DOROTHEA HOPFER SCHOOL OF NURSING

Hopfer School of Nursing has been in the forefront of nursing education for over 100 years. The school is a private, Mount Vernon hospital-based, registered nursing program that offers a two year Associates Degree (ADN). For those individuals wishing to continue on a career path, matriculation options to BSN have been established with College of New Rochelle, Dominican College and Mercy College. Hopfer graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses.

Through a strong theoretical and clinically based program, Hopfer graduates receive the necessary skills and confidence to provide the community with competent, quality nursing care that prepares them to practice in a variety of clinical settings. Today in all sectors of health care, there is a wealth of opportunities for registered nurses including: hospitals, home healthcare, education, long term care, public health administration, forensic nursing, occupational health and research.

The nursing profession is in need of individuals who are committed to excellence and are prepared to embark on a career that provides challenge as well as satisfaction of spirit - at the Hopfer School of Nursing we offer you the foundation. For those individuals wishing to continue on a career path, articulation options to BSN have been established with College of New Rochelle, Dominican College, Mercy College and Pace University.