Touro University

Touro University operates a network of campuses and divisions across New York City, including several locations in Brooklyn, as part of a system founded in 1970 under Jewish sponsorship. It has grown into one of the larger private institutions in the region, with schools spanning health sciences, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, law, and undergraduate studies. Programs are structured with attention to observant Jewish students, including scheduling around religious obligations and separate-track options, which shapes the character of its campuses.

Nursing coursework covers anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment before moving into nursing care across medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, pediatric, psychiatric-mental health, and community settings, with skills lab and simulation practice ahead of supervised clinical rotations. Placements draw on New York City hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, exposing students to a patient population as varied as any in the country. Pre-licensure graduates are prepared for registered nurse licensure, and pathways exist for licensed nurses continuing toward further degrees. For students in Brooklyn's Orthodox communities, the combination of local campuses and accommodating scheduling makes nursing education accessible in ways a traditional residential program would not.