registered Nurses provide and coordinate patient care across a wide range of clinical settings. They assess patient conditions, administer treatments, and serve as the bridge between patients and the broader healthcare team. Their day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Assessing patient health conditions and monitoring vital signs
- Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with physicians
- Administering medications, IV therapies, and other prescribed treatments
- Educating patients and families about health conditions and post-care plans
- Documenting patient progress and updating electronic health records
- Coordinating care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
With training from Swedish Institute, graduates of our Nursing program are prepared for early employment in a variety of settings, such as:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Paying for nursing school doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Swedish Institute offers financial aid and scholarship opportunities for eligible students so you can focus on your education. Our financial aid team will walk you through tuition, payment options, and the financial aid process every step of the way.
Explore our scholarships, financial aid resources, and application process to get started. You can also use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your tuition.
What Our Graduates Say
I had a great experience at Swedish in the nursing program. The courses were challenging but rewarding. I found a job almost instantly with the help of Swedish faculty and the rest has been history. Super thankful for my experience at Swedish.
This school strives for excellence and produces the best of the best. The nursing program at Swedish Institute is one of the best nursing programs out there. It prepares you for what you will actually encounter when you are working in the institution that you are hired for. The faculty staff is genuine and they are always available when needed. The professors are vast in knowledge and aside from your textbooks they are the key that will help unlock your success.
Frequently Asked Questions
- † Applies to full-time students only.
- * Salary Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Query System. Information is for Registered Nurses in New York State. Data from May 2025. https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home. 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.
- Swedish Institute’s programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. Accredited by ACCSC. Accredited by ACEN. For important information on program costs, completion and placement rates, median debt incurred, etc., please visit: http://www.swedishinstitute.edu/student-consumer-information.
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