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 Program Overview   study in america

The Lienhard School of Nursing at Pace University (Pace) offers a Family Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing program, a Master of Arts in Nursing Education and a New Doctor of Nursing Practice program. For RN's who already have master's degrees, Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies programs are available. For RNs who have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing, the innovative Bridge program allows the RN to "bridge" the gap to advanced practice education via the most expeditious route possible. Upon completion of the Bridge program, the RN advances quickly and easily to masters education and advanced practice without having to earn a second bachelor's degree.
The graduate program also features an accelerated Bachelor of Science/Master's in Nursing (BSN/MS or MA) degree for non-nursing college graduates.
The baccalaureate and masters degree programs in nursing at Pace University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.

One of the first FNP programs in New York State, Lienhard has been preparing Family Nurse Practitioners for over 35 years. Through the innovative, hybrid approach of core courses offered online and specialty courses offered live in both Westchester and New York City, Pace offers graduate students the best of both worlds in higher education. All clinical courses are provided with an evidence-based practice approach.
Graduation from the program provides eligibility for certification by the State of New York as a Family Nurse Practitioner as well as the ability to take the national certification exam. For further information about the FNP specialty, visit the ANCC web site www.nursingworld.org/ancc/certification/cert/certs/advprac/np.html.

The Master of Arts (MA) in Nursing Education prepares students to assume the leadership role of educator in a variety of educational and clinical practice settings. The specialty in education provides students with the latest concepts, theories and ideas that support sound educational practice in today's complex health care and learning environments. Content will include adult learning theories, chaos theory, learning styles of the millennial student and baby boomer work force, use of technology for learning and for teaching, how to work within settings that have great diversity of students, educational policies and key legislative issues will be considered. Curriculum design, assessment and evaluation techniques, and strategies for successful clinical and didactic teaching will be studied. This is an exciting program with which to begin an educational career. This program is also offered online. Clinical opportunities will be offered in the student's locale.

The Combined BSN/MS Accelerated Degree program is designed for non-nursing college graduates who wish to study nursing in an accelerated first professional degree program combined with a second professional degree program. Students are admitted as graduate students. At the completion of the required course of study for the first professional degree, the student will be awarded a BSN and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination to become an RN. Students may then continue with the optional graduate (MS) portion of the program without further application.

The New Doctor of Nursing Practice program admitted its first cohort of students in fall 2008. Built on 35 years of experience in educating primary care family nurse practitioners, the innovative curriculum meets the eight essential content areas identified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for the DNP. Pace will admit master's-prepared, nationally certified family nurse practitioners with advanced practice experience and give them advanced standing in the program. They will complete an additional 37 credits to receive the DNP.

 Highlights   study in america

  • The master's degree in nursing can be completed full-time (9 credits per semester) or part-time, based on the student's needs
  • Three majors are offered, requiring 32–42 credits
  • Lienhard School of Nursing is affiliated with over 200 health care agencies throughout the tri-state metropolitan area
  • High teacher to student ratio

 Program Facts   study in america

Program Founded 1966
Program Start Dates Sept, Jan, May/June
Expected Length Master's 4 semesters
Expected Length Doctor -
# of Graduate Faculty -
Annual Research Funding -
Degrees Offered BSN/MS, MS, MA, BS/MS, BS/MA, CAGS
Study Options part-time and full-time

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 Admissions at a Glance   study in america

Application Fee: US$65 (non-refundable)
US Student Application Deadlines:
   Aug 1: Fall (Sept); Dec 1: Spring (Jan)
   May 1: Summer I (Jun) and II (Jul)
International Student Application Deadlines:
   Jul 1: Fall (Sept); Nov 1: Spring (Jan)
   Apr 1: Summer I (Jun) and II (Jul)
Minimum Academic Requirements:
   GRE or MAT required for Combined Degree
   program applicants
Minimum English Requirements:
   TOEFL 550 (pbt)

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In-State Tuition:
Master's $763/credit
Doctorate $45,000 for the degree, $6,500/semester (program is 3 years - 6 semesters plus 2 summers)
Out-of-State Tuition:
Master's $763 per credit
Doctorate $45,000 for the degree, $6,500 per semester (program is 3 years - 6 semesters plus 2 summers)
International Tuition:
Master's $763 per credit
Doctorate $45,000 for the degree, $6,500/semester (program is 3 years - 6 semesters plus 2 summers)

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Admission Requirements
 Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of US$65. Applicants must also provide:
• a personal statement explaining why the applicant would like to pursue the graduate nursing program you have chosen • two letters of recommendation from individuals who can knowledgeably comment on the applicant's ability to successfully complete graduate study forwarded in envelopes sealed by the recommenders
• a resume or typewritten outline describing at least the past five years of employment history and significant community, professional or college extracurricular activities, as well as including any recognition of achievement received. received.
• Applicants to the Combined Degree program must also include GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores.
• Official College or University transcript (s)
• A TOEFL score, no older than two years, is required of all applicants whose native language is not English or who did not receive a bachelor's or master's degree from a US institution. Students with TOEFL scores below 550 (pbt) may be restricted to intensive English courses before enrolling in university coursework. International applicants who require a Certificate of Eligibility for a student visa must submit the International Applicant Financial Affidavit, which is available online, and official bank documentation indicating in US dollars sufficient funds available for one year of study.
• Combined Degree program: applicants must also include GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores.
• MANE program only: Applicants must provide evidence that they have practiced for a minimum of one year full-time or its equivalent as an RN in a well defined clinical practice setting.

DNP Program applicants must:
• Be a graduate of an accredited master's degree program in nursing
• Have exceptional conceptual skills as evidenced by a writing sample
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.3 in their master's degree program in nursing
• Be a certified family nurse practitioner
• Have a minimum of one year of advanced practice nursing
• Be state certified as a family nurse practitioner and licensed as a registered nurse in the state where the capstone courses will be completed
• Submit a two-page essay with their application discussing goals for completing the DNP (Student essays must be submitted in Arial or Times New Roman, 12 pt. font size, with one inch margins, double-spaced. Student essays must have the applicant's name and the title of her/his statement.)
• Students will submit two letters of recommendation

 Expenses and Financial Support   study in america

Estimated tuition for graduate nursing students at Pace is US $793 per credit for the Fall 2008 and Spring 2010 semester. Financial aid is available and the Graduate Application for admission doubles as an automatic application for the Pace University Scholarship.

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Facilities include residence halls, a performing arts theater, bookstore, classrooms, computer center, gymnasium and dining outlets. Pace University has four libraries that hold a collection of more than 800,000 volumes and subscriptions to over 4,000 periodicals. Students have access to electronic and CD-ROM databases offering thousands of additional resources.

Learning Resource Centers are available on both the Pleasantville and New York City campuses. The Lienhard School of Nursing Learning Resource Center offers tutorial assistance, including clinical practice with graduate students, computer support systems, and validation of basic and advanced psychomotor skills. Computer-assisted and one-to-one instruction is available by appointment.

The Center supports both undergraduate and graduate programs within the school that extends to off-site clinicals such as Henry Street Settlement House. Pace University's nursing school in the only one in the country to have "George", a cardiac simulator to assist nursing students in acquiring advanced cardiac assessment skills, and was one of the first nursing schools in New York State to acquire the "Nightingale Tracker", a hand held computer for use in community nursing.
The Center has Graduate Assistants each semester who assist students in practice, validation, and tutoring of psychomotor skills. The Center is open Monday through Friday, with Saturday hours on a monthly basis.

The Center for Nursing Research, Clinical Practice and International Affairs (CNRCPIA) was founded in 1982 to facilitate the research, clinical practice, and international activities of Lienhard faculty, students, administrators and staff. The CNRCPIA consists of six units: Nursing Research, International Affairs, The Institute for Healthy Aging (IHA), Historical Archives, Clinical Practice, and The International Institute for Qualitative Methodology (IIQM) Cooperating Site.

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The Student Services division at Pace has a key role in developing the University's culture and environment by engaging the full academic community in collaborative activities such as athletics and recreation, campus activities, and multicultural programming and events. Academic support services, counseling services, and information on campus services such as the bookstore, library, and residential life are also provided.

The Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services offers individual career counseling and job search assistance.
The Office of International Programs and Services provides a variety of services to help international students adjust to life at Pace and in the US. All international students are required to register with the office upon arrival at Pace.

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 Faculty   study in america

  • Elizabeth Berro, Clinical Instructor, Diploma, Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing; BSN, Queens College; MA in Nursing Education, New York University
  • Ann Marie Bova, Clinical Instructor, BSN, Regents College; MSN, Pace University
  • Susan Del Bene, Associate Professor, BS, University of Bridgeport; MSN, Hunter-Bellevue; PhD, Graduate Center City University of New York
  • Lin Drury, Associate Professor, AS, Vincennes University; BSN, Purdue University; MS, Indiana State University; MS, St. Xavier University; DNSc, Rush University
  • David Ekstrom, Associate Professor, BA, Oberlin College; BS, Columbia University; MA, New York University; PhD, New York University
  • Carol Epstein, Associate Professor, Diploma, Mt. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing; BA, Cornell University; BSN, Ursuline College; MSN, PhD, Case Western Reserve University
  • Nancy Fazio, Clinical Instructor, Diploma, Westchester School of Nursing; BSN, Adelphi University; MSN, Hunter College
  • Harriet R. Feldman, Professor and Dean, Diploma, Long Island College Hospital; BS, Adelphi University; MS, Adelphi University; PhD, New York University; Certificate, Management Development Program, Harvard University
  • Louise Gallagher, Professor, Diploma Nursing, Mercy Hospital School; BS, Hunter College; MEd, Columbia University; EdD, Columbia University; Certificate Nurse Practitioner, Pace University
  • Susan Gordon, Professor, BS, Columbia University; Graduate Public Health Services in Norway Program, University of Oslo; MEd, Columbia University; EdD, Columbia University; CAGS, Pace University
  • Martha Greenberg, Associate Professor, Diploma Nursing, Burbank Hospital; BSN, Syracuse University; MSN, Hunter College; PhD, New York University
  • Karen (Toby) Haghenbeck, Assistant Professor, RN, Kingston Hospital School of Nursing; BS, MS, Pace University; PhD, Adelphi University
  • Ann Hatcher-Grove, Clinical Instructor, BS, New York University; MA, New York University
  • Marilyn Jaffe-Ruiz, Professor, Diploma, Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing; BA, Jersey City State College; MA, New York University; MEd, Teachers College, Columbia University; EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Martha Kelly, Assistant Professor, Diploma, Albany Medical Center School of Nursing; BS, Mount St. Mary College; MS, Russell Sage College; EdD, Florida Atlantic University
  • Rona Levin, Professor, BS, Adelphi University; MS, Adelphi University; PhD, New York University
  • Sandra Lewenson, Professor, BS, Hunter College-Bellevue School of Nursing; MS, Mercy College; MEd, EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Margaret McCarthy, Clinical Instructor, BSN, Binghamton University; MA, Adelphi University; MS, Pace University
  • Lillie Shortridge-Baggett, Professor, BS, Berea College; Med. Teachers College Columbia University; EdD, Teachers College Columbia University; Research, Practice and Education, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Fellowship in Primary Care; Family Therapy, Center for Family Learning
  • Joanne Singleton, Professor, Diploma, St. Clare's Hospital of Nursing; BA, Marymount Manhattan College; MA, The New School for Social Research; BSN, Regents, College, The University of the State of New York; PhD, and post Master's FNP, Adelphi University
  • Marie Truglio-Londrigan, Professor, Lehman College; MSN, Seton Hall; PhD, Adelphi University

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