Nursing
About This Program
You want to help others in a hands-on way. You’re calm, patient, and empathetic. You’re not overwhelmed by fast-paced environments, and you want a career that’s anything but boring. Nursing may be the major for you.
Department
Why Utica University
Utica University's major in nursing offers a very rigorous program of foundational study, practical training, and clinical experience in the discipline, complemented by comprehensive learning in the liberal arts. Nursing students have access to Utica's state-of-the-art Albert and Gloria Shaheen Nursing Laboratory, which features a fully equipped hospital ward and advanced learning technologies. Students work closely with exceptionally accomplished faculty.
Contact Information
Office of Admissions
James Monahan
General Information
Nursing at Utica
As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
Career Opportunities
State-of-the-Art
Curriculum
At Utica University, the Traditional nursing program is designed to provide students with a liberal education as well as a professional foundation that integrates nursing theory with skills required for nursing practice. The program leads to a Bachelor’s of Science (BS) in nursing.
During the first two years of the traditional undergraduate nursing curriculum, students will complete all general education core and prerequisite liberal arts and sciences courses. The nursing courses will be taken in 4 semesters at the junior and senior level.
Professional nurses are liberally educated practitioners who function as primary providers of health care services to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Nurses work collaboratively with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other health professionals. Graduates of the program have opportunities in a variety of settings including acute care, community agencies, home care, and schools. All students enrolled in clinical courses must hold current certification in CPR, Basic Life Support, have health and liability insurance, and meet the health requirements of the respective agencies. Transportation is the responsibility of the student. Details about these requirements are available from the program office.
Nursing Faculty & Staff
A Degree That Works
Utica University's major in nursing prepares you to take advantage of a growing demand for qualified care providers in critical care, childbearing and family nursing, geriatrics, community health, medical administration, and more. Utica University nursing alumni have taken leadership positions at:
- Providence Everett Medical Center
- Banner Baywood Medical Center
- Mohawk Valley Health System
- Sanofi-Aventis (pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm)
- SUNY Upstate Medical Center
Hands-On Learning
The program offers a very rigorous program of foundational study, practical training, and clinical experience in the discipline, complemented by comprehensive learning in the liberal arts.
Dive Deeper
The Interprofessional Education (IPE) program at Utica University helps you develop a deeper understanding of a broad range of roles in the health professions so that you can effectively team up with practitioners in other disciplines to deliver outstanding patient care.
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Cutting-Edge Lab
Located in Utica University's F. Eugene Romano Hall, the Dr. Albert and Gloria Shaheen Nursing Laboratory is a cutting-edge educational facility that features:
- Fully equipped reproduction of a modern hospital ward with nursing station, bedside monitoring and respiration technology, and more
- Isolation room with state-of-the-art diagnostic and vital sign monitoring equipment
- Smart classroom
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