D’Youville College • Buffalo, New York

MASTER’S DEGREES

Nursing (Choice of Clinical Focus)

Family Nurse Practitioner
(Master’s Degree and Post Master’s Certificate)

Clinical Nurse
(Community Health Nursing)
Specialist
NURSING
An Overview
Professional Opportunities
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. Students are encouraged to take advantage of publishing
opportunities. 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.
APPLICATION
Applicants should forward the following materials to the graduate
admissions office:
1. A completed graduate application with a non-refundable $25
application fee (U.S. Funds). A free online application is available at
www.dyc.edu.
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (where applicable)
from ALL colleges and universities attended.
3. A valid New York State or Ontario Provincial license to practice
nursing.
ADMISSION
In addition to the application requirement, applicants for the masters of
science degree programs must present:
1. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or
university program.
2. An undergraduate course in statistics and an undergraduate course in
computer science or its equivalent.
3. Evidence of capability to succeed in a graduate program, as shown by
the following:
a. An overall undergraduate G.P.A. of at least a 3.0 (based on a
4.0 system)
b. An overall undergraduate G.P.A of at least 2.75 with a 3.0 or
better in the upper half of undergraduate work
c. An overall undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.75 with a 3.0
or better in the major field
d. A baccalaureate degree in nursing plus a master’s degree in
another field from an accredited college or university with
an overall G.P.A. of at least 3.5.
In addition to the above admissions requirements, candidates for the
masters of science degree program in family nurse practitioner or the post
masters certificate in family nurse practitioner must also present:
4. Licensure as a registered nurse in New York or in another state in the
United States. (for information on obtaining RN licensure in New York
state, please call the Nursing department at 716-829-7783).
5. Baccalaureate-level health assessment, pathophysiology and
pharmacology courses or equivalent.
6. Interview with program director/faculty
7. Two letters of reference from supervisor or colleague should include
clinical performance.
8. One year of practice as a registered nurse is recommended.
TRANSFERRING CREDITS
Students may transfer up to nine graduate credits with grades of B or better
into the programs at the discretion of the program director. Credits must
be from an accredited institution and must be comparable in content to
courses offered at D’Youville.
Thesis or Project Option
Depending on the student’s future educational goals, two options are
available for completion of the research component of the degree.
Thesis Option: Requires the completion of a research thesis.
Project Option: Requires the completion of a research project.
The Faculty
Faculty are readily available to students. Most graduate nursing faculty
hold doctoral degrees and have distinguished themselves through research,
publication, conference presentations, teaching and clinical expertise.
Students
With a median age of 35, the student body brings to the graduate program
diversified educational and professional experiences. Their individual
knowledge and experience adds a great deal to classroom discussions
and activities.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Program Description Research Component
The 39-credit hour master’s of science degree and the 30 credit-hour THESIS OPTION
post-master’s certificate in family nurse practitioner offer preparation for GRA 600 Theory Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
nurses to function in an advanced practice nursing role to provide primary GRA 601 Research Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
care for patients of all ages. Students will learn to assess, diagnose, plan and GRA 610 Thesis Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
institute management for individuals and families in need of care. Preceptor- GRA 629 Thesis Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
ships include 200 hours in women’s health, 200 hours in pediatrics and OR
300 hours in adult settings. Classes are offered Thursdays and Fridays. PROJECT OPTION
GRA 600 Theory Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GRA 601 Research Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Master of Science Degree NUR 610 Project Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Curriculum NUR 629 Project Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Clinical Component
NUR 631 Advanced Health Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Degree Requirements:
NUR 631L Advanced Health Assessment Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 THESIS OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-45
NUR 634 Health Promotion & PROJECT OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-41
Primary Care of Children & Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 635 Health Promotion &
Primary Care of Women & Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 637 Health Promotion & Primary Care of Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 638 Family NP Clinical Practicum in Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 639 Family NP Clinical Practicum in
Women’s Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 640 Family NP Clinical Practicum in Adult Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Supportive Component
NUR 632 Advanced Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 633 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MASTER’S DEGREE
Nursing (choice of clinical focus)
Program Description
This 30-36 credit master's of science in nursing program offers students the
opportunity, with guidance, to self-design the clinical component of their
program. With a student to faculty ratio of 13:1, the student and faculty
member determine an individualized plan of study with learning outcomes
geared to meet the student’s professional career goals. Depending on the
student’s future educational goals, they are provided with the opportunity
to experience the process of completing either a research thesis or a project.
Classes are all day Friday. Students can attend on either a full- or part-time
basis. Overnight dormitory housing (space permitting) is available for Friday
students at a nominal fee. Students self-select clinical placements and/or
internships to best meet their educational goals.
Consider The Possibilities
The wonderful thing about this program is that it affords the student the
opportunity to self-design the clinical component. Now students can fulfill a
desire to study a particular area of nursing that has always intrigued them.
For example students may choose:
• Informatics
• Care of the Homeless Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
The possibilities are endless. In addition to the specialties noted above,
students may want to choose a more traditional area of practice, for example:
• Pediatric Nursing
• Gerontological Nursing
• Adult Health Nursing
Applicants may investigate, experience and become an expert in a special focus
area of nursing and earn a master’s degree at the same time.
Curriculum
Nursing Component
NUR 609 Professional Role Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 630 I Professional Nursing VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 630 LI Professional Nursing VII (clinical)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NUR 630 II Professional Nursing VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NUR 630 LII Professional Nursing VII (clinical)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supportive Component
SOC 600 Epidemiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PHI 600 Philosophical Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HSA 615 Health Systems Organization & Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Research Component
THESIS OPTION
GRA 600 Theory Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GRA 601 Research Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GRA 610 Thesis Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GRA 629 Thesis Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
–or–
PROJECT OPTION
GRA 600 Theory Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GRA 601 Research Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 610 Project Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NUR 629 Project Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Total Degree Requirements:
Thesis Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-36
Project Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Completion of a publishable paper.
* Each clinical course consists of approximately four hours per week per
credit. For example: 2 credits x 4 hours x 15 weeks=120 hours
Clinical Nurse
(Community Health Nursing)
Specialist
Program Description
This 41-54 credit masters of science degree program prepares nurses for
advanced practice as clinical nurse specialists in community health nursing
with an emphasis in either advanced clinical nursing, education, high risk
parents and children or management. 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 all day Friday. Students can attend on either a full- or
part-time basis. 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.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certification
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Community Health
Advanced Practice Certification Examination offered by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center. Board certification allows individuals to use
the credentials R.N., C.S., signifying registered nurse, certified specialist.
Curriculum
NUR 604 Community Health Nursing – Optimum Health and
Episodic Health Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 605 Community Health Nursing –
Continuous Health Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 606 Clinical Practicum I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 607 Clinical Practicum II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 608 Clinical Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NUR 609 Professional Role Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PHI 600 Philosophical Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SOC 600 Epidemiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students choose to
complete one of the
following tracks:
Advanced Clinical Track
The track is designed to provide individuals with advanced knowledge
and skills in patient assessment, the ability to interpret changes in normal
function indicating disease process, and understanding the pharmacological
effects on disease processes.
NUR 631 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 631L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
NUR 632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 633 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Education Track Research Component
THESIS OPTION
The track is designed to prepare individuals who wish to seek a position as
GRA 600 Theory Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
faculty/teacher, clinical instructor, in service education or clinical education
GRA 601 Research Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
coordinator. It will also benefit individuals who are currently teaching, but
GRA 610 Thesis Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
wish to update their knowledge and skills.
GRA 629 Thesis Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
GRA 606 Curriculum Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 –or–
GRA 607 Teaching Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PROJECT OPTION
GRA 608 Teaching Practicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 GRA 600 Theory Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GRA 601 Research Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 610 Project Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
High Risk Parents and NUR 629 Project Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Children Track
Total Degree Requirements:
The track is designed to provide advanced nursing preparation to meet
Thesis Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-54
the needs of the community regarding family function and dysfunction.
Project Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-47
Graduates will be well suited to meet the needs of those high-risk families in
today’s stressful society.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
GRA 607 Teaching Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Completion of a publishable paper.
NUR 611 Nursing Care of High Risk Parents and Children I:
Primary Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 612 Nursing Care of High Risk Parents and Children II:
Secondary and Tertiary Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Management Track
The track is designed to prepare individuals for a management career in
Nursing. It will also benefit individuals who are currently in management
positions. But wish to improve on and update their managerial knowledge
and skills.
GRA 617 Financial Management of Health Care Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GRA 618 Effective Planning in Health Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GRA 619 Funding of Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GRA 620 Management Internship in Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HSA 615 Health Systems Organization and Management . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HSA 616 Human Resource Management
in Health Care Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Certificate Programs
Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master’s Certificate
REQUIRED COURSES: CREDITS
FALL SEMESTER
NUR 631 Advanced Health Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 631L Advanced Health Assessment Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
NUR 633 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 634 Health Promotion and Primary Care
of Children & Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 635 Health Promotion and Primary Care
of Women & Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SPRING SEMESTER
NUR 632 Advanced Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 637 Health Promotion & Primary Care of Adults . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 638 Family NP Clinical Practicum in Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . 3
NUR 639 Family NP Clinical Practicum
in Women’s Health care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SUMMER SEMESTER
NUR 640 Family NP Clinical Practicum in Adult Health . . . . . . . 5
SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Nursing and
Health-Related
Professions Education
Certificate
Program
This program is intended for nurses and other health care professionals
such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians and physician
assistants who wish to seek a position as a faculty/teacher, clinical instructor,
in-service educator or clinical education coordinator. Those who have
attained a master’s or doctoral degree in a clinical specialty, or who do not
have an educational background, will benefit by attending, as will those
currently in a teaching position who desire to update their knowledge and
skills in educational theories, trends and resources.

Admission Requirements
Candidates must have earned a baccalaureate degree in a health care
discipline or education.
REQUIRED COURSES: CREDITS
GRA 606 Curriculum Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GRA 607 Teaching Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GRA 608 Teaching Practicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

TOTAL Required for Certificate in

Nursing and Health-Related Professions Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
D’Youville College Campus Map
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 2,900, 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.

Campus Life & Community

D’Youville College is ideally located in a residential community of
Buffalo, within a mile of downtown area and in close proximity to the
Peace Bridge that links the United States and Canada. The location
of the college affords many opportunities for those interested in
art, culture, history and sports as well as for the casual sightseer and
shopper.
Within easy walking distance are several, well-established cultural
landmarks. The award-winning Kavinoky Theatre, located on
D’Youville’s campus, presents outstanding professional productions
to sell-out audiences. Kleinhans Music Hall, home of the Buffalo
Philharmonic Orchestra, features concerts of leading musical
personalities, and the Karpeles Manuscript Museum and Library, one
of D’Youville’s neighbors on the West Side, is just five minutes from
campus.
Amtrak, Metro train and bus stations and a junction to the New
York State Thruway are all located in downtown Buffalo. Also, the
Buffalo International Airport is a 20-minute drive from the D’Youville
campus, thus making the college accessible from virtually anywhere in
the world.
How do I get to the campus?
D’Youville College is located less than one mile from downtown
Buffalo, near the Peace Bridge. Off-street parking is available or you
may park in the student parking lot, which is off Fargo Avenue.
If you are driving SOUTHbound on the Niagara section (I-190) of the
NYS Thruway, exit EAST ON PORTER AVENUE EXIT 9,
turn LEFT on Porter Avenue and continue to the college.
If you are driving NORTHbound on the Niagara section (I-190) of the
NYS Thruway, exit on NIAGARA STREET EXIT 8, turn LEFT on
Niagara then RIGHT on Porter Avenue and continue to the college.
If you are driving from CANADA Take the QEW, follow the signs to
Fort Erie, to the Peace Bridge. After you go through U.S. customs, bear
to the left and follow the signs to Niagara Street (Route 266 south).
Travel to the second traffic light and turn LEFT onto Porter Avenue.
Continue straight (4 traffic lights) to the college.

Revised 5/08

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national or ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs, and
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