Welcome to the Department of Nursing and thank you for your interest in our programs. The faculty and staff are dedicated to providing quality nursing education to our students. As the healthcare landscape continues to shift and change, it is vital that we prepare our students for practice in both traditional and non-traditional healthcare environments. The faculty and staff are dedicated to this endeavor and work collaboratively with students, Medgar Evers College administration, and our clinical partners to realize these efforts.
Medgar Evers College offers three nursing programs: the Certificate in Practical Nursing Program, the Associate Degree in Applied Science, and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BS) for registered nurses.
As part of our selection process, we use a ranking system that considers your GPA, NLN scores, and grades in specific courses. This system helps us assess your academic readiness and potential for success in our program. We believe that this approach ensures fairness and transparency in our selection process.
Nursing Student Facilities
- 15 classrooms with Smart technology.
- Four state-of-the-art nursing skills labs equipped with low-fidelity mannequins.
- A mock hospital simulation room used for high-fidelity simulation experiences.
- A computer lab equipped with 23 computers for nursing student use.
- Administrative and faculty offices.
The Certificate in Practical Nursing program is registered, accredited and approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions.
Our diverse faculty often teaches across our programs. You may encounter 4-5 shared faculty. More than 90% of graduates obtain jobs within six months of licensure.
Practical Nursing Program Nclex Scores
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 75.0% 9/12 |
88.89% 8/9 |
100.0% 2/2 |
87.5% 7/8 |
Completion and Job Placement Rates
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Completion Rates* | 83.33 | 53.85 | 42.86 |
| Job Placement Rates** | 100 | 95 | 100 |
Associate Degree Program:
The Associate Degree program has Continuing Accreditation with Conditions by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is approved and registered by the New York State Education Department.
AAS Program Nclex Scores
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 63.08% 41/65 |
76.47% 26/34 |
91.18% 31/34 |
*The AAS Nursing Program courses are held primarily in the Evenings and Weekends.
The Bachelor of Science Degree program:
The RN-BS Completion Program has Continuing Accreditation with Conditions by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is approved and registered by the New York State Education Department. The RN-BS completion program provides opportunities for registered nurses to continue their education.
*The RN-BS completion program uses a hybrid modality for teaching and learning.
Accreditation Statement
Information regarding the Department of Nursing AAS and BS accreditation can be obtained from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); 3390 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 Tel: 404-975-5000; Fax: 404-975-5020 or www.acenursing.org. Information regarding state approval status may be obtained from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) at 518 474-3817 or www.op.nysed.gov.
AAS Program: Program Completion Rate Completion Data
|
Expected level of Achievement |
Year |
Total Student enrollment (n/Value) |
On-time |
Program Completion Rate |
| 80% completed 100% |
2019 |
53 |
41 |
77.35% |
| 80% completed 100% |
2020 |
49 |
20 |
41% |
| 80% completed 100% |
2021 |
51 |
27 |
53% |
RN-BS Program: Program Completion Rate
|
Expected level of Achievement |
Year |
Total Student enrollment (n/Value) |
On-time |
Program Completion Rate |
| 65% completed 100% |
2019 |
Spring 2 |
2 |
100% |
| 65% completed 100% |
2019 |
Fall 8 |
6 |
75% |
| 65% completed 100% |
2020 |
Spring 12 |
9 |
75% |
| 65% completed 100% |
2020 |
Fall 7 |
7 |
100% |
| 65% completed 100% |
2021 |
Spring 0 |
N/A |
|
| 65% completed 100% |
2021 |
Fall 0 |
N/A |
|
AAS Job Placement Rates
| Cohort | Number of Graduates | Number of Responses | Number of Graduates Employed |
| 2020 | 50 | 37 | 37 |
| 2021 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| 2022 | 48 | 46 | 46 |
RN- BS Job Placement Rates
| Cohort | Number of Graduates | Number of Responses | Number of Graduates Employed |
| 2020 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Department Of Nursing Chair
Dr. Shirley Daniels
Ph.D., MSN, BS, AAS
daniels@mec.cuny.edu
718-270-6222
1638 Bedford Ave, Room 213
Brooklyn, NY 11225
The hours of operation for the administrative offices are 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday.
Didactic, skills labs, and lecture days and hours, vary and are subject to change.