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AN EGREE PROGRAMSBachelor of Science in Nursing - ONLINE(For RNs with an associate degree)Master of Science - HYBRID Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(FPMHNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - ONLINE Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse SpecialistCERTIFICATE PROGRAMSPost Master’s Advanced Certificate - HYBRID Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(FPMHNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)FURTHER EDUCATION FOR RNSOur programs educate students who are already registerednurses, helping them build upon their previous education.Studies show advanced education also results in betteroutcomes for patients.THE UPSTATE ADVANTAGE Outstanding faculty. Our faculty members are the primaryinstructors for required courses. As award-winningeducators, the faculty is dedicated to teaching while alsoengaging in scholarly work and many in clinical practice. Academic medical center. The medical center environmentallows our students to learn alongside students in otherhealth professions. Impressive facilities. New facilities include dedicatedclassroom and laboratory space for the program, as wellas a newly constructed Simulation Center. Exceptional clinical education. We work closely with ourclinical sites to ensure that students have access to highquality clinical experiences in diverse practice settings. Small class sizes. We limit our enrollment per class toprovide excellent student-to-faculty ratios. Online courses: These offer flexibility and are designed tokeep distance learners engaged.

ONLINEBACHELOR OF SCIENCEPROGRAM OF STUDYAll course are offered in their entirety viaonline deliveryBACHELOR OF SCIENCEPROGRAMThis online RN-to-BS in Nursing degreeprogram is a flexible, upper divisionprogram for registered nurses withassociate degrees or diplomas in nursing.The courses build on the foundation ofAAS education to achieve the Essentials ofBaccalaureate Education (AACN, 2008)Our program focuses on theory and application, provides exposure to manyareas of nursing, and serves as a foundation for graduate study. It prepares you todeliver comprehensive care to patients ofall ages in a variety of settings as a directcare provider and as a nursing leader. Ourcurriculum will prepare you to be a leaderin a technological, information driven,complex healthcare system.Most full-time students complete degreerequirements in two years. Part-timestudents taking two or three courses persemester will complete the degree inthree to four years. Degree requirementsmust be completed within 5 years ofmatriculation.Courses are offered online so you cancreate a schedule that meets your lifeand lifestyle. Your faculty advisor willwork with you to determine the bestprogram for you.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAssociate’s degree or diploma program innursing; 60 semester hours† from a basicnursing program including:Anatomy & Physiology I3-4Anatomy & Physiology II3-4Microbiology3-4English Composition3English Elective3Psychology3Sociology3Liberal Arts/Sciences6Nursing30† There is no time limit to receive credit for courses used to fulfilladmissions requirements. Grades of “C“ or higher and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.A higher GPA may be necessary to be competitive for admission.Fall Semester, Year 1CreditsNURS 327: Professional Nursing Transitions 3ENGL 325: Professional and TechnicalWriting3PATH 360: Pathology3NURS 330: Health Assmt & Hlth Promacross Lifespan4Total Semester Credit 13Spring Semester, Year 1NURS 387: Health Care policy & Politics3NURS 481: Research in Nursing3BIOL 310: Biostatistics3NURS 465: Nurse as Educator for the BS3Liberal Arts Elective3Total Semester Credits 15Summer Semester, Year 1HUMA 420: Ethics and theHealth Professional3PHRM 390: Applied Pharmacology3Total Semester Credits 6Fall Semester, Year 2NURS 444: Community Health Nursing4BIOL 420: Epidemiology3NURS 456: Information, Quality & Safety3Liberal Arts Elective3Total Semester Credits 13Spring Semester, Year 2NURS 415: Leadership and Management3NURS 490: Trends in Practice and Healthcare 5Liberal Arts Elective3Liberal Arts Elective3Total Semester Credits 14Spring Deadline: November 1 Fall Deadline: June 1Nursing Credits 31 Arts & Science Credits 30Total Program Credits 61U P STAT E M E D I C A L U N I V E RS I T Y CO L L EG E O F N U RS I N G I W W W. U P STAT E . E D U / CO N

FAMILY NURSEPRACTITIONERPROGRAM OF STUDYTWO YEARFall Semester, Year 1CreditsNURS 565: Nurse as Educator3NURS 612: Family Nursing Theory3NURS 621: Clin Pathophysiology3NURS 607: Adv Health Assessment3Total Semester Credit 12Spring Semester, Year 1NURS 610: Nursing Theory3NURS 616: Advanced Nursing Research3NURS 640: Pharmacology3NURS 641: Clin Mgmt/FNP I5(150 Clinical hours)Total Semester Credits 14Summer Semester, Year 1NURS 613: Innovation in Information,Quality, and Safety OnlineThe master’s program emphasizes clinicalpractice in primary care with arequirement to complete three clinicalpracticum semesters under the guidanceof experts.The master's program builds on theundergraduate nursing education andfocuses on applying advanced theory andevidence-based data to clinical practice.The master's program emphasizesclinical practice with a requirement tocomplete three clinical practicumsemesters under the guidance of experts.In addition to the expertise available oncampus (at Upstate University Hospitaland its many specialty clinics) theCollege of Nursing has developed anextensive network of physician offices,hospitals, clinics and other agencies inNew York State that participate in ourprogram. These affiliations give you theopportunity to work in a variety ofprimary care and specialty settings withpreceptors. SUNY requires each MSstudent to complete a mastersculminating project or thesis prior tograduation.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS(Family NP, Family Psychiatric MentalHealth NP, Pediatric NP) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Undergraduate GPA of 3.0. A higherGPA may be necessary to becompetitive for admission. Active, unencumbered NYS RN license Current CPR certification One year of experience is stronglyrecommended No GREs required Basic Health Assessment (300 level orhigher course or SUNY Upstate’s NURS330) and Basic Statistics (3 credits) Three letters of recommendation3Fall Semester, Year 2NURS 626: Leadership for APN3NURS 642: Clin Mgmt/FNP II6(224 Clinical Hours)Graduate Elective3Total Semester Credits 12Spring Semester, Year 2NURS 643: Clin Mgmt/FNP III(225 Clinical Hours)Graduate ElectiveCulminating Graduate Project630Total Semester Credits 9Total Credits MS: FNP credits 50Residency Requirement credits 36Most classes are taken online.Blue highlights indicate classes taken in personor in hybrid format.Fall Deadline: April 1stU P STAT E M E D I C A L U N I V E RS I T Y CO L L EG E O F N U RS I N G I W W W. U P STAT E . E D U / CO N

POST-MASTER’SADVANCEDCERTIFICATEPROGRAMMASTER OF SCIENCEPROGRAMSPEDIATRIC NURSEPRACTITIONERPROGRAM OF STUDYFAMILY PSYCHIATRICMENTAL HEALTHPRACTITIONERPROGRAM OF STUDYTWO YEARFall Semester, Year 1CreditsNURS 565: Nurse as Educator3NURS 612: Family Nursing Theory3NURS 621: Clin Pathophysiology3NURS 607: Adv Health Assessment3Total Semester Credit 12Spring Semester, Year 1NURS 610: Nursing Theory3NURS 616: Advanced Nursing Research3NURS 640: Pharmacology3NURS 686: Clin Mgmt/PNP I5Total Semester Credits 14Summer Semester, Year 1NURS 613: Innovation in Information,Quality, and SafetyNURS 700: Thesis***(optional)31-3Fall Semester, Year 2NURS 626: Leadership for APN3NURS 687: Clin Mgmt/PNP II6Graduate Elective ORNURS 655: Curriculum & Prog Dev ORNURS 665: Educational Eval OR3NURS 700: Thesis***1-3Graduate Statistics Elective3Total Semester Credits 12Spring Semester, Year 2NURS 688: Clin Mgmt/PNP III6Graduate Elective ORNURS 655: Curriculum & Prog Dev ORNURS 665: Educational Eval ORNURS 700: Thesis***3Culminating Graduate Project0Total Semester Credits 9Total Credits MS: PNP credits 50Residency Requirement credits 36** Required for thesis option (Prerequisite isNURS 616 or equivalent)*** Thesis option requires 6 credits in NURS 700Culminating Graduate Project is required ifthesis is not chosen Revised -6/2017 Required for Education Minor (Prerequisiteis NURS 565)TWO YEARFall Semester, Year 1CreditsNURS 565: Nurse as Educator3NURS 612: Family Nursing Theory3NURS 621: Clin Pathophysiology3NURS 607: Adv Health Assessment3NURS 609: Family Psychiatric MentalHealth Theory3Total Semester Credit 15Spring Semester, Year 1NURS 610: Nursing Theory3NURS 616: Advanced Nursing Research3NURS 640: Pharmacology3NURS 627: Clin Mgmt/FPMHNP I5(150 Clinical Hours)Total Semester Credits 14Summer Semester, Year 1NURS 613: Innovation in Information,Quality, and Safety Online3Fall Semester, Year 2NURS 626: Leadership for APN3NURS 628: Clin Mgmt/FPMHNP II6(225 Clinical Hours)Graduate Elective3Total Semester Credits 12Spring Semester, Year 2NURS 629: Clin Mgmt/FPMHNP III(225 Clinical Hours)Graduate ElectiveCulminating Graduate Project630Total Semester Credits 9Total Credits MS: FPMHNP credits 53Residency Requirement credits 36The Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Program is open toregistered nurses with clinical master’s degrees whowish to become nurse practitioners and to certifiednurse practitioners with master’s degrees who wish tobecome certified in an additional specialty area.Graduates of this advanced certificate program areskilled in assessment, diagnosis and management ofacute and chronic health problems, and are preparedto deliver primary care services in a variety of healthsettings to the patient population of their choosing:family, family psychiatric mental health or pediatric.The program typically begins in the fall and takes foursemesters. NPs seeking certification in an additionalspecialty area, who have taken a pathophysiologycourse that is acceptable for transfer, may be eligible tobegin the program in the spring. Nurse practitionersseeking certification in a second specialty area, whohave appropriate academic and clinical experience,may qualify to complete the program in threesemesters. The Post-Master’s Program is a hybridprogram including online and face-to-face classes.Classes are either fully online through Blackboard ormeet one evening per week if classroom based.Graduates of Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Programmay apply for New York State nurse practitionercredentialing through the College of Nursing.Graduates also are eligible to take the nationalAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center nursepractitioner certificate exam.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Clinical Master’s Degree in NursingNursing and overall GPA of 3.0Active and unencumbered New York State RN licenseCurrent CPR certificationThree letters of recommendationSpring Deadline: November 1 Fall Deadline: April 1U P STAT E M E D I C A L U N I V E RS I T Y CO L L EG E O F N U RS I N G I W W W. U P STAT E . E D U / CO N