Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BS-DNP)

About the Program

The Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at Upstate Medical University College of Nursing is specifically for nurses seeking to develop their clinical skills and versatility. The skills of Nurse Practitioners (DNPs) make them essential resources in many different settings. DNPs can choose a variety of workplace options, depending on their scope of practice and population served.

Why become a DNP?

The Doctor of Nursing degree provides Nurse Practitioners with an advanced skill set to enter the dynamic and constantly changing healthcare field. The curriculum goes above and beyond a master's degree to provide students with the experiences of being a leader in healthcare and applying evidence-based practice in the clinical arena.

Along with enhancements in leadership and evidence-based practice, students are trained in various specialties (family, psychiatric and pediatric tracks) in the clinical setting to become nurse practitioners. Students graduate with more clinical hours of direct patient care than a master's degree. Students graduate with the skills and knowledge to be a nurse practitioner along with the expertise to be a leader in healthcare.

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Where Can I Work?

The versatility and skills of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) make them essential resources in many different settings. NPs can choose a variety of workplace options, depending on their scope of practice and population served. Potential workplaces could include diverse settings such as:

Community clinics

Community clinics help people from diverse backgrounds. NPs can develop a better understanding of the needs of a community as a whole, as well as the medical concerns of individuals. Applying this knowledge, they can help ensure patients receive high-quality care. Additionally, nurse practitioners can serve in the role as educator and quality-improvement expert focusing on the prevention of chronic disease.

Long-term care

Long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, often rely on NPs. Patients in these facilities usually have chronic conditions, and they appreciate the one-on-one attention that NPs can provide.

Hospitals

Nurse practitioners in hospitals may work in the emergency room, the maternity ward, critical care, or any other area, depending on their specialization.

NP-led clinics

NP led clinics are frequently located in areas that might otherwise not have healthcare providers, such as underserved and rural communities. These clinics provide patients with primary care, psychiatric-mental health care, and pediatric specialty services.

Telehealth

Telehealth is changing the modern healthcare system. Telehealth careers are steadily on the rise. NPs are on the forefront of this transformation of the health care landscape and can benefit from this flexible employment option. NPs have the ability to serve a variety of populations across the United States from the comfort of their own home. NPs can improve access to care while having a better life-work balance.

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Placements at Upstate

At the Upstate College of Nursing, securing clinical placement is a collaboration between the College and the student. We work together to identify appropriate clinical placement opportunities based upon educational needs, aspirations, and preferences whenever possible.