named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Clinical Nursing Skills (NUR 121)
Prerequisite skills course that may be taken concurrently with SCI 101, requiring a minimum grade of C+ to pass
Generic BS Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for students entering with or without prior college credits, including high school graduates and those with associate degrees
LPN to RN Program
Academic and clinical training program enabling Licensed Practical Nurses to advance to Registered Nurse status through coursework and compliance requirements
RN to BS Program
19-month program allowing Registered Nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science degree
Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics (SCI 101)
Prerequisite course required for admission, graded on a pass/fail basis with a minimum grade of C+ to pass
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Health Professions Education Programs 4 activities
- Academic progression and assessment requirementsRequires AAS nursing students to complete focused reviews and remediation before taking Integrated Kaplan exams and attending the Kaplan NCLEX-RN Review, and mandates 100% accuracy on dosage calculation exams for progression to subsequent nursing courses.
- Admissions and enrollment managementManages a rolling admissions process through the NursingCAS platform, requiring applicants to complete the ATI TEAS (7th edition) exam on campus, submit official transcripts, pass prerequisite courses with a grade of C+ or higher, and meet additional academic criteria; accepts transfer credits from accredited institutions and recognizes CLEP credits for specific subjects.
- Articulation agreements for direct admissionMaintains articulation agreements with practical nursing programs that allow selected LPN students direct admission into the LPN to RN/AAS track without entrance exams.
- Nursing education programsOffers three accredited nursing education programs: an LPN to RN/AAS track, a generic baccalaureate in nursing program, and a baccalaureate completion program for registered nurses, serving approximately 600 full- and part-time students at its nearly 50,000-square-foot campus in New York City.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Distance learning infrastructure and supportDelivers instruction through distance learning formats using Canvas as a primary platform, provides technical guidance for reliable internet and device access, and supports students with recommended technology purchasing options and Respondus Monitor licensing for secure online exams.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Student support servicesProvides financial aid, short-term and long-term counseling for mental health and social issues, and referrals to external professionals as needed.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Campus safety and security reportingSubmits annual crime and security data to the U.S. Department of Education and publishes an annual security report by October 1st each year to inform students and employees about safety policies and procedures.
- Grant-funded educational initiativesSecured over $6 million in grant funding to support interprofessional education and technology-based teaching initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19.72M
Contributions & grants$156K1%
Program service revenue$18.71M95%
Investment income$856K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$17.04M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.70M
Grants paid out$260K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.56M
Cash$2.80M
Investments$8.12M
Liabilities$4.46M
Net assets$12.10M
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +40.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOYCE GRIFFIN-SOBEL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $388K |
| SANDRA CAROLLO | PROVOST & EXECUTIVE VP | 40 | $217K |
| EICKEL ORTIZ | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $207K |
| ROGER L ANDERSON | CFO | 40 | $159K |
| OJADA JOANNA | HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY | 1 | $134K |
| PAUL GUABAA-AMPONSAH | ASSISTANT DEAN OF SCIENCE | 40 | $128K |
| TARK ALUEM | HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY | 1 | $127K |
| SCHOENE MATTHEW | HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY | 1 | $116K |
| BALIRAM RAMKUMARIE | FORMER HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY | 1 | $112K |
board members · 16
- AKILI HINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- ALAN S ROEMER — TREASURER
- BHANU PATIL — TRUSTEE
- CATHERINE O'NEILL D'AMICO — TRUSTEE
- DARA COOK — TRUSTEE
- FISAYO OLAYINKA — TRUSTEE
- GRETCHEN HARDERS — TRUSTEE
- HAYWARD S GILL JR — TRUSTEE
- JAMES C FRAUENTHAL — CHAIRPERSON
- JAMES PAINE — TRUSTEE
- JANICE NISSEN — TRUSTEE
- JOHN BERTOLOZZI — TRUSTEE
- LINDA CALANDRA — BOARD MEMBER
- MADHU MAZUMDAR — TRUSTEE
- MARIE KONSTANCE — TRUSTEE
- MICHELLE S WOLF — TRUSTEE
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- 1199 Partner — Partners with 1199 to provide financial aid or related support services to nursing students.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Partner — Provides referral access to 24/7 suicide and crisis support for students.
- ACEN Government — Accrediting body for the AAS nursing program at HFCN
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Government — Accreditor of the Associate in Applied Science degree program in nursing.
- Alliance University Partner — Collaborates with Alliance University to support student transitions.
- Bethel Gospel Assembly Church Partner — Hosts the College on the third and fourth floors of its building, providing nearly 50,000 square feet of educational space.
- CCNE Government — Accrediting body for the BS nursing programs at HFCN
- Castle Branch Partner — Partner organization serving as a central repository for student compliance documentation including background checks, immunizations, and licensure.
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Partner — Partner program through which the college accepts exam-based credit for select non-science courses.
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Government — Accreditor of the Generic and Upper Division Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.
- Crisis Text Line Partner — Offers students text-based mental health crisis support through targeted keywords.
- Dell Partner — Provides a recommended equipment purchase pathway for students through Dell’s Education Purchase Program, with no affiliation or compensation to the college.
- Helene Fuld College of Nursing Partner — Alumni Association officers and members maintain an ongoing relationship with the college to support its mission through engagement and service.
- Helene Fuld Health Trust Funder — Has received grants from the Helene Fuld Health Trust for scholarships, building renovations, and equipment since 1955.
- Hunter College Partner — Dr. Griffin-Sobel held multiple leadership roles at Hunter College’s School of Nursing, including director of undergraduate programs and Acting Dean.
- Lehman College Partner — Dr. Griffin-Sobel earned her BSN from Lehman College.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Accrediting body for the entire Helene Fuld College of Nursing
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education Network — Member institution of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- Mildred Elley Partner — Has an articulation agreement allowing direct admission of selected students into Helene Fuld College of Nursing.
- National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Accreditation Partner — Currently pursuing pre-accreditation candidacy status from NLN CNEA for the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
- New York University Partner — Dr. Griffin-Sobel earned her PhD in Nursing from New York University.
- NursingCAS Partner — Partner organization used for centralized online application processing for nursing programs.
- SUNY Upstate Medical University Partner — Dr. Griffin-Sobel was previously Dean and Professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.
- The College of Westchester Partner — Has an articulation agreement allowing direct admission of selected students into Helene Fuld College of Nursing.
- U.S. Department of Education Government — Submits annual campus crime and security data to comply with federal reporting requirements under the Clery Act.
- Washington State University Partner — Dr. Griffin-Sobel served as Dean and tenured Professor at WSU’s College of Nursing, leading its five-campus system.
- World Education Services Partner — Partner organization for evaluation of international academic transcripts.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Career-Ladder Nursing Educationmethodology: career-ladder educationBy structuring nursing education as a progressive pathway from LPN to RN to BSN, the college enables professional advancement and improves community health outcomes because sequential, accessible credentialing increases workforce retention and capacity.
- Integrated Student Support for Holistic Successmethodology: integrated_student_supportBy combining academic training with integrated counseling and external referrals, the college supports student persistence and graduation because addressing mental health and social well-being removes non-academic barriers to success in rigorous nursing programs.
- Need-Blind Admissions for Inclusive Accessmethodology: need-blind_admissionsBy removing financial and immigration status as barriers to admission, particularly for DACA students, the college increases diversity and strengthens the nursing workforce because equitable access produces a more representative and culturally competent profession.