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Nursing

Bachelor of Science (S. B.)

Elmira College Nurse Education Program at a Glance 
Discover - Experience - Succeed

Discover...

  • a program designed to allow students to take full advantage of the many unique aspects of Elmira College life
  • nursing specialties through a large variety of clinical experiences
  • advanced placement options for individuals with prior degrees
  • options for full-time or part-time study
  • opportunities for Registered Nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree
 

Experience...

  • small classes and individual attention
  • clinical practice beginning in the sophomore year.
  • extensive clinical experiences in all the major specialties including: pediatrics, obstetrics, critical care, mental health, community health, medical/surgical and rehabilitation
  • "state of the art" clinical agencies convenient to the College
  • in-depth and concentrated clinical experiences in our unique Term III
Succeed...

  • in a program designed to provide the best of a liberal and professional education for the practice of nursing
  • under the guidance of faculty with strong clinical experience
  • by induction into the campus chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing
  • as a student are member of the National Student Nurses Association and the Nursing Students Association of New York State
  • in a leadership role as an elected officer in the Elmira College Nursing Club or the Nursing Students Association of New York State
  • in a program that is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
  • in a program that is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
The Nurse Education Program received a full 8 year accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission following the Fall 2007 evaluation visit. The next evaluation will occur in 2015. The Program also received 10 years of continuing registration through the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions. The next evaluation will occur in 2017.

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia  30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404 975-5020
www.nlnac.org



 


For more information, please contact:
Dr. Lois Schoener
(607) 735-1890
lschoener@elmira.edu