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Program Description
The interdisciplinary program merges the longstanding excellence in nursing education at NYU with an in-depth perspective on public health approaches. The program aligns with our mission of continuous progress in scholarly excellence and in innovations that advance humane and quality healthcare for all people.
Students will study a variety of topics and will also work closely with an adviser to select the right mix of electives to complement individual interests and career paths. Global Public Health/Nursing graduates will be well-prepared for exciting careers in a variety of settings, including community and governmental organizations, clinical healthcare settings, and educational/research institutions. Students who complete the Global Public Health/Nursing degree will complete all the same nursing major courses and clinical hours as in the existing state-approved nursing major at NYU.
Admissions
New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.
Program Requirements
Traditional 4-Year Program
The program requires the completion of 130 credits, comprised of the following:
15-Month Program + GPH
The program requires the completion of 78 credits, comprised of the following:
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Integrate theories and concepts from the arts and sciences for improved nursing practice.
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care, using leadership principles, quality improvement, and patient safety to improve patient outcomes.
- Integrate critically appraised evidence to implement patient‐centered care.
- Demonstrate professional comportment and values reflecting nursing social policy statement, standards of care, and code of ethics.
- Collaborate effectively with patient and interprofessional team for quality patient outcomes.
- Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies across diverse settings and vulnerable populations to address health disparities and population health.
- Demonstrate leadership in professional nursing practice based on integration of policies affecting health care systems, as well as finance and regulatory environments.
- Implement realistic patient‐centered plans of care reflecting the variations and complexity of patients across the life span in all environments.
- Manage data and influence information technology to support the delivery of high-quality and safe patient care.
- Advocate for high-quality, safe, and culturally competent patient‐centered care.
Policies
NYU Policies
University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
College of Nursing Policies
A full list of related academic policies can be found on the College of Nursing academic policies page.