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Nursing programs at Utica College

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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

Nursing Department

Why Utica College

Utica College'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 UC'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.

Resources for Current Students

Contact Information

Office of Admissions

(315) 792-3006
admiss@utica.edu

James Monahan

Traditional Nursing Program Director
(315) 792-3530
jhmonaha@utica.edu

General Information

Track

  • Major

Degree

  • B.S.

Location

  • Utica Campus
Utica Excellence, Utica Value

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."

Maya Angelou Poet, Author, and Civil Rights Activitist

Career Opportunities

Utica College's major in nursing prepares you to take advantage of a growing demand for qualified care providers in:
    • Critical Care
    • Childbearing & Family Nursing
    • Geriatrics
    • Community Health
    • Medical Administration
    • And more!
CCNE Nursing Accreditation

CCNE Accredited

The bachelor's degree in nursing at Utica College is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.
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State-of-the-Art

Nursing students have access to UC's State-of-the-art nursing lab with a fully-equipped reproduction of a modern hospital ward.

What You'll Learn

The nursing program features three study options:

  • Traditional Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Campus-Based Nursing Program
    This option is a traditional four-year undergraduate program.
  • B.S. Nursing (hybrid)
    Through a combination of online curriculum and lab / practical work on our Florida campuses, the hybrid Nursing program at Utica College allows you to earn a B.S. in Nursing on your schedule, helping you develop the skills to provide quality care to your patients and achieve success in this highly rewarding profession.
  • Online RN to BSN Program
    UC also offers an online RN to BSN program for licensed nurses who have completed an associates degree program and are seeking a higher credential.
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
    Utica College offers an accelerated (16 month) bachelor of science in nursing program for people who have prior non-nursing education.The program blends online courses with hands-on lab simulations and clinical rotations, and is offered through our learning sites in Syracuse, NY,  St. Petersburg, Florida, and Miramar, Florida.
  • Graduate Nursing Programs (M.S.)
    Advance your nursing education online with a selection of comprehensive CCNE- accredited nursing programs from Utica College.
  • M.S. Family Nurse Practitioner
    Become your patients' first point of contact for all their health care needs with the CCNE- accredited online Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner program.
  • M.S. Nursing Education
    Take the lead in teaching nursing excellence to others with Utica College's CCNE- accredited online Master of Science in Nursing Education program.
  • M.S. Nursing Leadership
    With Utica College's CCNE- accredited online Master of Science in Nursing Leadership program, you'll develop the skills to manage budgets, train and coordinate caregivers, and ultimately drive safe, high-quality, and effective nursing to those in need.
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
    The online post-Master's FNP Certificate's research-backed curriculum coupled with clinical and practicum requirements fully prepares you to take your career to the next level.
  • Nursing Education Certificate
    In the online Nursing Education post-Master's Certificate program, you'll develop the knowledge and confidence to create your own classroom environments and lesson plans.
  • Nursing Leadership Certificate
    Advance your nursing expertise and develop the skills to manage budgets, train and coordinate caregivers, and ultimately, drive safe, high-quality, and effective nursing to those in need.
Full Nursing Curriculum and Learning Objectives
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Nursing Faculty & Staff

Claudette A. Abounader, M.S.
  • Assistant Professor of Nursing
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Civita M. Allard, M.S.
  • Associate Professor Nursing
Elaine Brown
Elaine F. Brown, DNS
  • Professor of Practice-Nursing
Linda M. Culyer, DNS
  • Associate Professor of Nursing
Barbara J. Erickson, MSN
  • Professor of Practice-ABSN
Elizabeth B. Gleasman, M.S.
  • Associate Professor of Nursing
Amy Haver
Amy B. Haver, M.S.
  • Assistant Prof. of Nursing
Jennifer A. Klimek-Yingling, Ph.D.
  • Associate Professor of Nursing
Cynthia E. Love Williams, DNS
  • Associate Professor of Nursing
James H. Monahan, M.S.
  • Professor of Practice-Nursing
Wendy Moore
Wendy L. Moore, DPHIL
  • Assistant Professor NUR
Danielle R. O'Connor, M.S.
  • Professor of Practice - Nursing
Andrea Palerino
Andrea M. Palerino, M.S.
  • Assistant Professor of Nursing for ABSN
Katie M. Pawloski, MSN
  • Professor of Practice-ABSN
Margaret P. Roberts, DNP
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Dr. Doreen Rogers
Doreen Rogers, DNS
  • Assistant Professor of Nursing
Victoria A. Schad, MSN
  • Professor of Practice-Nursing
Ellen M. Smith, Ph.D.
  • Associate Professor of Nursing
Jillian Smith
Jillian A. Smith, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Oligens Sulo, MSN
  • Professor of Practice-Nursing
Valerie Anguilli, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Kiera Beth Aulisi, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Kathryn A. Austin, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Amanda J. Avery, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Corrine Baker, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Tracey L. Barone, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Bari M. Berger, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Kimberly A. Bolton, DNP
  • Assistant Professor of Nursing
Zoriana Bosak, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Cassandra B. Bradford, MSN
  • Adjunct Professor of Nursing
Chaka G. Brittain, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Rafael A. Camejo, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Kathleen R. Capone, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Korinn A. Chaffee, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Sarah A. Chambers, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Wendy G. Cooley, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Elaine M. Davis, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Karen A. Degre, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jorge L. Delgado, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Kaylee A. Destito, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Mary Kay DiPaolo, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Adam L. Dodd, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jodi L. Dorrough, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Frank C. Druse, III, M.S.
  • One-Year Professor of Practice-Nursing
Joshua T. Evans, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Laurie A. Flagg, M.S.
  • Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Melissa Fleites, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Sara N. Flihan, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Marta I. Franze, MSN
  • Lab Instructor
Antoinette B. Fregoso, DNP
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Alexander J. Fukes, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Karin J. Gameng, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Kristi Gehosky, Ph.D.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Tambsen M. Gendreau, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Leslie Y. Gervase, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Elina Keiser, DNP
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jessica L. Gomez, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jessica L. Gorzelic, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Samantha L. Goutermout, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jessica N. Graham, M.S.
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Alla Granatur, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Angela A. Groves, Ph.D.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Rachel M. Gubbins, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Tina S. Gustin, DNP
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Loreen M. Hamann, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Martha J. Harrop, MSN
Elizabeth M. Hartigan, M.B.A.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Rachael M. Hogan, J.D.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Amanda K. Hysell, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Malika Iton, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Melissa M. Jalil, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Emma K. Jett, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Joyce H. Kapral, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Kathryn L. Kollowa, Ed.D.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Li Kruszka, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
William B. Larson, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Denise M. Letourneau, DNP
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Samuel Lilly, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Donna C. Maheady, Ed.D.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jeanette Majerus, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jamie L. Marcinkowski, B.S.
  • Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Crystal C. Marshall, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Chinwe A. Mba, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Elizabeth A. Michiel, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Kendel E. Miller, M.Ed.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Leah T. Miller, B.A., B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jennifer M. Mix, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
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Jonathan R. Mizgala, DNP
  • Assistant Professor of Nursing
Melissa F. Morris, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Elaine M. Nailler, DNP
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Colleen E. Nowell, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
David O'Connor, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Patricia V. Otis, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Geralynn D. Owens, M.S.
  • Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Hollice F. Paciello, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jennifer M. Pekola, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Kim Marie Peppenelli, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Deborah E. Perna, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Beverly Plante, M.S.
  • Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Flavia C. Pluviose, MSN
  • Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Angela J. Quirino, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jacqueline Raffaele, DNP
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Rani D. Raju, Ph.D.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Wendi R. Reese, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Anne Rhodes, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Sherry L. Roper, Ph.D.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Caroline A. Saccone, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Ashley A. Schack, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Rachel E. Segrue, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Christina M. Shaffer, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Barbara B. Sheppard, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Oksana Sidorevich, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Jessica M. Skutnik, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Karen B. Sochia, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Sandra J. Spagnolo, M.S.
  • Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Danielle A. Steele, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Danielle M. Topi, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Stacy L. Stoeckert, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Christine M. Tancredi, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Theresa A. Thompson, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Maggie Towles, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Chad F. Trevisani, B.S.N.
  • Tutor - Nursing Ground
Lucy M. Ugarte, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Sarah Veal, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Deanna L. Walborn, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Cheryl Waldron, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Tanika Y. Walton, M.S.
  • Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Kimberly T. Weston, M.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Amy M. Wilkinson, MSN
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Yvonne M. Winter, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Rose M. Wright, B.S.N.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
James A. Ziegler, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing
Megan E. Zogby, B.S.
  • Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing

A Degree That Works

Utica College'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. UC 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
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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.

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Dive Deeper

The Interprofessional Education (IPE) program at Utica College 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 College'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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Utica College offers an English for Healthcare program for those looking to improve English fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, communication skills, and confidence in order to take the next step in your healthcare career.

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