53 Valentine Street
Mount Vernon, NY 10550

The Dorthea Hopfer School of nursing (DHSN) in Mount Vernon, New York, is a private, hospital-based, registered nursing program offering a two-year Associates Degree (ADN). Hopfer graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam for registered nurses.

The associate degree can be a terminal degree or a transitional step to Baccalaureate
education or higher. DHSN offers an Accelerated Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse option.

Hopfer School of Nursing is located in a suburban area adjacent to Bronx County of New York City, and Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Pelham in Westchester County. The school is affiliated with Concordia College in Bronxville for liberal arts and science courses.

Hopfer School of Nursing has been granted candidacy status for accreditation by NLNAC.

Quick Facts:

Hopfer School of Nursing has been educating nurses for over 100 years and held its first graduation in 1903.

More then 2,000 registered professional nurses began their careers with Hopfer School of Nursing.

DHSN offers day, evening/weekend, and acceleration options for LPNs.

Students are encouraged to join the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA), a pre-professional organization.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.