About UMSV's Saint Joseph’s
School of Nursing
The University of Mount Saint Vincent’s Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing derives its roots from the Vincentian message of the Sisters of Charity of New York. In 1817, the Sisters of Charity were sent from Maryland to NYC to care for the city’s orphans and build schools.
Thirty years later, the Sisters founded the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent in 1847, a pioneer institution for women’s higher education in New York. This eventually transitioned into the University of Mount Saint Vincent, an institution renowned for providing a rigorous, high-quality liberal arts education in NYC.
The Roots of NYC’s Leading Nursing School
The University of Mount Saint Vincent nursing school originally began as a program intended to aid World War II efforts. It was made permanent in 1975 and today continues our commitment to equipping future nurses with skills in evidence-based practice, professionalism, leadership, collaboration, and communication to offer patient-centered care.
In 2023, the University and Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers proudly announced a new partnership, naming the Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing at Mount Saint Vincent to further enhance nursing education, experiences, and careers.
We have a history of launching more than 90 percent of our baccalaureate nursing students into careers within a year of graduation. So, when you enter our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program, know that you have a promising career ahead of you.
Mission of the Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing
In keeping with the history, tradition, and mission of the University of Mount Saint Vincent, the mission of the Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing is to educate and socialize students into the caring practice of the nursing profession. Baccalaureate and master’s graduates are prepared to provide holistic and compassionate care.
Our mission is carried out with a focus on academic and ethical development in a diverse and collaborative environment. The school cultivates in its graduates respect and care for the integrity of others, promotes a spirit of service and leadership, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning.
Why Choose Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing in NYC?
As a Catholic institution, the University of Mount Saint Vincent nursing school believes loving our neighbors is key to our ministry and mission. Nurses contribute directly to their community and make a tangible difference in their patients’ lives. Here, we help you do just that.
Our Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing has a long history of preparing students with the highest quality education while also remembering the dignity and worth of every person. We will teach you to be a nurse with excellent healthcare skills. And our longstanding excellence with a rigorous curriculum means that you will receive a top-quality nursing education.
Alongside your academic nursing education, we will also teach you to be a nurse with a strong commitment to human dignity and compassion. We stand strong in the belief that charity is an act of love between equals, living the motto: “Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge.”
At the University’s Accelerated BS in Nursing program, we are as committed to your success as you are. We will support you at every step in your education.
Student Outcomes
See the latest data for how our programs prepare students for the NCLEX exam and for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. Reach out to our admission counselors to learn more about the Mount advantage.
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