Nursing Degree Program

Program Overview

Elmira College's Nursing program prepares students to become registered nurses or pursue graduate studies. Through rigorous coursework and early clinical experiences, students develop critical-thinking and clinical-reasoning skills, equipping them with evidence-based practices and information management skills. The program emphasizes experiential learning, with internships and clinical rotations providing hands-on experience. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in various healthcare settings or for continuing their education in nursing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Nursing degree program at Elmira College prepares students to become registered nurses or pursue graduate studies in nursing. Students develop critical-thinking and clinical-reasoning skills through rigorous coursework and early clinical experiences.
• Objectives:
• Prepare students as versatile and ethical healthcare professionals.
• Equip students with evidence-based practices to improve quality of care.
• Develop students' information management and technology skills.
• Foster leadership, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Outline:

• Description:
• The Nursing program incorporates theories and concepts from humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and nursing sciences.
• Students learn to use evidence-based findings to improve patient care.
• The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, with clinical experiences beginning in the sophomore year and culminating in a career-related internship in the senior year.

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Coursework assessments
• Clinical performance evaluations
• Internship evaluations

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Simulations
• Clinical rotations
• Faculty:
• Experienced nursing professionals committed to student success
• Unique Approaches:
• Emphasis on experiential learning through early clinical experiences and internships

Careers:

• Career Paths:
• Registered Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Anesthetist
• Nurse Administrator
• Opportunities:
• Employment in various healthcare settings
• Continuation to graduate-level nursing programs
• Outcomes:
• High NCLEX pass rates
• High job placement rates