Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn School of Nursing (Closed 2014)
- Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing is a single-purpose institution of higher education committed to the education of associate degree registered nurses. The mission of LICHSON is consistent with the standards of quality and caring of our profession and our parent institution. Our educational program prepares graduates to incorporate the knowledge and the competencies necessary to problem solve, think critically, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration with health care providers in caring for patients and families.
School Highlights
Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn School of Nursing served 138 students (24% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 61%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five years.
| Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn School of Nursing | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 14 staff | 158 staff |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 74% | 88% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,501 | $12,000 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $9,500 | $4,792 |
Source: 2012 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing is a dynamic and progressive single purpose, degree-granting institution located within a prominent voluntary academic medical center. The School is one of the nation's oldest schools of professional nursing in continuous operation. Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing began its mission of providing outstanding nursing education in 1883. The school's history is one of the longest and most remarkable in the United States since it has a direct connection to the Nightingale school model established in England. Over the past century more than 3,000 nurses have graduated from our School—many have made enormous contributions to the advancement of the nursing profession. Founded in 1883, Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing (LICHSON) is one of the oldest schools of nursing in the United States. LICHSON has a long tradition of teaching excellence and a mission of providing superior patient care. The original goals of quality care and teaching are as evident at LICHSON now as they were over 100 years ago. In the spring of 1998, Long Island College Hospital became part of Continuum Health Partners. Long Island College Hospital shares partnership status with Beth Israel Medical Center, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Medical Center and the New York Eye and Ear Hospital. This partnership is dedicated to improving the health of the people of New York and provides a great resource for the Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing. Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing is registered by the University of the State of New York-The State Education Department and is accredited by The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The School is a member of the Commission of Independent Colleges and Universities and an agency member of the National League for Nursing.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn School of Nursing is ASA College (0.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- ASA CollegePrivate for-profit4,358 students | 0.60 Mi!51 Lawrence Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-9073 0.604,358 - 17,036 students | 0.70 Mi300 Jay St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 260-5500 0.7017,036 - New York Career InstitutePrivate, for profit545 students | 1.70 Mi11 Park Place 4th Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 962-0002 1.70545 - 25,500 students | 2.10 Mi199 Chambers St
New York, NY 10007
(212) 220-8000 2.1025,500 - Professional Business CollegePrivate, non-profit1,011 students | 2.10 Mi408 Broadway 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-7300 2.101,011
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