Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing

About the School

The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing offers accredited programs leading to the master of science degree, the MS as part of a dual degree and advanced certificates, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Each program provides an advanced body of nursing knowledge that builds on the knowledge and competencies acquired through a baccalaureate education in nursing. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions and make significant contributions to the quality of health care through roles such as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurse leaders, nursing administrators, advanced public health nurses, and nursing educators.

The MS degree can be earned in clinical specializations of community/public health nursing, adult health (medical-surgical nursing), primary care and psychiatric/mental health. Dual degrees are available in nursing administration (MS/MPA program with Baruch) and public health (MS /MPH in public health with the CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter. Graduates of these programs meet the educational requirement for certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The MS degree can be earned in nurse practitioner (NP) programs for gerontological/adult health nurse practitioner and psychiatric nurse practitioner. Graduates of these programs are eligible to apply for New York State Certification as NPs. They can also apply to specialty organizations for national certification after passing a national certification examination.

Each specialization provides the opportunity for interested students to complete a sub-specialization in the care of HIV/AIDS clients, integrative modalities, or nursing education.

The School of Nursing offers two post-master’s certificate programs: nursing education and psychiatric nursing (nurse practitioner).

The School of Nursing has been approved to offer four post-BSN DNP programs; in the fall of 2011 the ANP/GNP DNP opened, with the Psych-Mental Health DNP, Community/PH DNP and the FNP DNP expected to open in the near future.

All students must have an annual physical examination and submit the necessary clearance forms including malpractice and health insurance in order to progress through the clinical courses. Some clinical placements might have additional requirements.

Please note: Hunter College, Lehman, and The College of Staten Island, City University of New York, offer a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing through the Graduate Center. For information, please go to www.gc.cuny.edu/Academics-Research/Degree-Programs/Doctoral-Programs and access the link to the PhD in nursing site.

Nursing Laboratory

The Nursing Laboratory provides space for graduate and undergraduate students to learn and practice basic skills and more advanced nursing interventions in simulated outpatient and hospital settings using a mix of anatomical models, high-fidelity simulators and some paid, trained “patients.” Use of the laboratory is built into most clinical courses; individual appointments for practice or special project work can be arranged.

Programs and Courses in Nursing

Administration and Faculty

The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
425 East 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
Website: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/nursing/

Joan Hansen Grabe Dean:

Gail C. McCain
530W, Brookdale Campus
(212) 481-7596

Director of Graduate Program:

David Keepnews
506 HB West
(212) 481-5101
(212) 481-4427 fax
dkeepnew@hunter.cuny.edu

Community/Public Health Nursing,
Community/Public Health Nursing/
Urban Public Health Coordinator:

           Judith Aponte
           411 HB West
           (212) 481-7568
            jap@hunter.cuny.edu

Gerontological/Adult Nurse
Practitioner Coordinator:

Kenya Beard
416 HB West
(212) 481-5164
kbeard@hunter.cuny.edu

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/
Post Master’s Certificate Coordinator:

Kunsook Bernstein
524 HB West
(212) 481-4346
kbernst@hunter.cuny.edu

Nursing Administration/Public
Administration Coordinator:

Joan Arnold
412 HB West
(212) 481-5101
jar0004@hunter.cuny.edu

Advanced Certificate/Nursing Education Coordinator:

David Keepnews
506 HB West
(212) 481-5101
(212) 481-4427 fax
dkeepnew@hunter.cuny.edu

Adult Health/Med-Surg Cooordinator:

Christine Cutugno
424 HB West
(212) 481-3512
ccutugno@hunter.cuny.edu

Clinical Nurse Leader

Vidette Todaro-Fraceschi
513 HB West
(212) 481-4449

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Steven Baumann
514 HB West
(212) 481-4457
sbaumann@hunter.cuny.edu

Nursing Laboratory Manager:

Anne Woodstock-Wallace
BC 225 HB West
(212) 481-5162
awoodsto@hunter.cuny.edu

Faculty

Judith Aponte, Associate Professor; AA NYC Technical College; BSN, MSN, Hunter; DNSc, School of Nursing, Columbia; Community/Public Health

Joan Arnold, Professor; BSN, Columbia; MA Nursing Ed, NYU; PhD, NYU; Community/Public Health

Steven L. Baumann, Professor; BSN, Molloy; MSN, Catholic; PhD, Adelphi; Geriatric and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Kenya Beard, Assistant Professor; BSN, Excelsior College; MSN, Stony Brook University; EdD, Dowling College; Adult Nurse Practitioner

Kunsook S. Bernstein, Associate Professor; BSN, Seoul National University; MA, NYU; PhD., Adelphi; PMHNP, Adelphi University; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mark Canning, Instructor II; MSN, Univ. Med. & Den. NJ; Adult and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Christine Anne Ganzer, Assistant Professor; BS Nursing Syracuse U, MA NYU, MS Nursing SUNY Stony Brook, PhD U Arizona

Lori Smith Goshin, Assistant Professor; BA MSN U Texas Austin, PhD Columbia

Christine Cutugno, Assistant Professor; BSN, Cornell; MEd, Columbia; PhD, NYU; Adult Health

Joyce Griffin-Sobel, Professor; BSN, Lehman; MSN, Hunter; PhD, NYU; Adult Health (Oncology)

David Keepnews, Associate Professor; BSN, University of San Francisco; MS, Excelsior College; MS, University of California School of Public Health, JPhD, University of California Hastings College of the Law, PhD, Brandeis; Nursing Administration

Pamela Mahon, Associate Professor; BSN, Downstate (SUNY); MA Nursing/ PhD, NYU; Adult Health

Diana Mason, Rudin Professor of Nursing; BSN, West Virginia University; MSN, St. Louis University; PhD, NYU; Community/Public Health

Gail C. McCain, Professor and Dean; BA, Baldwin Wallace College; MA, Kent State University, MS (Nursing) SUNY Buffalo,; PhD, Case Western Reserve University; Neonatal/Child Health

Claudia Mitzeliotis, Instructor; AAS, Kingsborough CC; BS, Long Island University; MSN, Pace U; Hunter College, Post Masters Certificate PMHNP

Donna M. Nickitas, Professor; BSN, SUNY (Stony Brook); MA, NYU; RN, CNAA, BC; PhD, Adelphi; Nursing Administration

Anita Nirenberg, W.R. Hearst Professor; BSN, Skidmore College; MS, Columbia; DNSC, Columbia; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner

Kathleen A. Nokes, Professor; BSN, Hunter; MA, Teachers College, Columbia; PhD, NYU; Community Health Nursing (HIV/AIDS)

Alexandra Plavskin, Lecturer; BA, BSN University of Rochester; MSN Columbia; Adult Nurse Practitioner

Carol F. Roye, Professor; BA, NYU; MEd, Oklahoma; MS, Pace; MS, Columbia; EdD, Teachers College, Columbia; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Adolescent Health)

Joseph Saladino, Lecturer; BA, Queens College, CUNY; AAS Nursing, Pace ; MSN/N.P.P., SUNY (Stony Brook); Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Lorraine Sanders, Associate Professor; BS, Regents College; MS, SUNY (Stony Brook); Midwifery Certificate, SUNY (Downstate); Post Masters Certificate, SUNY (Stony Brook); DNS, Columbia; Certified Nurse Midwife, Family Nurse Practitioner

Leighsa Sharoff, Associate Professor; BSN, Adelphi; MSN, Hunter; EdD, Columbia; Psychiatric Mental Health

Donald Smith, Assistant Professor; BSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, NYU; Adult Health (Critical Care)

Vidette Todaro-Franceschi, Associate Professor; BS, CSI; MS, Hunter; PhD, NYU; Adult Health (End-of-Life Care)

Terri Yannaco, Assistant Professor; AAS Helene Fuld School of Registered Nurses, BS, Mercy College, EdD Columbia; Adult Health, Certified Clinical Nurse Leader