We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of many different groups of students interested in becoming nurses. Our traditional undergraduate program is a four- year program for students interested in becoming nurses. We also offer a BS to BSN accelerated program for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree in another field and wish to become nurses. We have a RN to BSN completion program for associate degree prepared registered nurses who wish to continue their education and earn a BSN. Many of our undergraduate nursing applicants become successful alumni who contribute to the health and well-being of their community and return to the University when they are ready to take the next step and enroll in our graduate program. Take a few moments to review the options we offer and some of the highlights you can experience within the programs themselves.
We offer graduate programs for baccalaureate prepared registered nurses who wish to become family nurse practitioners or adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioners. Finally, we offer a terminal degree in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, for those NPs who wish to learn more about making health care change and improving the quality of care for patients and their families.
Students Interested in the Traditional Undergraduate Program
(Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students)
For new and prospective students, it is important to understand how the School of Nursing handles applications and progression into the traditional nursing program. While acceptance to Brockport is a huge step, it does not necessarily mean progression into the Nursing program. All Brockport students who intend to progress into the traditional nursing program are considered “Nursing Intents” until they have applied for progression and been accepted into the Nursing program. The program is highly competitive and has a list of pre-requisites that each student must fulfill before applying to the program.
The first two years of course work will revolve around completion of your general education requirements and pre-requisites, concluding with your application for progression into the program submitted by January. Applicants are notified of their progression status into the program by March. Questions about this program may be directed to tfarnham@brockport.edu, jarroyo@brockport.edu,or traditional_bsn@brockport.edu.
Students Interested in the BS to BSN Accelerated Program
Applications for this program open on August 1 and are accepted on a rolling basis until the class has been filled. This program is the same as our traditional program, but uses summer semesters, thus students enter this program in May of each year and graduate the August of the following year. The same pre-requisites are required for this program, as well as a previously earned Bachelor’s degree. Questions related to this program may be directed to kbingham@brockport.edu or najohnson@brockport.edu.
Students Interested in the RN to BSN Program
If you are a licensed registered nurse with an associate’s degree, this program is for you! This program is available fully online and may be completed either part-time or full-time. Students are accepted into this program for fall, spring or summer start. You are required to have your nursing license when you begin this program. Questions related to this program may be directed to, najohnson@brockport.edu or rnbsn@brockport.edu.
Master of Science in Nursing program which prepares Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP)
Applications to this program are open February 1 to April 1of each year for fall admissions. This program is a part-time, three-year program, allowing students enrolled in this program to continue to work as a registered nurse. Non-matriculated students may be eligible to take up to 9 credit hours before being admitted to the program. Nurse practitioners who wish to apply for the post-masters certificate are admitted on a rolling basis and should contact the program director to formulate a specific course plan. Students enrolled in the FNP program will complete over 700 clinical hours providing primary care within your own community. Questions regarding this program may be directed to Dr. Barbel at pneil@brockport.edu.
Master of Science in Nursing program which prepares Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNP)
Applications to this program are open February 1 to April 1of each year for fall admissions. This program is also a part-time, three-year program, allowing students enrolled in this program to continue to work as a registered nurse. Non-matriculated students may be eligible to take up to 9 credit hours before being admitted to the program. Students enrolled in the AGPCNP program will complete over 600 clinical hours providing primary care within your own community.
Questions regarding this program may be directed to Dr. Barbel at pneil@brockport.edu.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Our 30-credit post-master’s program involves five didactic courses including content relating to health care systems leadership, evaluating clinical outcomes, translating research into evidence based practice, quality improvement, and professional writing. In addition, all students will complete and disseminate a clinically-based project.
Coursework combines the flexibility of online learning with opportunities to interact remotely or in-person with supportive campus-based faculty mentors. Our program faculty remain active in clinical practice and professional leadership roles. The program can be completed one course at a time, allowing Nurse Practitioners to maintain employment while completing their DNP.
Questions regarding this program may be directed to Dr. Butler at sbutler@brockport.edu.
There are a plethora of opportunities for students in o nursing programs. We offer many scholarships and awards, one specifically for Nursing Intents involved in the Army ROTC program. Students enrolled in all programs have multiple opportunities for short travel abroad learning programs in a variety of countries. Throughout the nursing programs, all students engage in hands-on training including mentored real world experiences and high-fidelity simulation to best prepare you for your career.