 Binghamton University - SUNY Decker School of Nursing PO Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902-6000 |
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Binghamton UniversityBinghamton University, State University of New York, has earned a reputation for its innovative academic and student life programs, outstanding students, faculty and staff, and the highest graduation rates in the SUNY system. The Fiske Guide to Colleges has named Binghamton, the premier public university in the northeast. For over 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. Binghamton has received rankings and accolades in other publications such as: Greenes' Guide, Princeton Review, The Public Ivy's, Kiplingers and US News and World Report. 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, participate in research with faculty, and attend top graduate schools in a wide range of fields. Table of Contents
The School of NursingBack to topThe Decker School of Nursing has a long tradition of excellence. In the thirty-five 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. The Decker School continues to provide students with state-of-the art learning resources that include a dedicated nursing student computer room, multimedia center, and the highest quality learning experiences using a variety of hands-on learning models and simulation equipment.
PhD ProgramBack to top
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. The PhD program also prepares graduates to influence health care policy. Current student research topics include:
For students with a Master's degree in nursing the program requires 60 credits. A Post-baccalaureate option is also available. DNP ProgramBack to topThis program is designed to prepare Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists to respond more efficiently to changes in health care delivery and emerging health care needs. The Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) program will incorporate the advanced practice content currently included in the master's program. The DNP focuses on providing leadership for evidence-based practice. This requires competence in translating research in practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. The Decker School of Nursing (DSON) has a long history of excellence in preparing advanced practice nurses; this background provides a rigorous foundation for providing additional education in evidence-based practice, organizational management/leadership/quality improvement, systems thinking/health policy, biostatistics/epidemiology, and informatics among other key areas. Students holding a master's degree (post-masters) in nursing seeking the DNP as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist may apply for admission for the fall 2010 and will be required to complete 38 credits. Students holding a BS degree (post-baccalaureate) in nursing seeking the DNP may apply for admission for the fall 2011 and will be required to complete 77 credits. DNP program offerings:
MSN Programs in NursingBack to topWithin the specialized majors of family nursing, community health nursing, gerontological nursing, or psychiatric mental health nursing. Master of Science program students may choose to prepare for the following practice roles:
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 Certificate ProgramsBack to topThese programs can usually be completed in four semesters of study. Students may choose from the following certificate options:
The Nurse Practitioner Certificates are 30 - 33 credits in duration, while the Educator certificate can be completed in as little as 16 credits Post Masters.
BS Degree with a Nursing MajorBack to topToday'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 ProgramBack to topDesigned 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 ProgramBack to topThis 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 ProgramBack to topThe 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. InformationIf you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Binghamton University - SUNY.
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