Undergraduate Nursing Programs

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Our three distinct undergraduate programs prepare future and current nurses to thrive in their career and to confidently provide the highest level of care.

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing baccalaureate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Our highly competitive programs are designed to prepare students for the expanding role of professional nurses and the challenging work environments of contemporary nurses. 

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High school student Become a registered nurse Traditional BS
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College graduate with a bachelor's degree (non-nursing) Become a registered nurse Traditional BS
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Registered nurse with an associate degree in nursing Advance my nursing education to the bachelor's level RN to BS

Program Tracks

  • Traditional BS in Nursing Program
    8/21/24
    The Traditional Baccalaureate in Nursing Program consists of a robust curriculum, encompassing biomedical and social sciences, clinical nursing, and university general education courses. This ensures that our students have the professional education and broad skills necessary to assume a range of nursing positions.
  • Accelerated BS in Nursing Program
    8/21/24
    The Accelerated Baccalaureate of Science (ABS) in Nursing Program offers a second degree option for those individuals with a bachelor's or master's degree in another discipline to obtain a bachelor's degree in nursing. This highly competitive program allows students to earn their nursing degree in 12 months.
  • RN to BS Program
    11/8/24
    The RN to BS program builds upon knowledge and experience of registered nurses, preparing them to provide the necessary leadership to advance quality of care, patient safety and health services in an evolving health care system.

Admissions Information

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Undergraduate Program Outcomes

Domain 1: Knowledge of Nursing Practice

Demonstrate the ability to integrate, translate, and apply comprehensive nursing knowledge and innovative practices to make informed clinical judgment and provide safe, high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings.

Domain 2: Person-Centered Care

Provide patient-centered care that respects individual and cultural preferences, values and beliefs to ensure the delivery of compassionate, coordinated care.

Domain 3: Population Health

Utilize knowledge, skills and values to contribute to improving population health outcomes and addressing health care disparities.

Domain 4: Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline

Formulate, synthesize, translate, implement and disseminate evidence-based practice to improve and transform health outcomes.

Domain 5: Quality and Safety

Integrate quality improvement and patient safety strategies into nursing care to optimize patient outcomes and minimize harm.

Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and interprofessional teams to share information and deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Domain 7: Systems-Based Practice

Navigate complex health care systems where professional and organizational values are aligned to predict change, employ improvement strategies, and effectively utilize available resources.

Domain 8: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies

Utilize informatics and healthcare technologies safely and effectively to enhance patient care, improve health outcomes and support clinical decision making.

Domain 9: Professionalism

Cultivate a professional nursing identity grounded in ethics, accountability, and lifelong learning to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Domain 10: Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development

Foster transformational growth by practicing self-care, committing to professional development, building leadership skills and a capacity for resilience. 

More About our Undergraduate Nursing Program

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing delivers an exceptional value in nursing education, recognized nationally for its excellence. Our undergraduate programs hold accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), ensuring the highest standards in nursing education are met. We proudly boast a first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate that surpasses both state and national averages, demonstrating the effectiveness of our curriculum.

Ranked in the top 20% of nursing schools nationwide and as the highest-ranked program within both the SUNY and CUNY systems, our school is a leader in nursing education. Additionally, all our undergraduate students engage in comprehensive training through the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI), covering key areas such as improvement processes, patient safety, leadership, and person- and family-centered care. This prepares our graduates not only to excel in their careers but also to lead in the transformation of healthcare.

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