Transfer B.S. in Nursing: Curriculum 62 Credits | 5 Semesters | 7 Clinical Rotations at NYC Metro Area Hospitals Request Info Attend an Info Session Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Nursing Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Curriculum Overview: Transfer B.S. in NursingThe Â鶹Çø Katz School Transfer B.S. in Nursing curriculum consists of 62 nursing credits completed across 5 full-time semesters over 21 months, aligned with the AACN's 2026 Edition of The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. Students are evaluated on demonstrated competencies across all 10 domains of professional nursing practice — not simply on seat time. An optional AI in Nursing elective is available in the final semester. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Â鶹Çø. Five-Semester Course Sequence — 62 CreditsTotal: 62 nursing credits | 5 semesters | 21 months Semester 1 (13 Credits)Introduction to Professional Nursing Lecture (NUR 2010, 3 Credits)Nursing Informatics Lecture (NUR 2011, 3 Credits)Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Lecture (NUR 2012, 3 Credits)Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I Lecture (NUR 2013, 3 Credits)Pharmacology I Lab (NUR 2033, 1 Credit)Semester 2 (14 Credits)Health Assessment Lecture (NUR 2020, 3.5 Credits)Health Assessment Lab (NUR 2040, 1.5 Credits)Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II Lecture (NUR 2023, 3 Credits)Pharmacology II Lab (NUR 2043, 1 Credits)Foundations of Nursing Practice Lecture (NUR 2024, 3 Credits)Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab (NUR 2044, 2 Credits)Semester 3 (12 Credits)Maternity Nursing Lecture (NUR 3030, 2 Credits)Maternity Nursing Lab (NUR 3050, .5 Credits)Maternity Nursing Clinical (NUR 3040, 1 Credit)Pediatric Nursing Lecture (NUR 3031, 2 Credits)Pediatric Nursing Lab (NUR 3051, .5 Credits)Pediatric Nursing Clinical (NUR 3041, 1 Credit)Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Lecture (NUR 3033, 4 Credits)Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Clinical (NUR 3043, 1 Credit)Semester 4 (12 Credits)Medical Surgical Nursing I Lecture (NUR 3032, 4 Credits)Medical Surgical Nursing I Lab (NUR 3052, 1 Credits)Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical (NUR 3042, 2 Credits)Population Health Nursing Lecture (NUR 4041, 3 Credits)Population Health Nursing Clinical (NUR 4061, 2 Credits)Semester 5 (11 Credits)Medical Surgical Nursing II Lecture (NUR 4042, 4 Credits)Medical Surgical Nursing II Lab (NUR 4062, 1 Credit)Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical (NUR 4063, 2 Credits)Leadership in Nursing and Transition into Practice Lecture (NUR 4040, 3.5 Credits)Leadership in Nursing and Transition into Practice Clinical (NUR 4060, .5 Credits) Seven Clinical Rotations — NYC Metro Area HospitalsStudents complete seven clinical rotations at hospitals and healthcare agencies across the New York City metro area. All placements are coordinated by the program. Medical-Surgical Nursing (2 Rotations)Adult inpatient acute and chronic care. Students develop clinical assessment, medication administration, care coordination, and clinical judgment across complex patient populations on hospital medical-surgical floors. Maternity NursingAntepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care at NYC metro area hospitals. Includes newborn assessment, high-risk obstetrics, and family-centered practice. Pediatric NursingCare of infants, children, and adolescents in hospital and outpatient settings. Students apply pediatric-specific assessment, family-centered care, and pediatric pharmacology.Psychiatric and Mental Health NursingInpatient psychiatric units and behavioral health facilities. Skills in mental status assessment, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and psychopharmacology.Community and Population Health NursingCommunity health agencies, public health departments, and school and community clinic settings across New York City. Students apply epidemiology, social determinants of health, and health equity frameworks.Leadership in Nursing and Transition into PracticeAdult inpatient acute and chronic care. Students apply leadership principles and theory and develop leadership skills needed to enter the nursing workforce. AI in Nursing Elective — Semester 5 The Transfer B.S. in Nursing offers an optional AI in Nursing elective in the final semester. Students explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping clinical practice, including diagnostic AI, clinical decision support tools, intelligent documentation, and patient monitoring systems. This is one of the first nursing electives of its kind in New York City, preparing graduates for the AI-integrated healthcare environments they will encounter in practice. Curriculum Framework: AACN'S 2026 Essentials The Transfer B.S. in Nursing curriculum is built on the AACN's 2026 Edition of The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education — one of the first programs in the nation to implement this framework from program launch. Students are evaluated on demonstrated competencies across all 10 domains: Knowledge for Nursing Practice, Person-Centered Care, Population Health, Scholarship, Quality and Safety, Interprofessional Partnerships, Systems-Based Practice, Informatics and Healthcare Technologies, Professionalism, and Personal/Professional/Leadership Development. Every course, simulation, and clinical rotation in the program is structured around these domains. Frequently Asked Questions: CurriculumHow many semesters and credits is the Transfer nursing program?The Â鶹Çø Katz School Transfer B.S. in Nursing consists of 5 full-time semesters over 21 months, totaling 62 nursing credits. All 62 credits must be completed at Katz — transfer credits from other nursing programs are not accepted.What clinical rotations are included in the Transfer nursing program?The Transfer B.S. in Nursing includes seven clinical rotations at hospitals and healthcare agencies across the NYC metro area: Medical-Surgical Nursing I, Medical-Surgical Nursing II, Maternity Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Community and Population Health Nursing, and Transition into Practice.What is the AI in Nursing elective?The optional AI in Nursing elective, available in Semester 5, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping clinical practice — including diagnostic AI, clinical decision support, intelligent documentation, and patient monitoring systems. It is one of the first nursing electives of its kind in New York City.What is the AACN 2026 Essentials framework?The AACN 2026 Edition of The Essentials are the national standards for professional nursing education, defining 10 domains that are aligned with ten program outcomes that must be met by all graduates.What degree do Transfer B.S. in Nursing graduates earn?Graduates of the Â鶹Çø Katz School Transfer B.S. in Nursing earn a Bachelor of Science and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam to obtain registered nurse (RN) licensure in New York State.What prerequisites do I need for the YU Katz Transfer B.S. in Nursing?The program requires 29 credits of nursing prerequisite courses, including Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Algebra, Statistics, and Developmental Psychology, plus 33 general education credits. Some courses must be completed within 5 years of acceptance. Contact katznursing@yu.edu with questions about your specific transcripts.How do I apply to or request information about the YU Katz Transfer B.S. in Nursing?Applications and information requests can be submitted . For questions about prerequisites or your specific transcripts, contact the nursing admissions team at katznursing@yu.edu or 646-592-4753. The program is located at 245 East 41st Street, Midtown Manhattan — two blocks from Grand Central Station.
