Interlibrary loan is available to access non-UC library resources. The director of nursing and one faculty member hold doctoral degrees. Additionally, their commitment to the community and to the profession can be seen in their services to a variety of advisory boards and community agencies, as well as their leadership activities in the New York State Nurses Association. Research activities to date include studies in family health, the adult learner, and rural health care needs. All matriculated students are assigned a nursing faculty adviser before their first semester on campus.
Continuity is maintained by keeping the same adviser throughout the student's program.
The nursing department's success in the classroom and with advising is evidenced by its very low attrition rate. This demand, coupled with diverse practice opportunities, has made UC's nursing program a very attractive choice for students. UC nursing graduates are employed throughout the United States and have been successful in a variety of settings, including acute care, community agencies, home care, and schools. A number have continued their education in graduate school. Utica College nurses possess a more developed theoretical base and advanced technical skills.