About

NOTE: Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences is transitioning its Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program to the DNP degree starting in fall 2024. The final cohort admitted to the master's level (MS) NP program in this speciality will occur in fall 2023. After that time, all nurse practitioner education programs will only be offered at the DNP level. We're making this change in accordance with recommendations from national nursing organizations such as the American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), which has committed to move all entry-level NP education to the DNP degree by 2025.

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Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences provides excellent preparation in nursing education, scholarship and practice, and offers graduate-level programs of study ranging from certificates to the PhD. The master's degree programs in nursing, doctor of nursing practice programs and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Decker College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Many Decker students are full-time, registered nurses and attend classes part time.

In Decker's Master of Science (MS) programs, students select one of three functional roles to pursue: clinical nurse specialist (adult-gerontology specialty only), nurse educator or nurse practitioner. Dual roles are also available for additional credit. Note: Decker College is not accepting applications for adult-gerontological clinical nurse specialist program for fall 2023.

The Advanced Standing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs prepare nurses to respond more efficiently to changes in healthcare delivery and emerging healthcare needs. The DNP focuses on providing leadership for evidence-based practice and will incorporate the advanced practice content currently included in the master's program.

Applicants to the Advanced Standing DNP program must be master's prepared nurse practitioners. Those wishing to pursue a DNP who are not master's prepared nurse practitioners should apply to Decker's Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner Certificate program and upon successful completion of that program (obtaining APRN licensure and certification) may then proceed to the Advanced Standing DNP program.

Decker's Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner Certificate programs are designed for nurses with a master's degree in nursing who seek advanced clinical preparation as a nurse practitioner.

Wondering which graduate nursing program is right for you?

We created a program selection app to help you find the right graduate nursing program. It's quick and easy -- just follow the prompts!

Our new home

Decker College is now located on Binghamton University's Health Sciences Campus in Johnson City. See a video tour of our new facility!

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts showing one of the following:
- You have earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
- You are within one academic year of earning a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
- You are eligible to apply as part of a memorandum of understanding between your current institution and Binghamton University
Have earned, at minimum, one of the following:
- A 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career
- A 3.0 GPA during the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of your undergraduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail")
- A 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail")
- In consideration of the different grading scales used around the world, each academic department evaluates international transcripts to determine on a case-by-case basis whether they demonstrate one of the above requirements.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career

Decker boasts high employment rates for our graduates, with many alumni taking positions in healthcare agencies such as Albany Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital/Ascension, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, SUNY Upstate Medical University, United Health Services (UHS) and University of Rochester Medical Center. Recent DNP graduates have continued at government and educational institutions.

Fee Information

Application Fee 70

How to Apply

Submit the online application and all required application materials.
- You will need a valid email address to create an online application.
  - For best performance, we recommend using Google Chrome to apply.
- Upload all required application materials for your program to the online application.
- Pay the $75 (USD) non-refundable graduate degree program application fee.
  - You can use a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card. Your credit card bill serves as your receipt.
  - We are happy to be able to grant application fee waivers to CSTEP, EOP, HEOP, LSAMP Program, Project 1000, SEEK Program or TRIO Program (McNair Scholars Program, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, etc.) students. Please provide a certified letter from your program official attesting to your participation. Documents can be uploaded directly on the application or by emailing [email protected].
  - We are happy to be able to grant application fee waivers to GEM Fellowship applicants. Please submit a copy of your GEM interface homepage indicating that your overall application status is complete. Documents can be uploaded directly on the application or by emailing [email protected].
  - United States Armed Forces veterans and active duty service members are also eligible for an application fee waiver. Please submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or your Status Report Pursuant to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (as downloaded from https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil). Documents can be uploaded directly on the application or by emailing them to [email protected].
  - Please note that a request for an application fee waiver may take 2 to 3 business days to process. Please wait for an email stating that your request has been approved before submitting your application. If you have any questions about this process, please contact us at [email protected].
- Submit the online application and all required application materials by your program's application deadline.
Review these reminders before you apply:
- We recommend you begin the application process at least one month before your program's application deadline.
- You may apply to more than one program at a time. If you receive an admission decision for more than one program, you can only confirm your intent to enroll for one program at a time. Any remaining applications will be automatically withdrawn once you have confirmed your intent to enroll by paying your admission deposit. Exceptions will be made for individuals applying to approved dual- and double-degree programs.
- Take care when selecting your program. The Office of Graduate Admissions cannot make any changes to your program once we receive and begin review of your application.
- If you are a former Binghamton University student (undergraduate, graduate or non-degree/non-matriculated) and have changed your name, file an official name change form with the Office of Financial Aid and Student Records before submitting an application.
- If you are an international student, review the additional admission requirements for international students before submitting an application.
- If you are interested in transferring graduate credits from another institution to Binghamton University, review the policies regarding the transfer of graduate credits before submitting an application. The application process is the same for students who are planning to transfer graduate credits as it is for those who are not.

Adult-Gerontological Nursing