D'Youville College

D'Youville College is a private, co-educational, liberal arts and professional college located in residential Buffalo, New York, a few blocks from the Peace Bridge. 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 2400, 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.

The School of Nursing

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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.

RN-to-BSN

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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.

Joint BSN/MS and RN-to-BSN/MS

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Our unique five-year BS/MS degree program lets you pay undergraduate tuition for graduate curriculum. Direct admission to the program means there's no need to re-apply for your graduate studies. A 50% tuition discount is available for RNs seeking a BSN.

MS Community Health Nursing

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Students have the opportunity to work closely with mentors from the nursing community and from the nursing faculty. Faculty members guide students in determining research topics and in carrying out either the thesis or project. Graduates have published in such prestigious nursing journals as Nursing Education, AORN Journal, and Nursing Science Quarterly. They have also achieved such positions as Director of Hospice Services, Director of AIDS Services and Director of Patient Services in a variety of community health agencies and settings. Focus tracks:

• Nursing Education
• Nursing Managment

Family Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree and Post-Master's Certificate

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The 39-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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Health Nursing Master's Degree

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This 36-45 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, holistic nursing, hospice and palliative care, management or addictions nursing. 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.

Post-Graduate Certificates

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Focus tracks:

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Holistic Nursing
• Hospice and Palliative Care
• Nursing and Health-Related Professions

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from D'Youville College.

For more information, visit the home page of D'Youville College - Department of Nursing.