Adelphi University

Founded in 1896, Adelphi University is the oldest private co-educational university on Long Island. Today, Adelphi is a doctoral level, non-sectarian university comprising eight schools: the College of Arts and Sciences; the Honors College; Ruth S. Ammon School of Education; University College; the Schools of Business, Nursing and Social Work; and the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies. Adelphi currently enrolls more than 8,100 students in over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. Adelphi students come from across the United States and from 37 countries around the world.

The School of Nursing

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The mission of Adelphi's School of Nursing is to educate nurses who will be influential in the transformation of health care in the 21st Century.

The scope of professional nursing requires specialized knowledge and skills based on theory, research and practice. Nurses are accountable to clients, society and the profession for the quality of care provided. The curricula is planned to allow students to build on previously gained knowledge and to develop skills at advancing levels of practice. Baccalaureate education is the foundation for professional practice. Students at the master's level are prepared for advanced nursing practice and for the pursuit of doctoral study.

The undergraduate curriculum of the School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and both the undergraduate and graduate curricula are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Basic Program

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The basic curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in nursing. The curriculum builds on the concept of holism by beginning with a liberal education framework, introducing sciences and social sciences supportive of nursing, then integrating this foundation throughout the study of professional nursing.

Accelerated Program

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The School of Nursing offers an accelerated program enabling students with previous college credit to transfer up to a maximum of 90 credits. This enables students to save money and time in earning their baccalaureate degree.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Registered Nurse Curriculum

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One-Day-A-Week RN-to-BS/MS Program

This program provides RNs with an opportunity to complete their bachelor's degree and earn credits toward their master's by taking required professional courses only one day a week. It is designed for RNs from associate degree or diploma programs who wish to continue their education towards the goal of earning a bachelor's degree in nursing. This program of study aims to deepen their expertise in nursing with study in the liberal arts and sciences. It encompasses health promotion, long-term care, research, advocacy, teaching and management. RNs in the program take required University general education, science and nursing theory courses, and may enroll in the clinical nursing courses after completing the lower division requirements while applying credits towards a master's degree.

Students can transfer up to the maximum number of acceptable credits granted by most colleges. They can select courses of interest to meet non-professional degree requirements and complete limited number of clinical hours in unstructured settings at their convenience.

Master of Science in Nursing

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The School of Nursing offers master's degrees in the following areas:

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

The curriculum of this concentration integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills while exploring the issues and forces within the health care delivery system that affect the roles of the advanced practice nurse. The program emphasizes scientific inquiry as a tool for building clinical knowledge and testing the validity of the theoretical assumptions underlying nursing practice.

Nursing Administration

The concentration in nursing administration prepares nurse managers who can function in a variety of health care settings. Topics include nursing theories, group dynamics, communication, and professional issues and trends. Students also study leadership roles in the health care field and gain practice in analyzing and implementing research findings.

Nursing Education

The Master of Science in nursing education prepares students as nurse educators competent to function in a variety of educational and healthcare settings, but primarily to assume responsibilities as faculty members in undergraduate nursing programs. As students develop in this advanced practice role, they will acquire knowledge, skills, and values related to teaching and learning, instructional design, assessment and measurement strategies, and curriculum development and evaluation in nursing education.

Emergency Nursing/Emergency Management

The emergency nursing/emergency management program is a 39-credit master’s degree program designed to prepare nurses for managerial positions in the emergency department and disaster management settings. After completing the program the graduate will be able to attain employment and successfully work in the field of disaster nursing and emergency management as a clinician, manager, educator, consultant or researcher.

Post-Master's Certificates

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Designed for students who already hold a master's degree in nursing, the Advanced Certificate Program provides an educational route to specialize in an area other than that studied in their master's program. The program is individualized for each student and is a part-time course of study. Areas of study include nurse practitioner in adult health nursing and nursing administration.

Joint MS/MBA Degree Program

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This combined program with the School of Business allows the RN holding a bachelor's degree to complete the MS and MBA. The 75-credit program incorporates contemporary management theory, business fundamentals and essential core competencies, knowledge, skills and values of advanced professional nursing practice.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing (54-credit minimum)

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The 54-credit (minimum) doctoral program in nursing is designed to prepare expert nurse-scholars who will advance the development of knowledge for the discipline; contribute to the science of nursing; advance healthcare through teaching, research, and leadership; and improve the health of society. An M.S. in nursing is required for entry.

The program may be taken on a full-time (9 to 12 credits per semester) or part-time basis. Most courses are offered on one day a week. Students are admitted in the fall semester and proceed through the program in cohorts. The deadline for application is February 15th.

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