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- School Code: 100970
- Phone: (718) 960-8000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.28%FINANCIAL AID RATE
91%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Nursing Program
The nursing program at Medgar Evers College – CUNY prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer nursing program.
The Nursing program at Medgar is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 30 years.
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Medgar Evers College – CUNY (Medgar)
250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY
In 1969, Medgar Evers College was established as the senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY). It was named after Medgar Wiley Evers, a civil rights activist known as the man of the Mississippi. His legacy is reflected in the multicultural and diverse population of this college interacting harmoniously in a community that values equality and respect for every individual.
Located at 1650 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11225, MEC is committed to meeting the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community as it empowers the students to achieve life-long success and positively contribute to the community.
MEC boasts for its world class resources and highly qualified professors that allow it constantly respond to the changing global and economic needs. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education while its academic programs are registered by the New York State Department of Education.
This college offers Certificates, Bachelor's and Associate degree programs in nearly 100 major areas of study under the School of Business, Liberal Arts & Education, and Science, Health & Technology. Evening and weekend classes are available for selected courses in liberal arts, education, social sciences, math, sciences, and business. MEC not only focuses on providing a degree, it also supports students in finding jobs upon completion of a course through a networking framework.
Through the School of Professional and Community Development (SPCD), MEC also provides opportunities for the community residents to enhance their skills and prepare for higher education. This program has four divisions: Academy for Youth, Academy for Career Pathways, Adult and Continuing Education and Research and Advocacy Centers.
Prospective Student’s Guide http://www.mec.cuny.edu/prospective.asp
Degree Programs http://www.mec.cuny.edu/oaa/degree_programs.asp
Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Medgar Evers College – CUNY has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 29 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 43 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 46 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non Resident Alien | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Nursing program at Medgar, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Registered Nurses
Description
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Medgar accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Medgar Evers College – CUNY may offer services including:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Medgar is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (City University of New York Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (City University of New York Ath Conf)
- Soccer
- Volleyball