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Adelphi University nursing
Garden City, New York · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 86.27% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate Degree Programs | 86.27% (2025, 306 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, bachelor’s degree Baccalaureate Degree Programs | 100% (2025, 23 first-time takers) Board source |
The New York board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 326 |
| 2015 | 408 |
| 2016 | 471 |
| 2017 | 415 |
| 2018 | 474 |
| 2019 | 517 |
| 2020 | 491 |
| 2021 | 573 |
| 2022 | 485 |
| 2023 | 527 |
| 2024 | 382 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 328 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Master's degree | 23 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Master's degree | 12 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 7 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 6 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 4 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 2 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
3 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $3.3m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.0m | Nurse Faculty Loan Program 93.264 | 2006-07-01 to 2099-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $1.3m | Nurse Faculty Loan Program 93.264 | 2006-07-01 to 2099-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $0 | Nursing Student Loans 93.364 | 1965-07-01 to 2079-06-06 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
Faculty
19 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Beth HeydemannClinical Associate Professor
- William JacobowitzProfessor
- Edmund J.Y. PajarilloProfessor Emeritus
- Wei LiuProfessor
- Cheryl BestClinical Associate Professor
- Charles CalClinical Assistant Professor, Chair
- Debra SwensonClinical Associate Professor, Chair
- Rachel TanieyClinical Assistant Professor
- Patricia BurkeSenior Adjunct Faculty
- Anne D'AntuonoSenior Adjunct Faculty
- Janet FranzeseSenior Adjunct Faculty
- Lucy MensahSenior Adjunct Faculty
- Helen MurphySenior Adjunct Faculty
- Llynn NewmanSenior Adjunct Faculty
- Anne PeirceSenior Adjunct Faculty
- Joy ScharfmanAssistant Professor
- Nicole TruncaleSenior Adjunct Faculty
- Joann Victor-FassmanSenior Adjunct Faculty
- Emergency NotificationFaculty Payroll & Course Load
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Adelphi University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Adelphi University’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for engaging in effective educational practices.”
adelphi.edu
Simulation
“We do this through the latest tools and technology available in our state-of-the-art Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL).”
adelphi.edu
Clinical placements
“Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health is among only 13 nursing education programs from across the country and the academic spectrum of higher education in nursing, as well as leading teaching hospitals and clinical sites, to receive the highly competitive designation this year.”
adelphi.edu
Admission
“While there is no firm application deadline, we encourage you to apply early to secure your spot.”
adelphi.edu
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