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.
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