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Adelphi University Launches Master's Degree Program in Emergency Nursing and Disaster Management—First in New York State
Garden City, NY
September 22, 2005
Catastrophic disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina and recent terrorist attacks, have demonstrated the urgent need for healthcare professionals to be prepared, respond quickly, and function under extreme pressure. To address this need, Adelphi University School of Nursing is launching a new master's degree program in emergency nursing and disaster management in spring 2006. The University is the first in New York State to offer a master's degree program in this specialization.
Nursing students in the 39-credit program will study various types of disasters; learn how to identify healthcare consequences of natural and manmade disasters, including chemical, biological, and nuclear attacks; develop and manage a disaster plan; deliver and evaluate an emergency management training; implement a community based disaster program; deliver care and manage a staff during a disaster; and provide physiological and psychological nursing care to victims. In addition to the coursework, students will be expected to complete work in the field, at such places as the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management.
Students will work with outstanding faculty, including program director Dr. Kristine Qureshi, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, a nationally recognized expert in emergency nursing and disaster management. Prior to joining Adelphi's faculty in 2004, she was the program director and investigator for the Center for Public Health Preparedness at Columbia University. Dr. Qureshi is a noted researcher and author on health care system disaster preparedness and is currently conducting disaster research through the Adelphi University School of Nursing.
For more information about the master's degree program and how to apply, contact Dr. Kristine Qureshi at 516.877.4568.
About Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the Honors College, Adult Undergraduate Program (ABLE), and the Schools of Business, Education, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls 7,750 students from 44 states and 60 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
Media Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Kali Chan
Media Relations Director
p - 516.877.4040
f - 516.877.3266
e - chan@adelphi.edu
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