Binghamton University

Binghamton University has earned a reputation for innovative academic and student life programs, outstanding students, faculty and staff, and the highest graduation rate in the SUNY system. For 50 years, we have been sustained by a vision of excellence that has earned us accolades as the "crown jewel" of New York State's public university system.

We are proud to offer our students an excellent research library, outstanding computing facilities, superb performing-arts center and a wide assortment of course offerings. Binghamton students enjoy a wide range of internships, create individualized majors, provide service to others as tutors, peer advisors or counselors, do research with faculty, and attend graduate schools in a wide range of fields.

The School of Nursing

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The Decker School of Nursing has a long tradition of excellence. In the thirty years since its inception, the outstanding contributions that its graduates have made to the field of nursing have gained ever-increasing recognition. The school has also been recognized for its high-quality research capabilities and innovative educational programs.

Now that the Decker School moved into a new academic building which houses a state-of-the art learning resource center that includes a learning laboratory, student computer room, and multimedia center, we can provide students with the highest quality learning experiences using a variety of hands-on learning models, simulation equipment and up-to-date computer hardware and software.

BS Degree with a Nursing Major

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Today's complex health care system requires the very best preparation for the professional practice of nursing. While nurses entering the field need to possess excellent technical skills, they must also be equipped to understand patient needs at all levels. Students enrolled in the Decker School of Nursing's traditional BSN program receive this preparation in a four-year course of study firmly grounded in the liberal arts and sciences.

Students begin the nursing major in the junior year. Most of the nursing courses have a clinical component, which provide students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice. Students care for patients in all age groups in hospitals, community health facilities, and long term care institutions. In the final semester of the senior year, students transition to practice as professional nurses through immersion in clinical experiences in practice settings in area hospitals and health organizations.

RN-to-BS Program

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Designed to meet the needs of RNs who are graduates of Associate degree or Diploma programs, as well as the needs of RNs who have earned Bachelor's or Master's degrees in other disciplines, this program offers varying levels of advanced placement to RNs seeking to earn the BS degree with a nursing major. Transfer credit and credit-by-examination may count toward the 128 credits required for the completion of the BS degree.

Accelerated RN-to-BS Program

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This two-semester program of study is designed for RNs who have completed the prerequisites, a majority of general education courses, a significant number of elective credits and have experience as an RN. RNs with baccalaureate degrees in other disciplines, or those with a significant number of credits from other colleges may also be eligible to apply.

Accelerated BS Program

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The accelerated baccalaureate program is a 12 month, three-semester program leading to a BS degree with a major in nursing for applicants with a Baccalaureate or higher degree in another field. Students selecting this option will complete all required courses in the nursing major in a sequence that provides accelerated progression to achieve the undergraduate program objectives.

MSN Program

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Within the specialized fields of family nursing, community health nursing, or gerontological nursing, MSN students may choose to prepare for the following practice roles:

• Nurse Practitioner
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Administrator

The program is 48 credits and can be completed in two academic years of full-time study. Part-time study is an option with program plans for three or more years of study.

Post-master's Nurse Practitioner Certificate Programs

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These 30-33 credit programs can be completed in four semesters of study. Students may choose from the following certificate options:

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Community Health Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

PhD Program

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The purpose of the PhD program in nursing is to prepare nurse scholars whose focus is research and scholarship in the delivery of health care to rural residents. Graduates of the program will be able to generate theory that will extend the knowledge base of nursing in rural health care.

For students with a Master's degree in nursing the program requires 66 credits. A Post-baccalaureate option is available.

Information

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