COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING 1892
Dear Prospective Students, The richness of our students, alumni, and faculty practices is stunning. Since the School s inception, our graduates have been pioneers in developing and giving the most exquisite care to those most in need. From the world war battlefields, to becoming the very face of nursing at Presbyterian Hospital, to the expansion of nurse practitioner independent care, to taking the new doctoral level practice into new and challenging sites, Columbia nurses have forged the path for our professions. Never has a career in nursing been so inviting. Advanced practice nurses are increasingly valued. Nursing leadership is critically needed. The practice of professional nursing is one of life s noblest careers, and the advancement of academic nursing and clinical excellence is the mission of this School. We invite you to be a participant in that mission. Mary O Neil Mundinger, DrPH Dean and Centennial Professor in Health Policy
History By royal charter of King George II of England, Columbia University was founded in 1754 as King s College. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in New York State and the fifth oldest in the nation. Columbia University has, since its inception, addressed the issues of the moment, making important contributions to American life through the teaching and research conducted within its schools and departments. Located on the Medical Campus, Columbia University School of Nursing was founded in 1892 with Anna C. Maxwell as its first director. Since its inception, the mission of the School has been the preparation of clinically excellent nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and scholars. Philosophy The professional nurse thinks critically, exercises technical competence, and makes socially significant contributions to society through theory-based practice. Nursing s role and responsibility to society are to establish and maintain relationships with clients that support and restore health and well-being. The professional nurse has the ability to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems and to provide preventive health services to individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Belief in the integrity and worth of all human beings is basic. 3
The truth is, that today it is impossible to learn everything about everything: it is more important to learn how to learn and to understand that to best serve one s patient, one must be a life long learner. Vice Dean Sarah Sheets Cook, DNP, RN-CS Judy Honig, EdD, DNP, CPNP Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing Program Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Associate Dean, Student Affairs Karen Desjardins, MPH, DNP, ANP, GNP Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing Program Director, Entry to Practice Program (ETP) 4
Some of my highlights since moving to NYC last year include getting lost in Central Park, realizing that I made the right career change, and the wonderful friends I ve made in this program. Very quickly I realized that as a student at this school, I became a member of a family where I knew everyone, and faculty, alum, and students alike all work as a team. I have taken so much away from here, but the thing that stands out the most is the ethical and professional responsibility I have, being associated with Columbia. Nursing presented itself as a rewarding and needed profession that offered many career paths. Lauren Sherman San Francisco, CA Oncology/Adult Nurse Practitioner Abigail Thurston Philadelphia, PA ETP-Nurse Anesthesia Judith Jones Brooklyn, NY Nurse Midwifery/Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Andy Phillips New Rochelle, NY PhD Program 5
Our Programs Entry to Practice Program (ETP) Accelerated BS/MS Combined degree program for non-nursing college graduates* Summer (May) Entry 0nly Master s Program for RNs with a BS in nursing or a non-nursing Baccalaureate degree Full time applicants must apply for the summer semester Master s Completion Program for APNs wishing to complete their MS in Nursing Specialties: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Dual Specialties: Adult and Geriatric Adult and Women s Health Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Midwifery Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Midwifery and Women s Health Oncology and Primary Care Requires additional ICU clinical experience prior to entry, please visit www.nursing.columbia.edu for details. Collaborative Joint Degrees Programs with: Mailman School of Public Health Columbia Business School Sub-Specialty Concentrations: Addictive Behaviors HIV/AIDS Genetics in Advance Practice Palliative and End of Life Care Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements for Advanced Practice Nursing University Statutory Certificate Program for APNs wishing additional clinical expertise in another area Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) for APNs with an MS in Nursing* Fall (September) Entry Only Ph.D Program (PhD) for RNs with a BS or MS in Nursing* Fall (September) Entry Only * Only available Full-time 6
General Information Columbia University School of Nursing accepts applications for the summer (May) and fall (September) semesters. Masters applicants interested in a fulltime program must apply for the summer term. Applicants wishing to apply to the School of Nursing are responsible for submitting a complete application and ensuring that all the supplemental materials are received by the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline in one envelope. Applicants applying to programs that do not have an application deadline are recommended to apply three months prior to entry term. All application materials and official transcripts should be mailed to: Columbia University School of Nursing Office of Admissions 617 West 168 th Street Suite 134 New York, NY 10032 Application Checklist: 1) Online application 2) Personal Statement 3) Resume or Curriculum Vitae 4) Three Recommendations 5) Official transcript(s) of all post secondary education. 6) Official GRE scores 7) Official TOEFL scores. International students that studied in a language other than English are required to submit TOEFL examination scores. School code is 9828. www.ets.org 8) Copies of RN/NP licenses (except ETP program) 7
Led by a Board of Directors & Officers, the mission of the Alumni Association is to support the School of Nursing and its alumni, and to further alumni involvement with the School and fellowship among alumni. All alumni are members of the Alumni Association; currently there are more than 10,000 members. I was recently named a 2008 Annual Fund Alumni Scholar, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude for this generous scholarship that will be applied towards my tuition. This award and the Alumni Association s choice to fund such awards represents an important and admirable commitment to assisting future nursing professionals. I thank you again for your generosity. Sarah Schneider is currently enrolled in the Master of Science nursing program and looks forward to becoming an adult nurse practitioner with a sub-specialty in Oncology. The Alumni Association works with the Office of Development & Alumni Affairs to support the School through the Annual Fund. All gifts to the Annual Fund serve to support student financial aid. 8
Office of Student Financial Services The goal of the School of Nursing (SON) Office of Student Financial Services is to provide students with sufficient resources to meet their needs and to distribute funds to eligible students in a fair and equitable manner. Scholarships, grants, loans, and employment opportunities are among the sources of financial aid that are available to students enrolled in the School of Nursing. ~ More than 98% of our incoming students receive financial aid to assist them with their educational expenses. ~ This year, our students were awarded over $4 million in scholarship aid. ~ In 2007, we became the first school to exclude parental data when awarding SON scholarship to dependent students. We have an open door policy and welcome all inquiries. Contact Oscar Vasquez, Director of Student Financial Services at: 212-305-8147. 9
Credit Naveed Ahmad Diversity Columbia University Medical Center campus is the home of the School of Nursing, College of Physician and Surgeons, College of Dental Medicine, and Mailman School of Public Health. All four schools share housing, health, library, and student services, allowing for a rich inter-disciplinary educational experience. Located on a 20 acres campus in the Washington Heights community of the upper west side of Manhattan, the campus is a kaleidoscope of food, history, and culture. Just minutes away from Broadway, Yankee Stadium, and more, all by public transportation. 10
Research Our faculty has one of the highest per capita funding records from federal government grants of any school of nursing faculty in the country. With 37 active research grants and sponsored projects totaling over $30 million, the School of Nursing has a strong commitment to research. Our research focuses in the areas of care for the under-served, informatics, infection control, economics of health care interventions and outcomes, HIV/AIDS symptom management. The range of research interests at the School of Nursing is reflected by its academic research centers: ~The Center for AIDS Research ~WHO Center for the International Nursing Development of Advanced Practice ~The Center for Health Policy ~The Center for Evidence-Based Practice in the Underserved ~The Center for Interdisciplinary Research to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance CAPNA Columbia Advance Practice Nurse Associates, (CAPNA) grew out of the practices of faculty clinicians. Beginning in 1992, CAP (Columbia Advance Practice) provided the evidence for cross site comprehensive care (which later became the Doctor of Nursing Practice), where practitioners had admitting privileges and received equal insurance compensation as physicians. In 1998, an independent CAPNA practice was opened in mid-town NYC on the Eastside where faculty/practitioners manage their own panel of patients. Other clinical faculty members practice in sites as diverse as urban neighborhood health centers, private offices in the suburbs, or with hospital-based multidisciplinary teams. CAPNA is location at: 16 East 60 th Street Suite 440 New York, New York 10022 (212) 326-5705 11 Photo Credit: Naveed Ahmad, pp. 3, 4, 6, 7, 10
Columbia Nurse...the one who often has to face the most alarming conditions, calling for the highest intelligence and judgment; often in the most important crisis of life. -Anna C. Maxwell, Founder, Columbia School of Nursing Columbia University School of Nursing 617 West 168 th Street New York, New York 10032 (212) 305-5756 (800) 899-8895 nursing@columbia.edu www.nursing.columbia.edu
Columbia University School of Nursing Name (Last/First): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Optional Information: Gender: F M Date of Birth: Program: Combined BS/MS Program for non-nursing college graduates Master s for RNs with a bachelor s degree University Statutory Certificate Program for Nurses with a Master s degree Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) PhD in Nursing Program Specialties: Acute Care NP Adult NP Family NP Geriatric NP Neonatal NP Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Midwifery Oncology NP Pediatric NP Psych/Mental Health NP Women s Health NP Dual Adult/Geriatric NP Dual MS/MBA Dual MS/MPH Dual Women s Health/Adult, Oncology, or Nurse Midwifery When would you like to enroll? Summer 2009 Summer 2010 Summer 2011 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Name of School/Event: Date:
Columbia University School of Nursing Office of Admissions 617 West 168 th Street, Suite 134 New York, New York 10032