- 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).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 97%.
School Overview
Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn School of Nursing
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
14 staff
158 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
138 students
791 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
33 students
469 students
# Part-Time Students
105 students
322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
138 students
469 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
8%
% Asian
12%
18%
% Hispanic
17%
1%
% Black
39%
23%
% White
28%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
40%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3889%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$69,700
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,501
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,792
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2012 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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