The UB School of Nursing offers two programs in order to obtain the Bachelor of Science (BS) in nursing.

Basic Nursing Program. This program provides the curriculum required for a freshman or transfer student who is pursuing a nursing degree for the first time.

Accelerated Nursing Program (ABS). The accelerated second-degree option offers the undergraduate nursing curriculum as an intensive, full-time, 12 month program designed for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing.

Acceptance Criteria
Admission is competitive and granted on a space available basis.

Basic BS Nursing Program

Approved Freshman Progession Criteria
Maintain a minimum 2.7 overall GPA.
Completion of at least five of the prerequisite nursing courses, which must include anatomy and physiology, with a minimum grade of "C" in each.

Transfer or UB Student Admission
All applicants must apply to both UB and the School of Nursing. The University application and transcripts are due by February 15, while School of Nursing applications are due by February 28.

Successful completion of most of the prerequisites, which must include anatomy and physiology, and the ability to complete all prerequisites by the following fall semester. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all prerequisite courses.

Accelerated Nursing Program (ABS)
Applications must be completed for the University at Buffalo and the School of Nursing by November 1.

All applicants must possess at least an earned bachelor's degree, and must have completed, or show the ability to complete, all prerequisite courses before the summer start date with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.

A 60 station fully staffed computer lab for student use as well as computers in the Student Lounge.

A fully equipped health assessment lab and nursing skills lab.

School of Nursing Simulation technology which features two state-of-the-art patient simulators - one housed in a virtual operating room and connected to patient monitors, and one utilized to simulate ambulatory and acute nursing situations.

The Center for Nursing Research, which houses a research library and is a repository for information on internal and external sources of funding, including guidelines and application forms.

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 typical class size for:

Freshman/introductory courses is: 100
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 80
Upper level/advanced courses is: 110 (8 in clinical)

In the School of Nursing, what do teaching assistants (TAs) do?

TAs are licensed registered nurses, pursuing graduate degrees, who assist with clinical and classroom instruction.

Suggested Introductory Courses for Basic Program

• ANA 113 Anatomy
• NUR 250 Human Growth and Development
• PGY 300 Human Physiology
• PSY 101 Introductory Psychology

Colleges that have good feeder programs for this department include:

• Alfred State College
• Erie Community College
• Genesee Community College
• Jamestown Community College
• Monroe Community College
• Niagara County Community College
• Trocaire College

For course descriptions, please see Courses.

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 theory. Among the honors that have been awarded to faculty members are the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, membership in the American Academy of Nursing, and election to office in the American Nurses Association. 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.

See a list of our Undergraduate Faculty.

Undergraduate Research and Practical Experience

Clinical experience in health-care agencies is part of the curriculum for all nursing students. In a final preceptorship, faculty strive to arrange a clinical site according to individual student interest either in or outside of Western New York.

Independent Study
Faculty may sponsor students interested in doing independent study.

Internships
A special UB paid summer internship is offered between the junior and senior years.

Honors, Awards and Scholarships

Special scholarships are offered to outstanding freshmen undergraduate nursing students as well as to eligible upper-division students. The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo also supports scholarships for Erie County residents.

Nursing Student Organization (NSO)

The purpose of the NSO is to aid in the preparation of nursing students for assumption of professional responsibilities at the school and community level. To accomplish this, students actively participate in School of Nursing and university governance, as well as committee work.

Multicultural Nursing Student Association (MNSA)

MNSA serves the entire School of Nursing with opportunities for diverse students to come together in service, social, educational, and community activities.

Sigma Theta Tau

The national honor society chapter encourages and recognizes superior scholarship and/or leadership achievement in nursing. The organization has a commitment to increase the scientific base in nursing practice and thereby improve the health of the public.

Community Service Program

Student organizations and selected courses are both involved in extensive community service projects.

For more information about the above activities, please see Nursing Organizations.

See the UB Student Association.

• Undergraduate Catalog
• Undergraduate Admissions
• Graduate Admissions
• School of Nursing
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing