It s a fact. The majority of Lienhard s nursing majors pass their licensure exams the first time and go on to get great jobs.

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1 It s a fact. The majority of Lienhard s nursing majors pass their licensure exams the first time and go on to get great jobs.

2 PACE.edu/apply{The Pace Advantage: Superior professional education Two strategic New York locations Robust scholarships and financial aid

3 Practice makes perfect. When you start your first hands-on clinical experience beginning your second year, you ve got three years to practice what you learn. When you get the chance to put your education to work almost immediately, you learn faster and remember more. Pace nursing students start their first hands-on clinical experience a year earlier than most other nursing programs. By the time you graduate, you ll feel more comfortable in a wide range of health care settings. And just imagine what your résumé will look like when you can list clinical experiences at The Mount Sinai Hospital Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, or any one of dozens of other outstanding medical institutions throughout Metropolitan New York. What about the Pace classroom? Our faculty is among the best. In fact, three nursing professors are Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, a prestigious association with just 1,500 members worldwide. College of Health Professions Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Lubin School of Business School of Education School of Law Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

4 COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS { Thomas Blum 11, Nursing } Westchester

5 It s intense and demanding, but it pays off. Just ask Thomas Blum. Thomas transferred from a community college to start a degree in nursing after taking an entry-level course in biology. He pursues his dreams of being a med-evac or flight nurse with fervor. Since 2008, he s completed six clinicals, which have allowed him to put theory into practice at a variety of hospitals. I like the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine, Thomas says. I want to make a meaningful contribution to society and, thanks to the Lienhard School, I know I can do that as a nurse. A degree that pays With a degree from Pace, you won t have any trouble finding a great job opportunity when you graduate. How can we be so sure? We offer a four-year, entry-level program with a basis in liberal arts to help you build the foundation you ll need to get started on an advanced degree. We also offer an Accelerated Combined Degree Program that allows career changers who already have a bachelor s degree in a field other than nursing to complete a BSN and optional MS or MA in less than three years. Alumni Snapshot Sarah Wood 09 Registered Nurse Working in the Emergency Department, I need to be able to think on my feet. At Pace I not only learned the assessment skills I needed, but also the ability to apply that knowledge to each individual patient. Lienhard School of Nursing Points of Distinction: Lienhard graduates earn an average starting salary of $69,000 per year. Three of our distinguished faculty are Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, of which there are only 1,500 worldwide. Lienhard offers the first nurse-managed, nurse-run, campus-based health service. Our pass rate on NCLEX-RN is higher than the state and national average 90% of our students pass on their first try. Jump-start your nursing career: { PACE.edu/apply College of Health Professions Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Lubin School of Business School of Education School of Law Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

6 College of Health Professions: Lienhard School of Nursing Programs Program BS (Nursing major 4-year) BSN (career change for non-nurse college graduates) Campus Westchester NYC and Westchester Lienhard has partnered with the Veteran s Administration New York Harbor Healthcare System to establish a VA Nursing Academy, one of only 15 partnerships in the country. The Regular Admission Date for the Four-Year BS in Nursing, Fall 2012 is: February 15, 2012.

7 Combine top-notch coursework with world-class hospitals. At Pace University you ll not only be able to start your first hands-on clinical experience in your second year, you ll also get the opportunity to work at such outstanding health care institutions as Westchester Medical Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital Center, Northern Westchester Hospital, and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. And you learn through exposure to cutting-edge theory, technique, and technology. With these advantages, you ll be ready to move on to a full-time job when you graduate. And with your degree from Pace, you won t have any trouble finding that great opportunity. Lienhard s BSN/MS or MA combined accelerated degree program was one of the first in the country.

8 Pace Westchester Located in Pleasantville, New York, Pace s Westchester Campus offers a traditional college experience with state-of-the-art science labs and video production facilities, competitive athletics, and access to internships at major medical centers in the region. Pace Westchester is set on 200 acres with seven residence halls, an environmental center, a fitness center with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, athletic fields, and a student center. Travel to the nearby village of Pleasantville and enjoy a host of unique retail shops, fine dining, and the acclaimed Jacob Burns Film Center. But don t let the serenity fool you! You are surrounded by a wealth of medical centers and are just 30 miles away from the heart of New York City. This affords you the chance to participate in our unique internship program and start combining classroom theory with on-the-job experience while earning a salary. How well does Pace prepare you? Ask some of the employers hiring our nursing graduates: LIJ North Shore Healthcare System Northern Westchester Hospital Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Vassar Brothers Hospital Montefiore Medical Center Visiting Nurse Service of New York The Mount Sinai Medical Center Westchester Medical Center New York Presbyterian Hospital White Plains Hospital Center

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10 Robust Scholarships and Financial Aid To help make college more affordable, Pace offers an extensive financial aid program to its students. 97%: Percentage of first-year students who received some type of financial aid $277 million: Amount of aid Pace students received last year $17,846: The average amount of institutional aid offered to all new undergraduate admits $4,000-$18,500: Range of merit-based awards Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans. Our goal is to offer every student as much financial assistance as possible. University-sponsored scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit, service to the community, and financial need. Merit-based aid is based on SAT scores, high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and other factors. Need-based aid is based on academic qualifications and demonstrated financial need. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Consideration for funds is given on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are encouraged to submit applications before February 15. Endowed Scholarships Available for First-Year Students Pace University Endowed Scholarships are made possible through the generous donations from alumni and friends of the University. Below are three scholarships that you can apply for when you apply to Pace: Joel A. Halpern Memorial Endowed Scholarship Robert and Anne Mann Memorial Endowed Scholarship Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Freshman Endowed Scholarship

11 Make a difference in the lives of others. Make a difference in your own life. Come to Pace and get a head start down the road to greatness. {PACE.edu/apply

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