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School of Nursing

Educating nurses to facilitatechange in the world’s evolvinghealthcare environment.

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

2010 Admissions & Application Guide

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A MESSAGE

from the office ofthe deanDear Prospective Student,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Stony Brook UniversitySchool of Nursing. You have made a good choice. Our graduatesare distinguished by their critical thinking skills, leadership ability,

and excellence in clinical practice. They move on to positions wherethey shape and influence the future of healthcare both nationally andinternationally. Stony Brook graduates can be found providing care at apatient’s bedside, working effectively with multidisciplinary teams,directing challenges related to international health, educating futurenurses, or leading research projects pertinent to improving healthcarefor our patients and their families.

The learning atmosphere at Stony Brook School of Nursing is built onthe vision and mission of the University. Our distinctive programs arerich in expert nursing resources. Our faculty is part of a community ofscholars and clinicians who refine the curricula annually to reflectchanges in practice, advancing technology, and input from our students’experiences. The student body is comprised of students located acrossthe United States and many other countries, which only adds to therichness of the learning experience. The faculty is committed to prepareskillful and compassionate nurse leaders who excel in the workforce andcontribute to creating better systems of care for those we service to use.

Our nursing students enjoy all the advantages of being a part of anacademic medical center. Clinical experiences are highlighted at StonyBrook University Medical Center, which is a dynamic 546-bed tertiarycare hospital that is the only Level 1 trauma center in the area. All ofthe students from the University’s Health Sciences Center, which alsoincludes the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Social Welfare, and HealthTechnology and Management, interact closely playing a major role inshaping your future as a practitioner. These learning partnerships arewhat give Stony Brook nurses the competitive edge upon graduation.

If you are looking for a nationally ranked School of Nursing that is partof an academic medical center with distinguished faculty and innovativecurriculum, we invite you to apply.

Come join some of the brightest and best minds in the nation!

Lee Anne Xippolitos, PhD, RN Interim Dean, Stony Brook University School of Nursing Chief Nursing Officer, Stony Brook University Medical Center

Stony Brook University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission onCollegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

“The learning environmentboth on-site and online atStony Brook University isespecially rich in expertnursing resources. Facultyrefine the curricula throughcontinuous qualityimprovement using inputfrom students, faculty,alumni, consumers, andemployers.”

Contact:Stony Brook UniversitySchool of Nursing

Health Sciences Center, Level 2Stony Brook, NY 11794-8240

(631) 444-3200

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programs

Distance education is the result of combining technology andcurriculum to meet the increasingneeds of the modern student whosedemanding schedule does not fitthat of conventional academia.

Our programs feature a student-focused curriculum that enableshome study. A computer withInternet access is your gateway to learning at Stony Brook.

World-Class Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mission and Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Undergraduate ProgramsOffered On-Site

Registered Nurse to Bachelor’s Degree (BS and BS/MS)* . . . . . . . . . . . 4Basic Baccalaureate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Accelerated Bachelor of Science Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7*Also offered through distance education

Graduate ProgramsOffered through Distance Education

Non-Nursing Bachelor Degree Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Family Health Nurse Practitioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Adult Health Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist* . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist . . . 10Neonatal Nurse Practitioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Nurse Midwifery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Perinatal/Women’s Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Doctor of Nursing Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14*Also offered on-site

Clinical Affiliations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Office of Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Professional Education and Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Technical Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Non-Matriculated Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Application InstructionsApplication Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Application Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The School of Nursing reserves the right to change admission and program requirements tomeet prevailing accreditation and registration requirements.

Transcripts from foreign institutions must be evaluated for transfer equivalency credits by theWorld Education Services (WES) www.wes.org.

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Apply online at www.nursing.stonybrook.edu ~ click on “Student Affairs” and “Apply” | For information, call (631) 444-32002

Interim Dean: Lee Anne Xippolitos

Associate Dean: Ora James Bouey

Director, Finance and Administration: Howard Cooper

Assistant Dean for Students: Kathleen Bratby

Assistant Dean for Clinical Placements: Arleen Steckel

Department Chairs: Marijean Buhse, Adult and Family Health; Michael Chiarello, Community and Mental Health; Arleen Steckel, Parent Child Health

Assistant Dean for Alumni Advancement: Gene E. Mundie

Director of Professional Resources and Academic Advancement: Lenore Lamanna

Professors: Ora James Bouey, Patricia Long, Lenora J. McClean, Kathleen Shurpin

Professor Emerita: Lenora J. McClean

Founding Dean: Ellen T. Fahy (deceased)

Clinical Professor Emerita: Judith Treistman

Clinical Professors: Marijean Buhse, M. Elayne DeSimone, Mary Anne Dumas, LoriEscallier, Arleen Steckel, Lee Anne Xippolitos

Associate Professors Emeritae: Doretta Dick (deceased), Madeline Zunno (deceased)

Clinical Associate Professors: Nancy Balkon, Kathleen Bratby, Patricia Bruckenthal,Michael Chiarello, Virginia Coletti, Vivian Cunningham, Kathleen Gambino, CorrineJurgens, Lenore Lamanna, Marie Ann Marino, Barbara Messina, Gene E. Mundie,Debra Sansoucie, Denise Snow, Philip C. Tarantino, Bruce Zitkus

Clinical Associate Professor Emerita: Sandra Jaffe-Johnson

Clinical Assistant Professors: Jeannette Coane, Elizabeth Collins, Carol DellaRatta, Barbara Gibbons, Cynthia Kealey, Nicole Rouhana, Barbara Sprung,Catherine Sullivan, Patricia Voelpel

Executive Assistant, Dean’s Suite: Dolores Bilges

Assistant to the Dean: Barbara O’Connor

Assistant to the Dean for Records and Registration: Valerie DiGiovanni

Assistant to the Dean for Admissions: Jennifer Coppola

Staff Assistant-Office of Student Affairs: Lisa Lent

Graduate Program Assistants: Pamela Criscuolo, Josephine Famiglietti, Linda Sacino,Irene Stern

Director for Clinical Placements: Jeannette Coane

Staff Assistant-Clinical Contracts and Placements: Theresa Wenz

Clinical Contracts Coordinator: Karen Allard

Department of Computer Services and Learning Resources Center (LRC)Co-Directors and University Instructional Specialists: Keri Hollander, Kenneth MacDowell

LRC Manager: Kathleen Miller

Tech Support: Maryann Russo, Saskya Sauer Barresi, Matthew Silverstone

Staff: Constance Baker, Anita DeFranco

www.nursing.stonybrook.edu(631) 444-3200

SCHOOL OF NURSING’S

world-class faculty

Lee Anne XippolitosInterim Dean and Chief Nursing Officer

Ora James Bouey Associate Dean and Professor

Howard Cooper Director, Finance and Administration

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mission

philosophy

The mission of the School of Nursing is to provide accessible, high quality undergraduate,graduate, and related nursing education togeographically dispersed students representativeof all segments of the population. The missionwill be accomplished through innovativeprograms that reflect the needs and currenttrends of society while promoting its currenttrends and continuing professional growth.

Nursing education is based on a commitment to meet thehealthcare needs of a complex and culturally diverse society.Such education begins with a comprehensive understandingof human interaction with the environment through asynthesis of the arts, sciences, humanities, and lifeexperiences. The faculty believes that education is a sharedundertaking, wherein the faculty role is that of facilitatorsand the learner is an active participant in obtainingknowledge. Ongoing data collection, evaluation, and change,based on sound rationale, are inherent components of theeducational program.

The faculty believes that nurses must be prepared to initiateand facilitate change in the world’s evolving healthcareenvironment through communication, collaboration,negotiation, and leadership. Graduates are prepared toprovide patient care, recognizing its contextual nature, and toadapt evidence-based guidelines to novel circumstancesutilizing analytical skills.

The faculty believes that professional nursing practiceinvolves a systematic process of data collection,assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and ethicalsensitivity based upon a sound body of knowledge. The roleof the professional nurse is multifaceted and innovativerequiring competencies in primary, secondary, and tertiarycare for participation in a wide variety of settings. Healthpolicy, scientific and cultural competence, and principles ofsocial justice are integrated in nursing action.

The philosophy that guides baccalaureate education alsoguides graduate education. The faculty believes that nursesmust be prepared for complex roles in which they function asdirect providers of healthcare and participate as managers,consultants, educators, and researchers. Relationships amongfaculty, the community, other clinical experts, preceptors, andstudents facilitate the integration of theory, research, andclinical application in the curriculum. Nursing education atStony Brook University reflects the reality of practice whilepreparing students with the knowledge needed to provide,transform, and direct healthcare across a variety of settings.

The School of Nursing’s goals...■ �Educate a diverse population of students for

professional nursing practice in a variety of settings.■ �Provide educational access to geographically

dispersed students through innovative programs and evolving technologies.

■ �Contribute to the scholarly development of the profession through integration of theory, research, and clinical practice.

■ �Provide an educational foundation to promote cultural competence, ethical sensitivity, leadership, andlife-long learning.

■ �Prepare for global improvement of healthcare throughindividual, collaborative, and interdisciplinary efforts.

■ �Provide an environment and infrastructure that supportsfaculty teaching, scholarship, research, service, and practice.

■ �Provide a mechanism for continuous program assessment, evaluation, and improvement.

Bachelor of Science program objectives...Upon completion of the program the student will be able to:■ �Utilize nursing processes to provide health promotion,

health maintenance, and restoration of diverse populations of patients.

■ �Use theory to conceptualize health responses of diversepopulations of patients.

■ �Apply research findings to improve nursing practice.■ �Apply principles of leadership and management in

nursing and in healthcare delivery.■ �Demonstrate accountability for quality improvement in

nursing practice.■ �Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to improve

healthcare and health outcomes through advocacy, activism,and change.

■ �Demonstrate ethical and social responsibility.■ �Demonstrate professional development.

Master of Science program objectives...Upon completion of the program the student will be able to:■ �Provide first contact and/or continuing healthcare for

diverse populations of patients.■ �Apply theory to provide evidence-based clinically

competent care.■ �Utilize research processes and methods for analyzing

healthcare and outcomes.■ �Distinguish the difference between leadership and

management.■ Contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare

systems.■ Synthesize knowledge obtained from nursing and related

sciences for application to clinical practice to promote the global improvement of healthcare.

■ �Promote ethical and social responsibility for qualityhealthcare.

■� Pursue advanced professional development.

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For more information, please contact:

Philip Tarantino, PhD, RN, MS, MBAProgram Director

Pamela Criscuolo Graduate Program Assistant

[email protected](631) 444-3074


Registered Nurse to Bachelor’s Degree(BS and BS/MS)Offered On-Site or through the Distance Education Program

The registered nurse baccalaureate program is designed for students with either anassociate degree or diploma in nursing. The curriculum is concentrated in the upper divisionand leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing. The upper-divisionnursing major draws on the lower-division prerequisite courses from the humanities and the natural and social sciences. Students are provided with learning experiences focusedon the world’s evolving healthcare environment through communication, negotiation, andleadership. Students are also provided with learning experiences focused on individuals,families, groups, and communities. In addition, students are exposed to various models of professional nursing and healthcare.

All courses required for admission must be completed prior to enrolling in the School.Official transcripts from each school attended must be submitted in order to transfer theminimum of 57 non-nursing credits (see required courses below), with a minimumcumulative GPA of 2.5. Grades below C will not be transferred.

REQUIRED COURSES* CREDITS

English Composition 3Sociology 3Psychology 3Developmental Psychology 3Microbiology 3-4Anatomy and Physiology 6-8Chemistry I 3-4Chemistry II

(or any other science – biology, physics, etc.) 3-4Group Theory/Group Process/Social Psychology** 2-3Statistics** 3Arts and Humanities 9

Electives (must be non-nursing courses) 16

Total 57 non-nursing credits minimum

*Many of these courses are available on the SUNY Learning Network at www.sln.suny.edu.**These courses may be taken simultaneously within the curriculum during the first year.

For distance education students, please refer to page 18 for Technical Specifications.

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RECOMMENDED COURSES

Introduction to Computers/Database PhysicsAnthropologyPolitical SciencePhilosophyAfricana Studies

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

This documentation must be received by the stated application deadline in order for theapplication to be considered.• Three letters of recommendation• Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)• Personal statement • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities• Transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES), if applicable• Paid application fee

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON ADMISSION

• Evidence of meeting University health requirements • Evidence of health insurance• Evidence of Student Nurse Malpractice Insurance • RN license required within 6 months of admission (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED

CLINICAL PRACTICE PORTFOLIO

RN Baccalaureate students with a minimum of one year of experience are required tosubmit a Clinical Practice Portfolio to be evaluated for 28 advanced placement credits. The Clinical Practice Portfolio fee is $350. If the portfolio does not meet academicstandards, the student cannot matriculate.

GENERAL ADVISEMENT

Please call (631) 444-3200 for information about advisement sessions.

ORIENTATION

A one-day on-site orientation is scheduled for all on-site students. A two-day on-siteorientation is scheduled for all Computer-Mediated Distance Education students.

Students are provided with learning experiencesfocused on the world’sevolving healthcareenvironment throughcommunication,negotiation, and leadership.


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Basic Baccalaureate Program On-site, Two Years, Upper DivisionThe nursing curriculum, concentrated in the upper-division years, leads to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing. Students enter the program having completedtwo years of general education, either at Stony Brook University or another comparableinstitution.

The upper-division nursing major draws on the lower-division prerequisite courses from the humanities and the natural and social sciences as a means of assisting the student to gain comprehensive knowledge of individuals and their responses to actual or potentialhealth problems. Students are provided learning experiences focused on individuals,families, groups, and communities. In addition, students are exposed to various models of professional nursing and healthcare. Stony Brook University Medical Center is utilized as a clinical site along with numerous community agencies.

Two-Year Basic Baccalaureate ProgramApplicants to the two-year baccalaureate program are required to meet the followingadmission criteria: 57 college credits (see the required courses listed below), with a grade of C or better. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.

REQUIRED COURSES* CREDITS

English Composition 3Sociology 3Psychology 3Developmental Psychology 3Microbiology 3-4Anatomy and Physiology 6-8Chemistry I 3-4Chemistry II (or any other science,

e.g., biology, physics, etc.) 3-4Group Theory/Group Process/Social Psychology 2-3Statistics 3Arts and Humanities 9Electives (must be non-nursing courses) 16

Total 57 non-nursing credits minimum



ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON ADMISSION

• Meet University health requirements • Evidence of health insurance • Evidence of Student Nurse Malpractice Insurance• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED

*Many of these courses are available on the SUNY Learning Network at www.sln.suny.edu.All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start of the program.

TRANSFER CREDITS

The first two years maybe completed at StonyBrook University oranother comparablecollege or university. All admissions-requiredcoursework must becompleted prior tobeginning the nursingmajor.

GENERAL ADVISEMENT

Advisement is availableby contacting the Schoolof Nursing. Please callus at (631) 444-3200 for details.

Program begins in thefall semester.

BASIC BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM–TWO YEARS

Admission to the Nursingprogram is highly competitive.Meeting minimum criteria foradmission does not guaranteeacceptance. The School ofNursing reserves the right tomake final decisions based uponthe applicant pool each year.


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Accelerated Bachelor of Science ProgramOn-site, One Year(For College Graduates Only)The Accelerated Bachelor of Science (ABS) program is designed for students who haveminimally completed a bachelor’s degree, either at Stony Brook University or anothercomparable institution. The concentrated nursing curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Sciencedegree with a major in Nursing.

This bachelor’s degree draws on the prerequisite courses from the humanities and thenatural and social sciences as a means of assisting the student to use theory and utilizenursing processes to provide health promotion, health maintenance, and restoration ofdiverse populations of patients. Students are provided experiences focused on individuals,families, groups, and communities. In addition, students are exposed to various deliverymodels of professional nursing and healthcare. Stony Brook University Medical Center isutilized as a clinical site along with various other settings.

REQUIRED COURSES*

BA or BS in any major with a minimum GPA of 2.8, grades of C or better in: • Chemistry I (3-4 credits) • Anatomy and Physiology (6-8 credits)• Microbiology (3-4 credits)• Another science, e.g., biology, physics, or other chemistry (3-4 credits)



ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of health insurance• Evidence of Student Nurse Malpractice Insurance • Evidence of meeting University health requirements• Personal interview may be required

*All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start of the program.

Program begins on orabout July 1 each year.

All Basic Baccalaureateand ABS students will berequired to take nationallynormed tests throughoutthe curriculum and toattain a satisfactoryscore on such tests. Inthe last semester/quarterof the curriculum,students will be requiredto take a comprehensiveexamination and to attaina satisfactory score onsuch an examination priorto graduation and takingthe National CouncilLicensure Examination(NCLEX).

Admission to the Nursingprogram is highly competitive.Meeting minimum criteria foradmission does not guaranteeacceptance. The School ofNursing reserves the right tomake final decisions based uponthe applicant pool each year.

ACCELERATED BACHELOR OFSCIENCE PROGRAM

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Master of ScienceThe graduate program offers clinical specialization and prepares graduates for directhealthcare as a nurse practitioner/clinical specialist or nurse midwife. Research is a vitalelement of the program and includes work with faculty on research projects. Graduates areready to assume the management, education, and consultation responsibilities related toadvanced clinical practice. Students may choose the following areas of specialization, whichinclude Master of Science, Post-Master’s Certificate, and Master’s Completion options.

Graduates of our programs will be eligible to apply for New York State Certification as wellas National Certification in their respective specialties.

NON-NURSING BACHELOR DEGREE APPLICANTSApplicants to a master’s program with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree are required to submit a Clinical Practice Portfolio to be evaluated for baccalaureate-level nursingcompetencies. The Clinical Practice Portfolio fee is $350. If the portfolio does not meetacademic standards, the student cannot matriculate.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSMaster of Science Degree—Minimum 45 Credits

• Baccalaureate degree with an upper division nursing major (Non-Nursing BS, see above)• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment (grade C or better) by advisement• Undergraduate course in Statistics (grade C or better) by advisement• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements • Evidence of health insurance • RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery Malpractice insurance as

applicable to program• Letter of intent (personal statement)• Curricula vitae/resume • Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)

Post-Master’s Certificate—Minimum 18 Credits

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program • Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Minimum of one year recent relevant experience in a nursing specialty of choice • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment (grade C or better) by advisement • Letter of intent (personal statement) • Curricula vitae/resume • Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements• Evidence of health insurance • RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery Malpractice insurance as

applicable to program • Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)

Master’s Completion

• By individual advisement for certificate-prepared Nurse practitioners

Research is a vital elementof the program andincludes work with facultyon research projects.

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Family Health Nurse PractitionerOffered through the Distance Education ProgramAdmissions Currently Suspended

The family health specialization prepares nurses for the multifaceted role of nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist in primary care. The family health nurse practitioner/clinical nursespecialist is prepared to provide and/or collaborate in the provision of services designed todeal with the healthcare needs and problems of individuals and their families in a variety ofsettings. The focus in all specialties is the development of expert clinical competence. Theability to function in a teaching, consultation, liaison, and managerial capacity is essentialto the development of clinical expertise. These areas are addressed within the curricula.

Adult Health NursePractitioner/Clinical Nurse SpecialistPrimary, Acute, and Critical CareOffered On-Site or through the Distance Education Program

The adult health specialization prepares nurses for the multifaceted role of nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist in primary, acute, and critical care. The adult health nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist is prepared to provide and/or collaborate in the provision of servicesdesigned to deal with the healthcare needs and problems of adults and their families in avariety of settings. The focus in all specialties is the development of expert clinical competence.The ability to function in a teaching, consultation, liaison, and managerial capacity is essentialto the development of clinical expertise. These areas are addressed within the curricula.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Master of Science Degree—Minimum 45 Credits• Baccalaureate degree with an upper division nursing major (Non-Nursing BS, see page 8)• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment (grade C or better) by advisement• Undergraduate course in Statistics (grade C or better) by advisement• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements • Evidence of health insurance• Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery

Malpractice insurance as applicable to program• Letter of intent (personal statement)• Curricula vitae/resume• Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)


• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program • Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Minimum of one year recent relevant experience in a nursing specialty of choice • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment by advisement • Letter of intent (personal statement )• Curricula vitae/resume • Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements• Evidence of health insurance • Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery

Malpractice insurance as applicable to program• Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)

Master’s Completion • By individual advisement for certificate-prepared Nurse Practitioners


Marijean Buhse,PhD, RN

Interim Chair, Adult Health

Irene Stern Graduate Program [email protected]

(631) 444-3286

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Psychiatric/Mental Health NursePractitioner/Clinical Nurse SpecialistOffered through the Distance Education Program

The psychiatric/mental health specialization prepares nurses for the multifaceted role ofnurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist in primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care.The psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist is prepared toprovide and/or collaborate in the provision of services designed to deal with the mentalhealthcare needs and problems of individuals and their families in a variety of settings. Thefocus in all specialties is the development of expert clinical competence. The ability tofunction in a teaching, consultation, liaison, and managerial capacity is essential to thedevelopment of clinical expertise. These areas are addressed within the curricula.


Master of Science Degree—Minimum 45 Credits

• Baccalaureate degree with an upper division nursing major (Non-Nursing BS, see page 8)

• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure • Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment (grade C or better) by advisement• Undergraduate course in Statistics (grade C or better) by advisement• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements • Evidence of health insurance• Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery

Malpractice insurance as applicable to program• Letter of intent (personal statement)• Curricula vitae/resume• Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)


• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program • Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Minimum of one year recent relevant experience in a nursing specialty of

choice by advisement • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment by advisement • Letter of intent (personal statement) • Curricula vitae/resume • Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements • Evidence of health insurance• Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery



Michael A. Chiarello,PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, NPP

Chair, Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing

[email protected]

Josephine Famiglietti Graduate Program Assistant


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Neonatal Nurse PractitionerOffered through the Distance Education Program

The Neonatal specialization prepares nurses for the multifaceted role of nursepractitioner/clinical nurse specialist in primary, acute, and critical care. The neonatal nursepractitioner/clinical nurse specialist is prepared to provide and/or collaborate in theprovision of services designed to deal with the healthcare needs and problems of neonatesand their families in a variety of settings. The focus in all specialties is the development ofexpert clinical competence. The ability to function in a teaching, consultation, liaison, andmanagerial capacity is essential to the development of clinical expertise. These areas areaddressed within the curricula.


Debra Sansoucie, EdD, RN, CNNPProgram Director

(631) 444-7821 Linda Sacino, Graduate Program [email protected]




• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment (grade C or better) by advisement• Undergraduate course in Statistics (grade C or better) by advisement• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)• Evidence of meeting University health requirements • Evidence of health insurance• Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery

Malpractice insurance as applicable to program• Letter of intent (personal statement)• Curricula vitae/resume• One year of recent relevant experience in a Level III NICU• Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)


• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Minimum of one year recent relevant experience in a nursing specialty of choice • Three letters of recommendation• Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment by advisement• Letter of intent (personal statement) • Curricula vitae/resume • Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)• Evidence of meeting University health requirements• Evidence of health insurance• Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery

Malpractice insurance as applicable to program• Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18) • One year of recent relevant experience in Level III NICU


• By individual advisement for certificate-prepared Nurse Practitioners

Arleen Steckel,PhD, RN, CPNP

Chair, Parent Child Health

The following Graduate Programs arefound within the Department ofParent/Child Health Nursing:

• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner • Nurse Midwifery • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner• Perinatal/Women’s Health

Please refer to the specific program ofinterest for admission requirements.


Pam CriscuoloGraduate Program Assistant


Linda SacinoGraduate Program [email protected]

(631) 444-7821

Theresa WenzStaff Assistant

Clinical Contracts and [email protected]

(631) 444-3287

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/ClinicalNurse SpecialistOffered through the Distance Education Program

The Pediatric specialization prepares nurses for the multifaceted role of pediatric nursepractitioner/clinical nurse specialist. The pediatric nurse practitioner/clinical nursespecialist is prepared to provide and/or collaborate in the provision of services designed todeal with the healthcare needs and problems of children and their families in a variety ofsettings, including primary, acute, and chronic care. The focus in all specialties is thedevelopment of expert clinical competence. The ability to function in a teaching,consultation, liaison, and managerial capacity is essential to the development of clinicalexpertise. These areas are addressed within the curricula.




• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment (grade C or better) by advisement• Undergraduate course in Statistics (grade C or better) by advisement• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements• Evidence of health insurance • Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery

Malpractice insurance as applicable to program• Personal statement• Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)• Minimum of one year recent relevant experience in a nursing specialty of choice• Curricula vitae/resume


• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program • Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Minimum of one year recent relevant experience in a nursing specialty of choice • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment by advisement• Personal statement• Curricula vitae/resume • Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements • Evidence of health insurance• Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery



• By individual advisement for certificate-prepared Nurse Practitioners

Nurse MidwiferyPerinatal/Women’s HealthOffered through the Distance Education Program

The Nurse Midwifery specialization prepares nurses for the care of women across thelifespan. The certified nurse midwife is prepared to provide and/or collaborate in the care of


Marie Ann Marino,EdD, RN, PNP

Program Director



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Most students will be ableto remain in or near theirown communities for theclinical portion of theprogram. Others may needto travel for all or some oftheir clinical experiences. Allstudents can complete mostcourses through home study,with clinical experience atlocations and times thataccommodate their personaland family commitments.

The nurse midwifery program is accredited by the American College of NurseMidwives, AccreditationCommission for MidwiferyEducation, 8403 ColesvilleRoad, Suite 1550, SilverSpring, MD 20910, (240) 485-1802.


Nicole Rouhana, CNM, FNP

Director of Midwiferyand Perinatal/Women’s Health



NURSE MIDWIFERYPERINATAL/WOMEN’S HEALTH

women and the healthy newborn with a focus on normal birth in a variety of settings. Thefocus in all specialties is the development of expert clinical competence. The ability tofunction in a teaching, consultation, liaison, and managerial capacity is essential todevelopment of clinical expertise. These areas are addressed within the curricula.

The Nurse Midwifery Education Program is ranked number 29 of the top 50 professionalprograms by U.S.News & World Report, accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives,and registered with the New York State Department of Education. Stony Brook’s School ofNursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Upon completion ofthe 45 credit program, students will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination.Graduates wishing to practice in New York State will have met the educational requirementsfor licensure.

Perinatal/Women’s Health The Perinatal/Women’s health specialization prepares nursepractitioners/clinical nurse specialists for care of healthy women or high-risk childbearingwomen and their neonates. The perinatal/women’s health nurse practitioner/clinical nursespecialist is prepared to provide and/or collaborate in the provision of services designed todeal with the healthcare needs and problems of women and their families in a variety ofsettings. The focus in all specialties is the development of expert clinical competence. Theability to function in a teaching, consultation, liaison, and managerial capacity is essentialto the development of clinical expertise. These areas are addressed within the curricula.



• Baccalaureate degree with an upper division nursing major (Non-Nursing BS, see page 8)• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.) • Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment by advisement• Undergraduate course in Statistics (grade C or better) by advisement• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements• Evidence of health insurance • Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery

Malpractice insurance as applicable to program • Letter of intent (personal statement)• Personal interview as arranged• Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)


• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program • Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 • Minimum of one year recent relevant experience in a nursing specialty of choice • Three letters of recommendation • Registered professional nurse licensure (required for clinical experience in the U.S.)• Three-credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment by advisement• Letter of intent (personal statement) • Curricula vitae/resume • Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AED• Evidence of meeting University health requirements• Evidence of health insurance • Evidence of RN/Nurse Practitioner/Student Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery

Malpractice insurance as applicable to program• Personal interview as arranged• Meet all Technical Standards for Admission and Retention (see page 18)

MASTER’S COMPLETION

The Master’s Completion Program allows Certified Nurse Midwives to continue their education ina unique, flexible program of study that emphasizes research, education, and administration.Certificate-prepared nurse midwives are allocated 31 transferable academic credits in thegraduate program at Stony Brook University. The remaining 18 to 22 credits of academic work areoffered in the distance education mode via our Computer-Mediated Distance Education program.

graduate programs


The Doctor of Nursing PracticeThe Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) has been developed by members of the AmericanAssociation of Colleges of Nursing in collaboration with the leadership of specialtyorganizations and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties as nursing’sresponse to the growth of scientific knowledge in the discipline and the growing complexityof healthcare. It is meant to be the highest level of education for clinical practice in nursingand differs substantially from other models of doctoral education. The program is 42credits, which will include four components of clinical practice and study. It is offered as adistance education program with scheduled on-site sessions.

DOCTORAL PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:

• Analyze scientific data related to healthcare models and strategies that affect population health

• Maintain accountability for quality healthcare by evaluating methods, which improvecomplex healthcare delivery systems

• Synthesize relevant findings from evidence for practice to improve healthcare outcomes

• Employ leadership skills for interprofessional collaboration that improve patient andpopulation health outcomes

• Utilize information systems technology to evaluate outcomes of care, care systems, andquality management

• Integrate knowledge from nursing and other sciences as the foundation for the highestlevel of advanced nursing practice

• Participate in development and implementation of healthcare policies that promoteethical and social responsibility

• Evaluate clinical competence and organizational skills appropriate to area ofspecialization through life-long learning and reflection


The following are required for admission unless otherwise noted:

• Registered professional nurse licensure

• National certification in an advanced practice nurse practitioner specialty (preferred)

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program (foreign transcripts require WES evaluation)

• Graduate grade point average of at least 3.0

• Relevant recent experience in advanced practice nursing: minimum of one year required,two years preferred

• Written statement (see the online application for essay requirements)

• Three letters of recommendation

• Curriculum vitae and supporting documents

• Interview may be required

• Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification, malpractice insurance, and current University and School of Nursing health requirements


Marie Ann Marino,EdD, RN, PNP

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STUDENT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Students who are required to partici pate in a clinical experience areadvised that some of the facilitiesthey choose to select for their clinicalplacement may require students tosubmit to a criminal backgroundcheck or drug screening as a pre -requisite to a student’s placement atthat facility. Such background checksmay include, but are not limited to,Social Security trace, criminal history,drug testing, finger printing, and sexoffender registries. Students placed ina facility requiring a backgroundcheck and/or drug screening arepersonally responsible for obtainingthe background check or drug screen(including cost, unless the clinical siteis willing to assume the cost) andmay bear the responsibility ofdelivering the required documentationto the facility. It will be the decision ofthe clinical site to determineacceptance of students into itsclinical training program.

Students who choose not to besubjected to a background check mayselect, but will not be guaranteedacceptance to, an alternate clinicalsite, and may not be able to completeprogram requirements needed forgraduation.

The School of Nursing will assume noresponsibility for obtaining studentbackground checks or drug tests,paying for the background checks ordrug tests, evaluating the results ofthe background checks or drug testsor for providing the information to theclinical placement sites.

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SCHOOL OF NURSING

clinical affiliationsClinical Placement/Clinical AffiliationsStudents are expected to identify potential clinical sites and preceptors in the geographicarea where they plan to do clinical fieldwork. The Clinical Placement staff work closely withstudents and faculty to facilitate this process so that students are able to achieve clinicalcompetence and expertise in their respective specialties.

Preceptors will be requested to complete a Preceptor Information Form. All clinical sitesand preceptors must be approved by the Stony Brook University School of Nursing facultywithin each individual program to ensure that the planned clinical fieldwork will enable thestudent to successfully fulfill the clinical course objectives. Individual program faculty willmaintain communication with designated preceptors to assess student progress. All clinicalplacements in the program are contingent upon acceptance by a clinical preceptor.

Preliminary planning for clinical sites to be utilized should begin prior to the required on-siteorientation. Private practices, free-standing clinics, hospitals, and hospital-affiliated facilitiesand practices all require a letter of placement from the Clinical Placement Office. Inaddition, many sites require a legal affiliation agreement/contract between the individualinstitution and the State University of New York, on behalf of the Stony Brook UniversitySchool of Nursing.

The Director for Clinical Placements works closely with the Clinical Contracts Coordinatorand the legal department to expedite favorable contract negotiations. Successful or timelycontract execution cannot be guaranteed because of the complex nature of the legalprocess. The School of Nursing currently maintains approximately 300 clinical affiliationagreements/contracts throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad.

It is highly recommended that students select sites from the Stony Brook University Schoolof Nursing’s list of existing affiliation agreements/contracts or sites for which a contract isnot required in order to facilitate timely progression through the program. The clinicalexperiences depend on the availability of clinical sites and preceptors in a student’s region.The School of Nursing cannot guarantee the availability of clinical sites or the results ofclinical contract negotiations.

Arleen Steckel, PhD, RN, CPNPAssistant Dean, Clinical Placement(631) 444-3287

Jeannette Coane, RN, MADirector for Clinical Placements(631) 444-1059

Linda Sacino Clinical Placement Staff Assistant(631) 444-7821

Theresa Wenz Staff Assistant(631) 444-3287

Contact:Kathleen Bratby,

EdD, RNAssistant Dean for Students

(631) 444-3200

student affairs


Student AffairsThe Office of Student Affairs provides all students, faculty, and alumni with valuable resources,information, and services. If you require assistance, or need up-to-date program information,please contact us at (631) 444-3200. We are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (summer hours may vary).

ADMISSIONS AND ADVISEMENT

Jennifer Coppola Assistant to the Dean for Admissions

STUDENT RECORDS AND REGISTRATION

Valerie DiGiovanni Assistant to the Dean for Records and Registration

STUDENT DOCUMENTATION AND RECEPTION

Lisa LentStaff Assistant

Constance BakerSecretary

INFORMATION SESSIONS

We welcome you to attend our monthly Information Sessions. For further details, please call(631) 444-3200 and select “Option 8.”

FOR ASSISTANCE

(631) 444-3200 [email protected]

OFFICE OF

student affairs

Contact:Philip C. Tarantino, PhD, RN, MS, MBADirector, Continuing

Professional [email protected]

(631) 444-3074

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SCHOOL OF NURSING

professionaleducation andactivitiesContinuing Professional EducationThe School of Nursing’s Continuing Professional Education Program has been established tomeet the educational demands of a diverse local, national, and international adult studentpopulation. Many programs are offered to help students meet their educational and careeradvancement goals. We are committed to delivering high quality continuing education inways that allow our students to access their coursework both on-site and online.

ACCREDITATION

The Stony Brook School of Nursing has been approved as a provider of Continuing Educationby the New York State Nurses Association’s Council on Continuing Education, which isaccredited by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Alumni and AdvancementThe Nursing Alumni Association keeps our graduates in touch with the School and theUniversity. Continuing education programs, communications, and social functions offeralumni the opportunity for personal and professional enrichment. Membership benefitsinclude borrowing privileges in the HSC Library, discounts for CE programs, Staller Centeractivities, and Seawolves Athletics tickets, continued access to the Teachers Federal CreditUnion, and many more. The Advancement Office organizes programs to raise funds toenable the School to advance the quality of the educational experience, provide scholarshipsupport, and assist the faculty to conduct research.

Nursing Honor SocietyKappa Gamma is the chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursingat Stony Brook University. Its mission is to support the learning, knowledge, andprofessional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide.Undergraduate students, graduate students, and nursing leaders are invited to membershipbased on determined eligibility. Further information about Sigma Theta Tau can be found atwww.nursingsociety.org and about the Kappa Gamma Chapter at www.nursing.stonybrook.edu.

Gene E. Mundie, EdM, MS, ANP

Assistant Dean for Alumni Advancement


Bruce S. Zitkus, EdD, RN, ARNP, CANP, CFNP, CDEPresident, Kappa Gamma [email protected]

(631) 444-3074

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Computer and Data CommunicationRequirementsAll nursing students, both on-site anddistance, will have selected courses, manyof which are available primarily bycomputer. Each student entering theSchool, both on-site and distance, musthave access to a Windows-basedcomputer, which they are responsible tomaintain. The following is a detaileddescription of the computer hardware,software, and data communi cationrequirements. Please take the time tofamiliarize yourself with these requirementsto assure that your computer system fullymeets them.

Hardware

Most current Microsoft Windows-basedcomputers, including those purchasedwithin the past three to five years, willwell exceed the minimum computerrequirements listed below. Should you beconsidering the purchase of a new

TECHN ICAL SPEC I F ICAT IONS FOR

On-Site and DistanceEducation Programs

intellectual ability, exercise good judgment,and complete all responsibilities attendantto the diagnosis and care of patients. Thepractice of nursing requires applicants/nursingstudents to be able to develop mature,sensitive, and effective relationships withpatients and colleagues. To provide safepatient care applicants/nursing studentsmust possess characteristics of adaptability,flexibility, and be able to function in the faceof uncertainty. The healthcare environmentrequires applicants/nursing students to beable tolerate physical and emotional stressand continue to function effectively andefficiently. She/he must have a high level ofcompassion for others, motivation to serve,integrity, and a consciousness of socialvalues. Candidates and students mustpossess sufficient interpersonal skills tointeract positively with people from all levelsof society, all ethnic backgrounds, and allbelief systems.

Non-Matriculated StudentsA non-matriculated student admitted to theSchool of Nursing may take selectedcourses up to six (6) credits by permission.Permission must be granted through theOffice of Student Affairs.

Please NoteCompletion of all programs is requiredwithin a five-year period from admission.

The Stony Brook University School ofNursing faculty has specified technicalstandards critical to the success of studentsin any Stony Brook University nursingprogram. Qualified applicants are expectedto meet all academic admission criteria, aswell as these technical standards,appropriate to their program of study.

ObservationThe applicant/nursing student must beable to participate actively in allclassroom, clinical, and laboratoryexercises. The applicant/nursing studentmust be able to assess and comprehendthe condition of all patients assigned toher or him. Such observation andinformation acquisition usually requiresthe functional use of visual, auditory,olfactory, and somatic senses.

CommunicationThe applicant/nursing student must beable to communicate effectively andsensitively with patients in order to elicitinformation, describe changes in mood,activity and posture, assess non-verbalcommunications, and be able to effectivelyand efficiently transmit information topatients, fellow students, faculty, staff, andall members of the healthcare team. Skillsinclude verbal, written, and nonverbalabilities consistent with effectivecommunication.

Sensory/MotorThe applicant/nursing student must beable to use the senses of seeing, hearing,touch, and smell to make correctjudgments regarding patient conditions forthe purpose of demonstrating competenceto safely engage in the practice of nursing.

The applicant/nursing student must havesufficient motor function to elicitinformation from patients and be able toexecute motor movements reasonablyrequired to provide general care andemergency treatment to patients.

Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, andQuantitative AbilitiesThe applicant/nursing student must beable to measure, calculate, analyze,synthesize, and evaluate to engagecompletely in the safe practice of nursing.

Behavioral and Social AttributesThe applicant/nursing student must havethe emotional health to fully use her or his

computer, it is strongly recommended thatyou consider the purchase of Windows-based notebook computer with wirelessconnectivity, which will enable you to takeadvantage of future advances in wirelessconnectivity provided by the School.

• Microsoft Windows-based computer witha Pentium III or greater processor required

• 256 megabytes of memory (RAM) orgreater required

• Multimedia system including DVDpreferred, CD-ROM required, sound card,speaker, and/or headphones required

• Minimum 1 gigabyte hard drive with500 megabytes available for Schoolsupplied software

• Super VGA monitor• Mouse or pointing device• 56K modem if dial-up Internet service is

to be used• Printer optional (inkjet or laser)

Please Note: Macintosh computers are notsupported. Also, some models of inexpensiveinkjet printers lack sufficient on-boardmemory and do not print graphics well.

Software• Windows XP is recommended for new

purchases. Other versions of Windows,including Vista are supported; however,the Windows Vista 64 bit operatingsystem is not recommended

• MS Word, PowerPoint required; currentversion MS Office 2007 recommended;MS Office XP acceptable; MS Office 2000and 97 are not supported

• Internet browser software requiredversions: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or7; not supported are: Mozilla Firefox,Netscape Navigator, and AOL browsers

• Adobe Acrobat Reader software version 7.0or higher

• Virus scanning software highlyrecommended, such as Norton or McAfee

Please Note: Current versions of MS Officeand Symantec anti-virus can be obtainedfree from Campus. See School of Nursingweb page for further detail. Availability may vary.

Internet ConnectionAn Internet connection is required from anInternet Service Provider (ISP) or cablecompany.

Please NoteIt is strongly recommended that studentsuse their own computers and do not sharea computer with others when completingthe Distance Education Program. Studentsare required to maintain their computerhardware and operating systems in properfunctioning order. Call Kenneth MacDowell,(631) 444-3277, for additional information.

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SCHOOL OF NURSING 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINES

For a current list of deadline dates, visit www.stonybrook.edu/hscstudents/apply_now.shtml.* Admission currently suspended.

ON-SITE (OS) PROGRAM CODE SPRING SUMMER FALL

Bachelor of ScienceBasic Baccalaureate—2 yr HNIB2 n/a n/a 1/5/10Accelerated Bachelor of Science—1 yr HNIB1 n/a 11/2/09 n/aRN to Bachelors HNCBS n/a n/a 6/1/10

Master of ScienceAdult Nurse Practitioner HNAMS n/a n/a 6/1/10

Post-Master’s CertificateAdult Nurse Practitioner HNACT n/a n/a 6/1/10

Master’s Completion Contact us for details at (631) 444-3200. Adult Nurse Practitioner n/a

DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM CODE SPRING SUMMER FALL

Bachelor of ScienceRN to Bachelors HNCZB n/a 3/1/10 n/a

Master of ScienceAdult Nurse Practitioner HNAZM n/a 1/15/10 n/aNurse Midwifery HNEZM n/a 2/1/10 n/aPediatric Nurse Practitioner HNKZM n/a 2/1/10 n/aFamily Nurse Practitioner* HNLZM n/a n/a n/aPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner HNMZM n/a 2/1/10 n/aNeonatal Nurse Practitioner HNNZM n/a 2/1/10 n/aPerinatal Women’s Health HNWZM n/a 2/1/10 n/a

Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master’s CertificateAdult Nurse Practitioner HNAZC n/a 1/15/10 n/aNurse Midwifery HNEZC n/a 2/1/10 n/aPediatric Nurse Practitioner HNKZC n/a 2/1/10 n/aFamily Nurse Practitioner* HNLZC n/a n/a n/aPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner HNMZC n/a 2/1/10 n/aNeonatal Nurse Practitioner HNNZC n/a 2/1/10 n/aPerinatal Women’s Health HNWZC n/a 2/1/10 n/a

Nurse Practitioner

Master’s CompletionPediatric Nurse Practitioner HNKPZ n/a 2/1/10 n/aFamily Nurse Practitioner* HNLPZ n/a n/a n/aNeonatal Nurse Practitioner HNNPZ n/a 2/1/10 n/aAdult Nurse Practitioner HNAPZ n/a 1/15/10 n/aNurse Midwifery HNEPZ n/a 2/1/10 n/aPerinatal Women’s Health Nurse Contact us for details at (631) 444-3200.

Doctor of Nursing Practice HND n/a 11/16/09 n/a

All 2010 applications are available September 1, 2009.

application guide


How to Apply For AdmissionA complete application includes:

Online Admissions Application Applicantsare required to provide information abouttheir educational and personal history. A personal essay addressing specific topicsis also required.

Application Fee The non-refundableapplication fee is $40 for undergraduateprograms and $70 for graduate programs.Payment can be made by check or creditcard. Waivers of the fee are available for only specific circumstances noted in theapplication. Applicants are responsible tocheck the approval status of their waiver as directed upon application submission.

Three references submitted on theappropriate official Reference Report form. References should be solicited fromformer professors, employers, supervisors, or healthcare professionals. References from personal friends or relatives are notacceptable. Letters of recommendation,references, or evaluations are keptconfidential if applicant waives the right to examine them. Since confidentiality may affect the type of reference given, the applicant may prefer to sign the waiverby checking the appropriate box on theReference Report form.

Official transcripts from all institutionsattended (including institutions that grantedcollege credit while in high school and thosethat granted credit for courses not relevant to intended program). To expedite the reviewof the application, unofficial transcripts maybe submitted until official transcripts arrive.Stony Brook students do not have to request official transcripts from Stony BrookUniversity for coursework taken at StonyBrook. The Health Sciences Center (HSC) Office of Student Services obtains thesetranscripts from the University.

Other documents that may be required by the academic program to which theapplicant is applying.

International applicants are required tosubmit additional documents as listed in the section below.

Processing Your Application

Applicants can start their online admissionsapplication at any time and work on theapplication at their own pace as long as it is submitted by the program deadline.

Supporting documents should be mailed tothe HSC Office of Student Services as soonas possible. It is not necessary to wait untilafter the application has been submitted.

Once the online application is submitted,applicants receive an immediate confirm -ation by e-mail. Students are given furtherinstructions on how to check their documentstatus using the SOLAR online system.

Applicants are responsible for submitting the online application and all requiredsupporting documents by the stateddeadline dates. For inquiries and assistance,applicants are encouraged to contact theHSC Office of Student Services and to visitthe office Web site for detailed informationabout admissions.

The application for admission, together withall supporting documents, becomes theproperty of the HSC Office of StudentServices once it is submitted. Documentswill be used only to evaluate the applicant’srequest for admission. No materials will bereturned to the applicant or sent to otherinstitutions. Applicants should make copiesfor their own records, as necessary.

Contact Us — HSC Office of Student Services

• For additional information, visit:www.stonybrook.edu/hscstudents

• To apply online, visit:www.stonybrook.edu/hscstudents/apply_now.shtml

• For inquiries, e-mail:[email protected]

• Telephone: (631) 444-2111 Our 24-hour telephone information systemhas been designed to provide valuableinformation about enrollment services.

• Fax: (631) 444-6035

• Mail all supporting documentation to:

Office of Student ServicesL2-271, HSCStony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY 11794-8276

Privacy Law

The Privacy Law requires that individuals be notified that the personal informationprovided on the admissions application will be used by Stony Brook University toevaluate your request for admission. Failure to provide the requested informationcould prevent your application from beingprocessed. The authority to request thisinformation is found in section 355(2)(i) of the Education Law. This applicationinformation will be maintained in the HealthSciences Center Office of Student Services.The official responsible for maintaining thisinformation is the Director of StudentServices at the Health Sciences Center,Stony Brook University.

International Applicants

In addition to meeting the academicrequirements for admission to a graduate or undergraduate program in the HealthSciences, international students are alsoexpected to fulfill the following University and federal immigration and naturalizationdepartment regulations:

1. Completion of a Stony Brook financialaffidavit indicating that the student hassufficient funding to pay for his/hereduca tional and personal expenses duringthe ENTIRE period of anticipated study in theUnited States. International students mustprovide financial documentation verifying the financial resources of EACH sponsor,including proof of available funds (bankstatements or letters on official letterhead)AND proof of income (letter from employeron official letterhead). All such proofs mustbe in English. The forms can be printed from www.stonybrook.edu/hscstudents/international.shtml. The level of fundingrequired varies each year, based on the costof living, tuition, and fees. It is normal toexpect a 7 to 10% increase in expenseseach year. For the 2008-09 academic year,the minimum expenses for an undergraduatewere $29,534 per year, and $26,651 forgraduate students. In the Health Sciences,additional fees may be required, dependingupon academic program. Internationalstudents with accompanying family membersmust prove an additional $6,500 each yearfor a spouse and an additional $3,630 eachyear for each child. Students intending to liveoff campus are likely to need at least anadditional $3,320 per year.

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2. Official transcripts and records must besubmitted as documentation of academicwork. If transcripts are in a foreign language,a certified English translation is required inaddition to the original documents. Alltranscripts from a foreign country must beevaluated by the World Education Services(www.wes.org) before starting the admissionapplication process. Applicants toundergraduate programs must submit acourse-by-course evaluation. Applicants tograduate programs may submit a document-by-document evaluation.

3. The TOEFL (Test of English as a ForeignLanguage) and TSE (Test of Spoken English)tests are required. Minimum acceptablescores for admission are 550 for the paper-based TOEFL, 213 for the computer-basedTOEFL, 90 for the Internet-based test (iBT),and 50 for the TSE. Students who take thenew Internet-based TOEFL (iBT), whichcontains a speaking component, are exemptfrom the TSE. A minimum score of 90 isconsidered passing for the iBT. TheEducational Testing Service of the CollegeEntrance Examination Board administersboth the TOEFL and the TSE. They are givenseveral times each year at centers in allmajor cities of the world. The examinationmust be taken prior to the date for whichadmission is sought. For further information,contact Educational Testing Services,Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, (609) 771-7100 or www.toefl.org. Applicants attendingStony Brook have the option of taking theSPEAK test administered by the Stony BrookDepartment of Linguistics.

Applicants may take the International EnglishLanguage Testing System (IELTS) testsinstead of the TOEFL and TSE. A score of 7will be considered passing for both TOEFLand TSE requirements. Further information isavailable by contacting the IELTS Web site atwww.ielts.org.

4. International students applying to theregistered nurse program and to thegraduate and advance certificate programs inthe School of Nursing must submit theirscores on the Commission on Graduate ofForeign Nursing Schools (COGFNS)examination; visit www.cgfns.org forinformation. In addition, all acceptedregistered nurse and graduate students mustbe prepared to arrive in the United States intime to take the National Council LicensureExamination (NCLEX) the July preceding theSeptember of admission to the School; visitwww.ncsbn.org.

International Services

International Services is responsible forassisting students from other countries inobtaining and maintaining valid F-1 or J-1non-immigrant status for the purpose ofstudy in the United States. Internationalstudent advisors are the Designated SchoolOfficials (DSO) and Alternate ResponsibleOfficers (ARO) responsible for issuingCertificates of Eligibility (Forms I-20 and IAP-66/DS-2019). They counsel students fromother countries concerning U.S. governmentimmigration regulations, finances, and cross-cultural issues relating to study and living inthe United States. International Services alsoprovides orientations on various topicsrelating to international students throughoutthe year, and works with students andcampus and community groups to providevarious other programs.

F-1 and J-1 international students MUSTreport to the University before the start ofclasses to attend several days of mandatoryorientation programs. They must alsocomplete an initial intake interview with aninternational student advisor at thebeginning of their first semester. Studentstransferring from other U.S. schools MUSTcomplete this interview within the first 15 days of classes.

To maintain valid F-1 or J-1 status, studentsmust be enrolled full time each semesterand have valid immigration documents(passport, I-94 Departure Record, Certificateof Eligibility) that have not expired.International students should meet with aninternational student advisor BEFORE: (1) accepting employment (2) travelingoutside the United States (3) transferring toanother U.S. school (4) withdrawing fromthe University (5) dropping below full-timeenrollment (6) changing to another non-immigrant or immigrant status (7) changingmajors or adding a major or (8) changingdegree level. International Services mustreceive copies of all passport renewals orextensions. The University must have valid,up-to-date home and local addressinformation for all students. There arestrict regulations regarding employment ofnon-immigrants.

International Services is located in TheGraduate School, Suite 2401, ComputerScience Building. The telephone number is(631) 632-INTL (4685), or visitwww.grad.sunysb.edu/International.

Financial Aid and EducationalExpenses Financial aid for graduate and under graduateHealth Sciences students is divided intothree basic categories: grants, loans, andemployment opportunities. Grants, whichinclude scholarships, do not have to berepaid; loans carry some form of interestpayment and must be paid back to thelender; employment opportunities afford thestudent the chance to earn money whileattending school. Some financial aidprograms are administered by the University,others by federal and state agencies towhich the student applies directly. Special-purpose scholarships are also available tohealth professionals through privatefoundations and governmental agencies towhich the student must apply directly. TheOffice of Student Services is located in theHealth Sciences Center, Level 2, Room 271;the telephone number is (631) 444-2111 ore-mail [email protected].

Eligibility

The purpose of the University’s financial aidprogram is primarily to provide assistance tothose students whose families cannot helpthem meet the cost of their education and,secondarily, to ease the burden for thosefamilies more able to assist.

Aid from most of the programs discussed onthe next page is awarded on the basis offinancial need. Financial need is thedifference between the cost of attendance asdetermined by the institution and theExpected Family Contribution (EFC), which is based on information provided by thestudent and his/her family on the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The cost of attendance includes the cost oftuition and fees, room and board, and anallowance for books, supplies, transportation,and personal expenses. Costs related tochild care and/or a disability can also beincluded. The EFC is the amount the studentand his/her family should be able to paytoward his/her education. It is based on aformula established by Congress. The EFC isnot a literal number. For additionalinformation regarding COA or EFC, visitwww.stonybrook.edu/hscstudents/financial_aid.shtml.

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In addition to financial need and specificprogram eligibility, receipt of financial aidfrom the federal aid programs is based onthe following conditions: being a U.S. citizenor eligible noncitizen; matriculated into adegree program; maintaining satisfactoryacademic progress; register with SelectiveService, if required; not being in default ofeducational loans or owing a refund to astate or federal financial aid program.Even in cases where the aid has alreadybeen awarded, it will be necessary to cancelthe awards when the University is informedthat the student does not meet one ofthese conditions.

The financial aid “package” is the term usedto designate the total financial aid a studentreceives. For most Health Sciences students,loans will be recommended in the packagesince they will be the primary source of aidused to meet educational expenses. For thisreason it is critical for students tounderstand the terms and conditions of anyloan program before applying since interestrates, deferments, and repayment obligationsvary among the different loan programs.Students should also plan carefully theiracademic year expenses and resources todetermine the amount of loan funds they willneed. For additional information on financialaid, visit www.stonybrook.edu/hscstudents.

Financial Aid Programs

GrantsFederal Pell GrantsAvailable to undergraduates who are enrolledin a first baccalau reate program for at least3 credits. Awards range from $609 to$5,350 per academic year.

Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grant (FSEOG)Available to undergraduates who demon -strate exceptional financial need (i.e., PELLrecipients). The amount of the award isbased on the student’s financial need andthe availability of funds to the University. Theaverage award at Stony Brook is $500.

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)TAP is available to New York State residentsfor attendance at accredited New York Statecampuses. This program provides tuitionassistance for matriculated undergraduateand graduate students enrolled for 12 ormore credits and in good academic standingaccording to State Education requirements.This includes a grade point average of 2.0

after having received four payments from TAP.In addition, undergraduate students arerequired to have declared a major by the firstday of class of the junior year. TAP awardamounts are based on New York State nettaxable income. At Stony Brook, awardsrange from $500 to $5,000 forundergraduates and $75 to $550 forgraduates. Students can file for TAP bycompleting the FAFSA and the Express TAPApplication (ETA).

Part-Time TAPPart-time undergraduate students atapproved schools in New York State whowere first-time, full-time freshman in 2006-07 may be eligible for Part-Time TAP to helpthem pay for college beginning in 2007-08.Part-Time TAP is a grant and does nothave to be paid back. To be eligible, astudent must have been a first-time, full-timefreshman in the 2006-07 academic yearor thereafter, have earned 12 credits ormore in each of the two consecutivesemesters for a minimum total of 24 creditsearned, maintained a minimum “C”average, and taking 6 but fewer than 12 credits per semester.

Aid Program for Part-Time Study (APTS)New York State grants are available tomatriculated undergrad uate students whoare New York State residents enrolled for at least three and not more than 11credits per semester. A special APTSapplication form is avail able at the Office ofStudent Services or on our Web site,www.stonybrook.edu/hscstudents. Thestudent should submit copies of his/her andparent(s) previous year federal and New YorkState tax forms. The APTS grant pays tuitionup to a total of $1,000 per semester.

Educational Opportunity Program(EOP/AIM)Available to undergraduate students whoare economically and educationallydisadvant aged and residents of New YorkState. Selection of eligible applicants,according to state-man dated guidelines, isgenerally done in the freshman year andcon ducted by the University’s Office ofUndergraduate Admissions. To be eligible,transfer students must have been enrolledin an EOP, HEOP, SEEK, or an equivalentprogram during freshman or sophomoreyear. The average award is $900.

Graduate Tuition Waiver Program forFormer EOP StudentsProvides a financial award to former EOP,SEEK, or HEOP students who are New York

State residents and are enrolled for 12credits at Stony Brook in their first graduateor professional degree program. Awardsaverage $2,000 per year. Students mustprovide documentation of previousenrollment in an EOP, SEEK, or HEOPprogram to be considered.

National Health Service CorpsScholarshipsFull-time students enrolled in the PhysicianAssistant Program or Nurse Practitioner orMidwifery in Nursing are eligible to apply forthe National Health Service Corps (NHSC).The program pays tuition and fees, a monthlystipend for living expenses, and anallowance for reasonable educationalexpenses. Applicants must agree to practicetheir profession in designated areas of thecountry as determined by NHSC and mustbe committed to primary healthcare practice.Applications are available at the Office ofStudent Services. The application deadline isusually in March.

Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP)The Nursing Scholarship Program,sponsored by the U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services, awards scholarshipsto individuals for attendance at schools ofnursing. The scholarship consists ofpayment for tuition, fees, other reasonableeducational costs, and a monthly supportstipend. In return, the students agree toprovide a minimum of two years of full-time clinical service at a healthcarefacility with a critical shortage of nurses. Forapplications and information, visithttp://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship.

Veterans Administration Educational Benefits (VA)Interested students should contact theVeterans Affairs Office, 3rd floor, Admini stra tion Building, for assistance andinformation. Call (631) 632-6701 for anappointment.

Programs available for veterans and theirfamilies are:• The Montgomery GI Bill• Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance

• Veterans Educational Assistance Program(VEAP)

• Vocational Rehabilitation • Selected Reserve • Regular GI Bill


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Other New York State Programs• Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarship • Flight 587 Memorial Scholarship • Military Service Recognition Scholarship(MSRS)

• New York Lottery—Leaders of TomorrowScholarship

• World Trade Center Scholarship • Memorial Scholarships for Families ofDeceased Firefighters, VolunteerFirefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers,and Emergency Medical Service Workers

• Volunteer Recruitment Service Scholarshipfor Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Recruits

• NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence • Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship• NYS Regents Awards for Children ofDeceased and Disabled Veterans

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award • Veterans Tuition Award• Loan Forgiveness• Licensed Social Worker• Nursing Faculty

Visit www.hesc.com for additionalinformation and applications.

EmploymentFederal Work Study Program (and FWSCommunity Services)This program provides on-campus, part-timeemployment opportunities to graduate andundergraduate students. The amount of theaward is based on the student’s financialneed, the availability of funds to thecampus, the number of hours that thestudent can work per week, and the currentpay rate. Federal Work Study rates rangefrom $7.25 to $15.76 per hour. Someemployment opportunities for eligiblestudents through FWS Community Serviceare also available.

Student EmploymentStudents not eligible for FWS funds canwork on campus under the StudentEmployment Program. To be eligible, astudent must be matriculated and enrolledfor at least 6 credits. Listings for employ mentopportunities can be found by accessingthe SOLAR System (Student On-LineAccess to Records System) atwww.stonybrook.edu/solarsystem.

LoansFederal Perkins LoanThis loan is available to students whodemonstrate excep tional financial need.The amount of the loan is based on the

student’s financial need and the fundsavailable to the University. Repayment at a5% interest rate begins nine months aftergraduation or cessation of half-timeenrollment (less than 6 credits persemester). Average award is $1,500.

Federal Stafford LoansFor student borrowers, the Stafford programoffers two types of loans: subsidized andunsubsidized. Matriculated graduate andundergraduate students are eligible toapply for this loan program.

A subsidized loan is awarded on the basisof financial need. For the SubsidizedStafford Loan, the federal government paysthe interest on the loan while the studentis enrolled in school and during authorizedperiods of deferment. Repayment of theloan (principal and interest) begins sixmonths after the student graduates orceases 6 credits of enrollment.

An unsubsidized loan is not need basedand is, therefore, available to students whodo not qualify for Federal SubsidizedStafford Loans or who may qualify for onlya partial subsidized loan. For theUnsubsidized Stafford Loan, the studentborrower is responsible for paying theinterest. The interest can be paid orcapitalized (added to the principal).Repayment of the loan begins six monthsafter the student graduates or ceases 6credits of enrollment.

The interest rate for new borrowers is fixed at 6.8%. Students with outstanding loanscontinue to borrow at their previous rates.Repayment of all or part of the loan maybe made in advance without penalty. Aftergraduation or cessation of at least 6credits of enrollment, the student borrowermust make formal arrangements with thelending institution to begin repayment.

Students can receive a subsidized and anunsubsidized loan for the same enrollmentperiod. The maximum annual loan amountsare: $7,500 per year for a dependentjunior/senior undergraduate student if theremainder of the program is at least a fullacademic year; $12,500 per year for anindependent junior/senior undergraduatestudent if the remainder of the program isat least a full academic year (at least$7,000 of this amount must be in anunsubsidized loan); and $20,500 per yearfor a graduate student (at least $12,000of this amount must be in an unsubsidized

loan). These amounts are the maximumyearly amounts. Students, however, may notbe able to borrow the maximum amountssince the amount of the loan is determinedby the cost of attendance as determinedby the institution minus any other financialaid. Cost of attendance includes tuitionand fees, room and board, books, travel,and allowance for personal expenses.

The total Federal Stafford Loan debtstudents can have outstanding as adependent undergraduate is $31,000; asan independent undergraduate, $57,500(maximum $23,000 in subsidized loans).The total debt allowed for graduate orprofessional study is $138,500 (maximumof $65,500 in subsidized loans). Thegraduate debt limit includes any Staffordloans received as an undergraduate.

Application to the Stafford loans is madeby filing the FAFSA. Loan funds aredisbursed in two disbursements, one forthe fall and one for the spring semester.There may be an origination fee of up to2% deducted from each disbursement.Students need to be registered for theappro priate term before the loan checksare cleared for disbursements.

PLUS LoanPLUS loans are available to parents ofdependent undergraduate students and toall graduate students. The annual loan limitis the student’s cost of education minusany estimated financial aid. The interestrate is fixed at 8.5%. Repayment of theloan begins 60 days after final loandisbursement. A 4% origination andinsurance fee will be deducted from theloan by the lender. Lenders do creditchecks for PLUS loans. If a PLUS loan isdenied, the dependent student may beeligible for an unsubsidized Stafford loan.Graduate students will see their Grad PLUSin their financial aid package. If denied,graduate students will have an option foran endorser.

Application for Financial Aid Programs

These instructions apply to studentsinterested in the following programs:

• Federal Pell Grant• Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grant (FSEOG)

• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

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• Federal Work Study (FWS)• Federal Perkins Loan• Federal Stafford Loan Subsidized andUnsubsidized

The complete financial aid application fileconsists of the following documents.

1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)

2. Other documents as requested by thefinancial aid administrator, i.e., copies ofstudent’s and parents’ federal tax forms,proof of non-taxable income (Social Secur -ity, social services benefits), and others.

3. Summer Aid Application completedthrough SOLAR after completion of FAFSAand registration for summer courses.Summer financial aid is processedseparately and requires a separateapplication in addition to the documentslisted above. Stafford/PLUS loans,Federal Work Study, and PELL Grants areavailable for summer study. TAP and somescholarship programs also provide summerfinancial assistance.

Students are strongly advised to file forfinancial aid by March 1 of each year toensure their awards and properdeferments are ready by the beginning ofclasses in September; otherwise, they willbe liable for late tuition payment fees. Tobe considered for the Federal Perkins Loan,SEOG, and Work Study programs, theFAFSA must be received by the Federalprocessor on or before March 1. Anyapplications received after the deadline willbe considered on the basis of financialneed as funds are available.

FAFSA information will be transmittedelectronically to Stony Brook if theapplicant included the institution’s Title IVSchool Code (002838) on the FAFSA.Upon receipt of the data, the file is reviewedand an award letter is sent to the student.

Payment and Anticipated AidAll students, after registering for classes,will be sent a billing statement for tuition,fees, and other University charges. Billingpackets include full instructions for pay -ment deadlines and methods of payment,as well as information concerning the feeslisted on the bill and the University refundpolicy. Students who wish to register afterthe cut-off date will be required to makepayment or properly defer their entire bill inorder to register.

Each billing statement will list Universitycharges less any anticipated aid.Anticipated aid is entered in the student’saccount only after the financial aid awardprocess has been completed by thestudent, the HSC Office of StudentServices and the appropriate agency (e.g.,the NY State Higher Education ServicesCorporation). Only tuition, fees, campusroom, and meal charges (not charges forgraduate campus apartments) may bedeferred by anticipated aid. If the currentbill does not reflect anticipated aid, thestudent must pay the amount due by thedate indicated. If financial aid is receivedafter the bill is paid, the student willreceive a refund. Students making paymentafter the published due dates will berequired to pay a late payment fee of $50.Late payment fees are cumulative up to$200 per semester. Those students whoregister on or after the first day of classesin a given semester will be required to paya late registration fee of $40. The lateregistration period ends at the close of thesecond week of classes of each academicperiod. Students failing to meet financialobligations may be subject to additionalfees/fines for collection agency charges.

Failure to satisfy their financial obligationin any given semester will prevent studentsfrom receiving academic credit, transcripts,diplomas, and certifications, as well asbeing blocked from registering for futuresemesters. Non-payment does notconstitute official withdrawal, which mustbe done through the Office of StudentServices. Also, failure to attend classes willnot relieve students of their financialobligation or entitle them to a refund. Thedate of official withdrawal determineseligibility for any refunds in accordancewith the University refund policy.

Time Option Payment Plan (TOPP)The University offers a Time OptionPayment Plan (TOPP). This program allowsstudents to make monthly payments over aspecified time period. For information,please contact the Office of StudentAccounts at (631) 632-2455. Enrollmentforms for TOPP are sent with the student’sfirst billing statement and are alsoavailable on the University Web site.

Bookstore Campus AccountThe Bookstore Campus Account is ataxable debit account. It can be opened inthe amounts of $200, $300, $400 or

$500. The amount selected is charged tothe student’s account and can be deferredagainst financial aid or paid in monthlyinstallments using the University TimeOption Payment Plan (TOPP). The accountoffers the convenience of purchasing textbooks and school supplies in the UniversityBookstore and Matthew’s HSC Bookstorewith a University ID card.

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ACADEMIC YEAR FEES AND CHARGES

NYS Out of StateTUITION Resident Resident

UndergraduateFull-time (12+ credits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,970.00 $12,870.00Part-time (per credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207.00 536.00

Graduate/ProfessionalFull-time (12+ credits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,370.00 $13,250.00Part-time (per credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349.00 552.00Doctor Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,850.00 22,190.00Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,800.00 40,640.00Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,650.00 39,420.00DPT part-time (per credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577.00 925.00Doctor of Nursing Practice (per credit) . . . . . . .577.00 925.00

APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable charge)Undergraduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 $40.00Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 70.00School of Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 75.00School of Dental Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 75.00

STUDENT ACTIVITY FEEUndergraduate (12+ credits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $188.50 $188.50Undergraduate (1-11 credits) per credit . . . . . . . 7.90 7.90Graduate (full-time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00 44.00Graduate (part-time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00 14.00Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 75.00

COMPREHENSIVE FEE

Undergraduate, Full-time (12+ credits) $1,330.00 $1,330.00

comprised of: College Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 25.00Infirmary Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259.00 259.00Athletic Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447.00 447.00Transportation Fee . . . . . . . . . . 226.00 226.00Technology Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373.00 373.00

Undergraduate, Part-time (1-11 credits)

comprised of: College Fee (per credit) . . . . . . $ .85 $ .85Infirmary Fee (per credit) . . . . . 12.95 12.95Athletic Fee (per credit) . . . . . . . 22.35 22.35Transportation Fee (per credit) . . 11.30 11.30Technology Fee (per credit) . . . . 18.65 18.65

Full-time Graduate Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . $883.00 $883.00

comprised of: College Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 25.00Infirmary Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259.00 259.00Transportation Fee . . . . . . . . . . 226.00 226.00Technology Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373.00 373.00

Part-time Graduate Studentcomprised of: College Fee (per credit) . . . . . . . $ .85 $ .85

Infirmary Fee (per credit) . . . . . 12.95 12.95Transportation Fee (per credit) . . 11.30 11.30Technology Fee (per credit) . . . . 18.65 18.65

OTHER FEESUndergraduate Advance Tuition Deposit(applies toward first term charges) . . . . . . $100.00

Advance Housing Deposit(applies toward first term charges) . . . . . . . 200.00

Late Registration Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 per termLate Payment Fee (each occurrence) . . . . . . . . . 50.00 up to 200.00Late Add-Drop Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 per termReturned Check Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 per checkLost ID Card Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 per cardTranscript Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 eachRequired Student Health Insurance* . . . . . . 1,031.00 per yearInternational Student Insurance (mandatory) . . .995.00 per year

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING**

Residence Halls

Single Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,050.00 per yearDouble Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,112.00 per yearSpecialty Room (Tabler & Roth) . . . . . . . . . . 6,248.00 per yearSpecialty Suite (Roth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,248.00 per yearMeal Plan (if applicable)*** . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,478.00 per year

Summer Session Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236.00 per weekSummer Session Meal Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 per week

West ApartmentsWest Apartment Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,552.00 fall/springWest Apartment Double . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,492.00 fall/springSummer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217.00 per week

Chapin ApartmentsOne-Bedroom Apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,070.00 per monthThree-Bedroom Apartment (double room) . . . . 376.00 per monthFour-Bedroom Apartment (single room) . . . . . 578.00 per month

Schomburg ApartmentsFour-Bedroom Apartment (single room) . . . . $683.00 per monthOne-Bedroom Apartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,284.00 per month

Note: Other fees may be required by programs.

Residents who reside in campus housing during non-traditionaloccupancy periods, or prior to or beyond the start and end dates ofthe traditional academic semesters, will be charged additional fees ona daily basis for each day of occupancy.

* Students may waive fee by providing evidence of healthinsurance coverage each semester. Additional fees are requiredby the Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine.

** Average on campus housing rates. For complete description of types of on campus housing visit:http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/resPlease contact Campus Residences at (631) 632-6750.

*** There are several meal plan options available. For completeinformation regarding meal plans, visit: www.campusdining.org Please contact the Meal Plan Office at (631) 632-6517.

Correct as of print date. All fees and charges are subject to change without notice. For update information please visit: http://ws.cc.stonybrook.edu/bursar

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STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING

Kathleen Bratby, EdD, RN

Clinical Associate Professor

Assistant Dean for Students