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With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
All nursing students complete a comprehensive preceptorship in the last term of the seniors year.
Nursing students spend 180 hours working directly with registered nurses in a clinical area. This intense experience provides Elmira College students with the experience and confidence necessary to transition to their role as a registered nurse.
Many students also chose to participate in internships with hospitals in the summer of their junior year.
As a student at Elmira College, you are eligible for tuition sponsorship through the Guthrie Nursing Scholars program. Eligible EC nursing students may receive up to $65,000 in sponsorship toward the cost of their education. After graduation, selected and approved Scholars will transition into a full-time nursing role within The Guthrie Clinic system, with an employment commitment of 2 to 3 years.
The international honor society of nursing. Sigma Theta Tau recognizes excellence in scholarship, research, and practice. Membership is by invitation only to undergraduate and graduate students, and is based on outstanding scholarship, high professional standards, and development of leadership qualities. The name of the organization is derived from the initial letters of the Greek words meaning love, courage, and honor.
The mission of the Nursing Club is to provide an environment for nursing students to get connected with one another and have support as a nursing student. The club also aims to work with its members to be active and bring awareness about health related issues to the college community and the surrounding area.