Program: Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Post-MS) DNP - University at Buffalo

Apr 03, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Our Post-MS DNP Program prepares established advanced practice nurses to deliver expert care, innovate practice and translate evidence-based care to the clinical setting. The five- to seven-semester program offered in a part-time asynchronous distance learning format is designed for individuals holding a Master’s in nursing, active US RN and APRN licenses, and national certification in the following specialty area: Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Foundational Core (11 credits)

NGC 520SEM - Scientific Writing Credits: 2
NGC 533LEC - Teaching in Nursing Credits: 3 - 4
NGC 632LEC - Interpreting Health Care Policy Credits: 3
NGC 634LEC - Organizational and Leadership Concepts in Health Care Credits: 3

Analytical Core for Evidence-Based Practice (15 credits)

NGC 502LEC - Applied Informatics to Evaluate Health Care Outcomes Credits: 3
NGC 504LEC - DNP Bridging Module: Epidemiology in Advanced Practice Nursing Credits: 1
NGC 527LAB - Evaluating Research Evidence for Health Care II Credits: 1
NGC 527LEC - Evaluating Research Evidence for Health Care II Credits: 3
NGC 638LEC - Program Evaluation Credits: 3
NGC 692SEM - Seminar in Grantsmanship Credits: 1
NGC 701SEM - State of Nursing Science Credits: 3

DNP Project and Advanced Practice Core (10 credits)

NGC 728LAB - Advanced DNP Didactic Practicum I Credits: 1 - 4
NGC 729LAB - Advanced DNP Didactic Practicum II Credits: 1 - 4
NGC 798SEM - DNP Project Course I Credits: 1
NGC 799SEM - DNP Project Course II Credits: 1

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

36 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2.5 to 5 Years

Application Fee

$75

Note

The Post-MS to DNP Program is not designed to educate nurse practitioners in a new specialty area. Applicants must already hold national certification in the specialty area to which they are applying.

Program Contact

Nursing Department
3435 Main Street, Beck Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: nursing@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-2537
Fax: 716-829-2067

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.