Dean: Patricia Bruckenthal, PhD, RN, FAAN
Office: Health Sciences Center, Level 2
Phone: (631) 444-3200
School Of Nursing Website
The School of Nursing (SON) offers degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and the PhD in Nursing. At the undergraduate level, the SON offers the Basic Baccalaureate Program (BBP),and an Accelerated Baccalaureate Program (ABP) for students who hold non-nursing Baccalaureate degrees. Both of these programs are offered on-site and lead to licensure as a registered nurse. The Registered Nurse to Baccalaureate and Registered Nurse to Baccalaureate/Masters are available for registered nurses with associate degrees in nursing. These programs are offered through distance education with on-site requirements.
At the graduate level, a Master of Science degree in advanced practice nursing is offered in the following population foci: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwifery. The SON also offers a Master of Science in Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership. Advanced Certificate Programs are offered for nurses with an advanced degree (Masters or Doctoral) to continue their education by preparing them for the Advanced Practice roles of Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Leader or Nurse Educator. All Master of Science and Advanced Certificate Programs are offered through distance education with on-site requirements.
The license-qualifying Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program is designed for registered nurses who hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing, and is offered in the following population foci: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family, Pediatric Primary Care, Pediatric Acute Care, Psychiatric Mental Health, Women’s Health, Neonatal, and Nurse Midwifery. Nurse practitioners and nurse midwives who hold a Master’s degree may be eligible to enter our DNP Program with advanced standing (Post-Masters entry). A gap analysis is conducted to confirm previous coursework taken and validate the number of clinical hours performed at the Master’s level. The DNP program is offered through distance education with on-site requirements. The PhD in Nursing is designed for Master’s prepared nurses who aspire to research and academic roles within healthcare and educational settings. This full time, cohort-based program is offered on-site.
The Baccalaureate degree, Master of Science degree, Advanced Certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Stony Brook University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Nurse Midwifery is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
Baccalaureate Programs
Masters Programs
Doctorate
Combined Degree
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