Utica College

Programme overview

An innovative, CCNE‑accredited baccalaureate preparing students for acute care nursing. Instruction mixes didactic coursework, intensive simulation lab exercises and guided clinical placements to build diagnostic and patient‑care competence and confidence for entry into registered nursing roles.

What you'll study

Students begin with foundational sciences and general education and progress to clinical and technical nursing training. Key taught areas and experiences include:

• Foundational sciences: microbiology, anatomy and physiology
• Diagnostic and patient care skills developed through intensive lab‑based instruction
• Extensive simulated practice: about 300 hours in SIM labs working with industry‑standard technologies (smart feeding pumps, IVs, lifting equipment, bedside monitoring, respiration technology)
• Clinical placements of up to 500 hours, including an 84‑hour guided transitional capstone clinical experience
• Clinical settings include Utica’s Wynn Hospital and other regional facilities, with opportunities to work as paid part‑time nursing assistants while enrolled

Entry requirements

The programme is offered as an on‑campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The published materials describe the curriculum structure and experiential expectations but do not list specific admission criteria on the provided page; prospective applicants should consult Utica University's admissions office for formal requirements and prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly enter acute care, community agencies, home care and school nursing. More than 90% of graduates secure career‑track positions soon after finishing the programme, and many are actively recruited by local and regional healthcare employers. The programme reports strong NCLEX outcomes (92.1% pass rate in 2024; 96% in 2025) and cites a median registered nurse salary of $93k with projected job growth of 5% through 2034. Employer destinations noted include Providence Everett Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mohawk Valley Health System, Wynn Hospital (Utica) and SUNY Upstate Medical Center, among others.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Utica notes opportunities for paid part‑time employment as nursing assistants during study, which can offset costs and provide additional clinical exposure. For formal scholarship, grant or loan information, applicants should review Utica University's financial aid resources and programme‑specific funding pages.