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The University at Buffalo School of Nursing is an academic unit of the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.[1] It is located in Wende Hall on the university’s South Campus in Buffalo, New York, United States.[2]
Founding
[edit]The University at Buffalo School of Nursing was established in 1936 as a Division of Nursing within the School of Medicine at the University at Buffalo. In 1940, it became an independent academic unit, later developing into one of the university’s five health sciences schools. The school's early baccalaureate programs were designed to provide advanced education for graduates of hospital-based nursing schools.[3]
Academic Programs
[edit]The University at Buffalo School of Nursing offers undergraduate,[4] graduate, and doctoral programs designed to prepare students for various roles within the nursing profession.[5]
Undergraduate Program
[edit]The school offers three pathways to a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing:
- Traditional BS in Nursing: A program for first-time undergraduate students.
- Accelerated BS in Nursing: A program designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and seek to transition into nursing as a second career.
- RN to BS Program: A pathway for registered nurses seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Graduate Program
[edit]The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares advanced practice nurses through the following specialized tracks:
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
The post-master’s DNP program includes the following advanced practice specialties:
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
- Child Health Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)
Doctoral Program
[edit]The PhD in Nursing program offers multiple entry points, including post-BS, post-MS, and post-DNP, and is designed to prepare nurses for careers in research and academia.[6]
Dedicated Education Units
[edit]The University at Buffalo School of Nursing (UB SON) utilizes Dedicated Education Units (DEUs) to provide clinical education for undergraduate nursing students. These units facilitate collaboration between academic faculty and clinical staff, fostering experiential learning and skill development.[7]
Partner Organizations
[edit]The school partners with various health care organizations[8] to support DEUs and provide students with clinical training across different settings, including:
- Catholic Health System: Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, and affiliated primary care facilities
- BryLin Behavioral Health System
- Erie County Medical Center
- Hospice Buffalo
- Kaleida Health: Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center, and the Visiting Nurses Association of Western New York
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
- VA Western New York Healthcare System
Accreditation
[edit]The University at Buffalo School of Nursing holds accreditation from multiple accrediting bodies:
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.[9]
- The Nurse Anesthesia Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthetist Programs.[10]
Rankings
[edit]U.S. News & World Report Rankings
[edit]The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has been ranked in several categories by U.S. News & World Report:
- The Online RN to BS program was ranked #1 among all online bachelor's degree programs across disciplines (Best Online Bachelor's Programs: 2024,[11] 2025[12]).
- The school ranked in the top 15% of undergraduate nursing programs, placing #96 out of 686 institutions (Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs: 2024).[13]
- The Nurse Anesthesia program was ranked #22 (Best Nursing-Anesthesia Schools: 2024).[14]
- The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program was ranked #34 (Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice: 2025).[15]
Deans
[edit]| Dean | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Anne Walker Sengbusch[16] | 1940-1966 |
| Ruth T. McGrorey[17] | 1966-1974 |
| Jeannette Spero (Acting Dean)[18] | 1974-1976 |
| Jeannette Spero[19] | 1976-1978 |
| Ruth G. Elder[20] | 1978-1980 |
| Bonnie Bullough[21] | 1980-1991 |
| Mecca Swanson Cranley | 1991-2006 |
| Jean K. Brown (Interim Dean)[22] | 2006-2008 |
| Jean K. Brown[23] | 2008-2011 |
| Davina Porock (Interim Dean)[24] | 2011-2012 |
| Marsha L. Lewis[25] | 2012-2022 |
| Annette B. Wysocki[26] | 2022-present |
References
[edit]- ^ "Schools and Colleges". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Campus Maps". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Our History". nursing.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "School of Nursing - University at Buffalo - Modern Campus Catalog™". catalogs.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Department/Program - University at Buffalo - Modern Campus Catalog™". catalogs.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Degree Level - University at Buffalo - Modern Campus Catalog™". catalogs.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Dedicated Education Units". nursing.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "DEU Sites". nursing.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "CCNE-Accredited Programs". directory.ccnecommunity.org. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "CRNA School Search - Council on Accreditation". 2019-12-18. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Nursing ranks No. 1 nationwide for online bachelor's programs". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "UB online nursing program remains No. 1 in nation". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Ranked Among the Best". nursing.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "UB schools among the best in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "UB schools among the best in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ Staff (1995-11-09). "ANNE SENGBUSCH, NURSING SCHOOL DEAN". Buffalo News. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "McGrorey (Ruth T.) Papers, 1965-1977". University at Buffalo University Archives. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ Feigenbaum, Janice (2011). Celebrating 75 years of promoting excellence in nursing : The history of the University at Buffalo School of Nursing. State University of New York at BUffalo. p. 116. ISBN 9781450776219.
- ^ "October 7, 1999-Vol31n7: Obituary". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "UB Nursing Students Receive Awards At Commencement". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Mecca S. Cranley, Dean of School of Nursing, Dies at 67". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Jean Brown Named Dean of UB School of Nursing". nursing.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Jean Brown to Resign as Dean of UB Nursing School in August after Five Years at the Helm". www.ubmd.com. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Briefs - UB Reporter". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Nursing dean Marsha Lewis to retire". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "Wysocki named dean of School of Nursing". www.buffalo.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.