Graduate Nursing 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 School of Nursing and Health Systems offers the Master of Science degree in:

Mission

The mission of the School of Nursing and Health Systems 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

The School of Nursing and Health Systems faculty aspires to professional excellence in teaching, practice, scholarship, and service to the University 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).

Esther Bankert
Dean and Professor