D'Youville College is a private, co-educational, liberal arts and
professional college located in residential Buffalo, New York,
delivering skills, confidence, leadership and a global view in a
caring environment. Founded in 1908 by the Grey Nuns, D'Youville
College has long been considered a leader among colleges for its
progressive and comprehensive programs. With a student population
of approximately 3000, D'Youville offers its students the
diversity and resources of a much larger college and the
attention and accessibility that is usually attributed to a small
college.
Our campus offers students comprehensive facilities, modern
computer labs and state-of-the art medical labs. Our teaching
faculty are the core of what makes D'Youville College a special
place. Teaching positions are occupied by professors who believe
in quality teaching and individualized instruction. At D'Youville
College, academic excellence is paramount.
D'Youville College has been educating nurses since 1942. All of
your classes, labs and seminars will be taught by talented,
dedicated faculty members who are at the forefront of their
fields -- never by teacher aides or assistants. We take your
education very seriously, and we're committed to educating you
for life.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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The four-year Bachelor of Science degree (BSN) prepares the
student as a generalist for entry level practice and for the
State Board NCLEX-RN Examination. The undergraduate program has a
strong liberal arts foundation that is correlated with the
professional nursing courses. Students begin their clinical
courses in the sophomore year and complete a variety of clinical
experiences prior to graduation.
Five Year Combined BSN/MS
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This program enables students to complete both the BSN and
master's with a choice of clinical focus in a combined choice of
study. This program is shorter in length than the two programs of
study if pursued separately. This program further allows the
students at the master's level to customize their clinical focus
and provides them flexibility in pursuing their own career goals.
This program lets you pay undergraduate tuition for the graduate
curriculum. This program is another direct admission program
meaning you do not have to re-apply to the master's or advanced
level by maintaining an overall GPA average of 3.0.
RN-to-BSN (2yr) or RN-to- BSN/MS (3yr)
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A special curriculum designed for licensed RNs wishing to
complete their BSN capitalizes on prior knowledge and experience.
Registered nurses can enhance their potential for employment or
advancement by pursuing a bachelor's in nursing. You'll focus on
interdisciplinary studies, health care studies, management
preparation and community-based nursing to prepare for a variety
of career paths -- many of which are open to you only if you hold
a bachelor's or advanced degree. BSN's are frequently sought for
positions in home health care, public health, or as head nurses
or nursing supervisors. Registered nurses enrolled in the BSN
program have the option of completing three of four major courses
via distance learning. RNs that enter this program receive a 50
percent tuition discount for the bachelor's portion of the
program.
Family Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree and Post-Master's
Certificate
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The 40-42 credit hour Master of Science degree and the 28-credit
hour post-master's certificate in family nurse practitioner offer
preparation for nurses to provide primary care for patients of
all ages. Students will learn to assess, diagnose and prescribe
treatments for individuals and families in need of care.
Preceptorships include 200 hours in women's health, 200 hours in
pediatrics and 300 hours in adult settings. Classes are offered
Thursday afternoons/evenings and during the day on Friday. The
student to faculty ratio is 12:1.
MS Community Health Nursing
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This 42-54 credit Master of Science degree program prepares
nurses for advanced practice as clinical nurse specialists in
community health nursing with an emphasis in either education or
management. Clinical nurse specialists are prepared as
practitioners of nursing science. Students study advanced
practice principles of nursing science, community health and
nursing theories and research.
By virtue of their advanced education and expanded practice
knowledge, clinical nurse specialists in community health nursing
provide highly expert nursing care to communities with complex
health needs. Classes are offered after 4:00 p.m. evenings and/or
all day Friday. Students can attend on either a full- or
part-time basis. The student to faculty ratio is 13:1. Overnight
dormitory housing (space permitting) is available for Friday
students at a nominal fee. Clinical placements and internships
are convenient to areas of residence or employment.
MS in Nursing (choice of clinical focus)
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This program provides students with the opportunity to creatively
respond to the ever changing health needs of society. Students
can choose from a wide variety of advanced practice roles
including primary care given, consultant, entrepreneur,
researcher, manager or educator. The minimum credit hours
required in this Master of Science in Nursing with a choice of
clinical focus is 30 credit hours. However the length of time to
complete will depend on whether the student chooses full-time or
part-time study. Classes meet one day a week on Friday's.
Post-Graduate Certificates
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Focus tracks:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing and Health-Related Professions