Opportunities are provided to develop each student's ability to make decisions, to practice creatively and imaginatively, and to cope with change in a climate of scholarship, discovery, and professional example. The faculty strives to develop curricula to meet emerging health-care needs in an era of reform. To this end, Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Programs for Clinical Nurse Specialists have been established. Teaching methods vary with the topics covered. In addition to traditional pedagogy, computers and interactive videos are used.
Students can communicate with faculty members and clinical agencies using the computer network.
Many have achieved national and international recognition. Their scholarly work is reflected in research and numerous publications. Clinical resources for nursing students are located throughout Western New York. Individual clinical placements have been negotiated nationwide to meet particular student needs. The approximately 500 students in the School of Nursing are almost evenly divided between the undergraduate and graduate programs.