Special Opportunities UC nursing students are encouraged to become active in the Student Nurses Association, which offers a variety of services to the College and community while, at the same time, helps to prepare the student for professional life. One highlight of SNA activities is coordination and implementation of the annual College-wide Health Fair. By participating in this program, nursing students gain additional clinical experience. The nursing program utilizes two designated laboratory spaces which are centrally located and equipped with a full range of medical equipment and supplies, as well as audio-visual and computer resources. The Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library provides nursing students with readily available and accessible resources through on-site holdings.
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.