Located on the Upper West Side of New York City, Columbia
University has, since its inception, addressed the issues of the
moment, making important contributions to American life through
the teaching and research conducted within its schools and
departments.
The University is committed to preserving the quest for knowledge
as more than simply a practical pursuit. Through its broad range
of innovative multidisciplinary programs and earnest exploration
of difficult questions, Columbia provides students from the
United States and around the world with the depth of
understanding and intellectual flexibility they need to respond
to the challenges we all will face in the years to come.
Columbia University School of Nursing is part of one of the
world's most renowned medical centers. We are a close-knit and
interactive group of four schools and three smaller independent
programs: the Schools of Medicine, Dental and Oral Surgery,
Public Health, and Nursing; and Programs in Occupational Therapy,
Physical Therapy, and Human Nutrition. We are a neighborhood
collaborating on research and clinical experiences, and sharing a
vision for the future of health care in this country.
The School of Nursing is proud of its 100+ year history of
educating nursing leaders. It is internationally known and
clinically unrivaled, and with recognition for excellence in
research and curricular advancements. Recent contributions to the
profession include the first universal faculty practice plan in a
school of nursing, the first Endowed Nursing Chair in Health
Policy and the first to be named a World Health Organization
Collaborating Center for International Nursing Development in
Advanced Practice.
Entry to Practice Program (Accelerated Second Degree BS/MS
Program)
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For non-nurse college graduates
Designed specifically for students who hold a baccalaureate
degree in fields other than nursing, the entry to practice (ETP)
program is designed as a direct entry BS/MS program to prepare
students for a career as an advanced practice nurse. Academic
studies are closely integrated with clinical experience. Graduate
level courses are incorporated in to basic education,
facilitating the transition to master's level study in a selected
specialty. There are two components: pre-licensure study prepares
the student for basic nursing practice; and specialty study
focuses on an advanced practice role in professional nursing,
which is the primary goal of our program.
Master of Science Degree Program
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Students wishing to pursue the Master of Science degree may
choose from the following concentrations:
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nurse Midwifery
- Oncology Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
University Statutory Certificate Program
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University Statutory Certificates, which carry master's level
credit equivalence, are available to nurse practitioners with
master's degrees in nursing who wish an additional specialization
without completing an additional master's degree.
MS Completion Program
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This program is for BS prepared nurses who are certified for
advanced practice, but do not have an MS degree.
Joint Degree MSN/MBA
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This graduate program is designed for students with an interest
in management and nursing who intend to be both advanced clinical
practitioners and professionally educated managers in a health
care setting.
Joint Degree MSN/MPH
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The objective of this program is to prepare nurses to be both
advanced clinical practitioners and public health practitioners
or administrators in a variety of community settings, including
hospitals.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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The DNP program prepares nurses with the knowledge, skills and
attributes necessary for fully accountable practice with patients
across sites and over time. With the increasing scope of clinical
scholarship in nursing and the growth of scientific knowledge in
the discipline, doctoral level education is required for
independent practice. Given the complexity of care, growth of
information and biomedical technology, as well as an aging and
increasingly diverse population with worsening disparities in
care, the need for a DNP program to meet the demand for expert
clinicians is timely and necessary.
PhD Program
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The PhD program is a research-intensive curriculum preparing
nurse scholars who are ready to conduct research in outcomes and
health policy, independently and as part of interdisciplinary
teams. To accomplish this, the program provides students with
research skills, knowledge of critical frameworks for
understanding outcomes and policy questions, and mentored
opportunities to move toward independent research.