This program provides the curriculum required for a freshman or transfer student who is pursuing a nursing degree for the first time. It begins with the fall semester.
South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214-8013
Marsha L. Lewis
Dean and Professor
Catherine M. Mann
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Jennifer Schreier
Director of Student Services
This program provides the curriculum required for a freshman or transfer student who is pursuing a nursing degree for the first time. It begins with the fall semester.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:
Offered in a one- or two-year sequence, the program prepares nurses to provide the necessary leadership to advance quality of care, patient safety and health services in an evolving health care system.
The Center for Nursing Research (CNR) houses a research library and is a repository for information on internal and external sources of funding, including guidelines and application forms. The CNR also facilitates research experiences for undergraduate and Honors College students.
A wide range of educational technology to which students have access, including a wide variety of health care databases, computer assisted instruction and electronic mail.
The faculty in the undergraduate program are expert practitioners of nursing, all having advanced preparation in their fields of specialization. Many have achieved national and international recognition. Faculty are actively engaged in research, making significant contributions to nursing science and theory. Among the honors that have been awarded to faculty members are the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, and election to office in the American Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Many faculty have the distinction of holding certification as expert clinical practitioners awarded by professional associations that promote and recognize only the highest standards of nursing excellence.
Please visit the School of Nursing Website for additional information about our faculty.
95%
The May 2017 mean annual salary for registered professional nurses in New York State was $83,450 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 2019)
The School of Nursing Office of Student Services advises nursing students.
Contact the Office of Student Services at 716-829-2537 to schedule an in-person or phone appointment. All general inquiries may be sent to the School of Nursing Office of Student Services email. Prospective students can register to attend an information session through the School of Nursing welcome page.
School of Nursing scholarships are available to nursing students and contingent upon the availability of funds. Scholarship information can be found through the School of Nursing webpage.