Message from the Chair of Nursing
You may be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for a variety of reasons, but the fact that you’re considering the Utica University ABSN program or the Advanced Standing BS in Nursing program shows that you’re dedicated to becoming the best nurse you can be and don’t want to waste any time to make that happen. At Utica University, we understand that. That’s why we’re dedicated to your success and to filling the growing nurse shortage with confident, capable nurse leaders.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re considering Utica University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, or the Advanced Standing BS in Nursing program to help you transition into a rewarding nursing career. We designed our ABSN program and our Advanced Standing BS in Nursing program for students like you who desire a challenging, yet supportive, environment to become a nurse on an accelerated timeline.
The Utica University ABSN program is offered in Syracuse and Albany, while our Advanced Standing BS in Nursing is offered in Albany New York, exclusively, separate from the main Utica University campus in Utica. Why do we offer separate program sites? The answer is simple: To build locations that address the dire need for nurses throughout the state and across the country.
We do that by offering more access to our accredited 16-month curriculum and focusing on the unique learning needs of nursing students who desire a fast track to transition into the profession.
We also do that by preparing you to be so much more than a nurse. Upon completion of the Utica University ABSN program or the Advanced Standing BS in Nursing program, you’ll graduate with the practical skills, medical knowledge and research theory background commensurate of leaders in the field. You’ll also leave with all the makings of a practice-ready, compassionate and confident nurse — the sort of highly skilled, sought-after professional today’s healthcare employers want to hire.
Thank you again for considering Utica University’s ABSN program or our Advanced Standing BS in Nursing program, and best of luck on your nursing school journey. We’d be honored to be a part of it.
Sincerely,
Doreen Rogers DNS, RN, CNE
Associate Professor of Nursing and Chair of the Nursing Department