Graduate Nursing Programs
Nursing Graduate Programs
Throughout the early years of the new century, the demand for nurses with advanced nursing education preparation will exceed the projected supply of nurses with graduate degrees. These nurses in advanced practice will be particularly needed in arenas that specialize in administration, primary care, and nursing education in acute and chronic health care, in-service, and academic settings. Recognizing this imperative, the Nursing and Health Systems department offers the Master of Science degree in:
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
Mission
The mission of the nursing and health professions department is to provide nursing education at the baccalaureate and master's level that focuses on collaboration, active participation in one's own learning, critical reflection, and creative practice to meet the needs of clients across the lifespan. Nursing education is built upon a general education of the arts and sciences that complements professional education in: nursing knowledge and theory; inquiry and research; leadership and community; nursing standards and professional practice.
Vision Statement
SUNYIT's nursing and health professions faculty aspire to professional excellence in teaching, practice, scholarship, and service to SUNYIT and communities of Central and Upstate New York. Our vision is to be a community of nurse scholars and mentors guiding professional nurses as nurse leaders and advanced practitioners who are committed to professional ideals, lifelong learning, and meaningful practice within increasingly technological health care systems and communities.
Accreditation
The M.S. in nursing program is registered by the New York State Education Department and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, 1 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC, 202-887-6791).
Louise Dean-Kelly
Chair, Department of Nursing and Health Professions
Coordinator, MS Nursing Education program