University at Buffalo Nursing

10/16/2025

Do you recognize any of these ABS students working on their clinical skills in 2014? The final deadline for our 12-month accelerated bachelor's in nursing program starting in May 2026 is November 1. Learn more about this highly competitive second-degree option for individuals who have already earned a bachelor's or master's degree in another discipline. ↙️
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10/14/2025

At the UB Nursing annual celebration during homecoming week, members of the UBSON community shared why they love the nation's most trusted profession. Why do you love nursing? Let us know in the comments ⬇️ 💙 🤍

10/14/2025

Did you know that nurse practitioners are projected to be the fastest-growing occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics? Our Doctor of Nursing Practice in adult-gerontology, psychiatric/mental health and family nurse practitioner programs starting in the Summer 2026 term are now accepting applications. Applications close April 1. Learn more about how to apply ↙️
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10/14/2025

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing is expanding its Mobile Vaccine Initiative (M-VAX) with support from the New York Health Foundation. The project brings vaccines directly to schools and community sites across Western New York, improving access to preventive care for children and families.

In partnership with the Erie County Department of Health and Buffalo Public Schools, UB Nursing faculty and students have already provided more than 1,000 vaccinations to help 559 students stay healthy and ready to learn this school year.

With new funding from the New York Health Foundation, UB School of Nursing is expanding its Mobile Vaccine Initiative to improve access to childhood immunizations across Western New York.

10/13/2025

Today, we honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. We recommend reading American Indian Health and Nursing, authored by Dr. Margaret P. Moss, former UB Nursing assistant dean for diversity and inclusion. This is the first book to focus exclusively on indigenous health and nursing. Dr. Moss served as our 2025 commencement speaker. Learn more ↙️
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10/12/2025

nursing faculty, student leaders, and staff welcomed our golden alumni (graduates from 1975 and prior) and emeritus faculty for a reunion luncheon and tour of our simulation labs on October 3. These distinguished alumni and their guests also tried out VR headsets, which our students utilize for innovative clinical skills training. Learn more about our state-of-the-art simulation labs, which have led UB to be designated as SUNY's first Nursing Simulation Center of Excellence.
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10/11/2025

Today is the final day of National Midwifery Week, and we're spotlighting two UB Nursing midwifery experts! Jennifer Guay, UB Nursing clinical associate professor, was recently selected as a fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Peter Johnson, a UB Nursing alumnus, served for more than 15 years as the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer of Jhpiego, a non-governmental organization (NGO) affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Learn the facts from Drs. Guay and Johnson about this in-demand health care specialization ↙️ American College of Nurse-Midwives
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10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, and we're spotlighting the vital work of UB Nursing leaders in the psychiatric/mental health field.

Zoe Spyralatos (left), clinical assistant professor, maintains a part-time private practice, where she assesses, diagnoses and provides pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments and education for patients with various mental health conditions. Dr. Spyralatos was recently appointed as a faculty fellow in the University Psychedelic Education Program (U-PEP). The program broadens education about the therapeutic use of psychedelic medicines by providing faculty with knowledge and resources to develop and integrate this evidence-based content into nursing curricula.

Alyssa Hamel (right), psychiatric/mental health DNP program director and clinical assistant professor, practices at BestSelf Behavioral Health, where she’s responsible for assessing, diagnosing and providing pharmacological management and education for adults with a variety of mental illnesses. Her areas of research include third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies, contemporary recovery models for eating disorder treatment, and behavioral health and primary care integration. In 2024, she was appointed Prevention & Addiction Services and Supports Subcommittee (PASSS), a subcommittee of the Erie County Department of Mental Health’s Community Service Board.

Learn more about the versatile career paths you can pursue as a psychiatric/mental health Nurse Practitioner ↙️
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10/10/2025

📢 Immunization Clinic – October 17!

Buffalo Public Schools, in partnership with the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and the University at Buffalo Nursing, is hosting free immunization clinics to help students meet the required vaccine deadline under NYS Public Health Law 2164.

📍 Location: Riverside Academy HS #208
51 Ontario St, Buffalo, NY 14207

10/09/2025

UB Nursing Dean Annette Wysocki (left) and Amanda Rebeck, director of advancement (center), met one of UB's most famous and proud alumni at the homecoming game on Saturday: CNN anchor, Wolf Blitzer, B.A. '70. GO BULLS! 💙🤍🤘🤘🤘
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10/08/2025

We’re joining the American College of Nurse-Midwives in celebrating National Midwifery Week from October 5–11. Did you know that the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently called for a global expansion of midwifery models of care to save millions of lives each year? Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs) are licensed, regulated health care providers who have been clinically proven to lower rates of cesarean births. Research demonstrates that CNMs and CMs contribute to excellent outcomes for mothers and infants, as they are experts in supporting physiologic birth while recognizing and responding to complications when they arise. Learn the facts about this in-demand health care specialization ↙️
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10/07/2025

Matthew Murphy, DNP, RN, CEN, TCRN and first-year PhD student, recently shared why he chose UB Nursing: "The faculty's experience is beyond impressive; the degree plan is dense with meaningful coursework; and you can't beat the affordability. UB is a fantastic program for anyone looking for a DNP to PhD bridge." Learn more about our post-DNP to PhD program ↙️
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