Welcome to Hartwick Nursing
A successful nurse is skilled at taking care of others while also prioritizing their own well-being. Learn that balance in Hartwick’s excellent nursing program.
Why Study Nursing at Hartwick?
Become part of an innovative and historic program that’s been training nurses since World War II. You’ll develop crucial and marketable skills in future-focused labs, start building your competency in clinicals your first year, and be ready to enter this critical and in-demand field.
Fast Facts
100%
Begin clinicals in their first semester
99%
Average first-try NCLEX pass rate over the past 3 years (2023, 2024, 2025)
CCNE Accredited
The Hartwick College nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Clinical Experience
In Hartwick’s Clark Nursing Simulation Lab, you’ll be called on to rush to the aid of “Mr. Shapiro,” a mannequin programmed to simulate a variety of cardiac symptoms. He and other lifelike patients are part of your Hartwick head start on the over 800 clinical hours you’ll complete in your practical education.
Your final semester will be time for your Independent Practicum, where you’ll focus on the care you’re passionate about (pediatrics, ICU, psychiatric nursing, geriatrics, etc.). You’ll practice hands-on care with a supervisor (called a nurse preceptor) and have opportunities for professional development.
With an NCLEX certification and impressive resume, you’ll arrive at your Nurses Pinning Ceremony with the experience and enthusiasm you need to launch your successful career.
Hartwick Nursing Excellence Scholarship
The Hartwick Nursing Excellence Scholarship provides $10,000 per year to support aspiring nurses on their journey to a rewarding career in healthcare. The scholarship is intended to contribute to your financial well-being, so you can focus on your nursing education and make a meaningful impact in the field.
Clinical Experiences
Senior Independent Practicum
All Hartwick College nursing students complete a Senior Independent Practicum in their final semester. Students choose from a wide range of clinical sites and areas of specialization, and complete 150 clinical hours under the guidance of a nurse preceptor. It is a great opportunity to learn in a hands-on setting, and can provide an important connection after graduation.
Rural Health Nursing Theory and Practice
During January Term, part of the junior nursing class completes a four-week Rural Health Nursing course. This course is designed to expose the student to the concepts inherent in a rural context, such as isolation, work, and distance to health agencies. Clinical experiences occur in local agencies such as schools, pre-school settings, homes for the aged as well as rural home health care visits. The course offers the opportunity to examine family theory and assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, risk reduction, illness and disease management within the unique rural environment.
Transcultural Nursing
The Brent R. Nicklas School of Nursing offers Transcultural Nursing with national and international options. Junior nursing students in both forms of Transcultural Nursing learn firsthand about the impact of culture, politics, economics, and globalization on healthcare and healing. Through their work, students are able to recognize the health-related beliefs of the culture, and how those beliefs affect the health of the people. In addition to coursework, there also is time for learning about the local culture. Enrollment in this course is limited and selection is competitive.
The Transcultural Nursing course is dependent on site availability, host college/country requirements, travel advisories, and health restrictions.
MANY CAREER PATHS
More Practice
Learn from dedicated faculty, many of whom are practicing nurses. Develop competence and confidence in our simulated nursing labs. Learn to take vitals, practice telemedicine and gain invaluable hands-on experience that will ensure you’re ready to care for patients.
More Preparation
A Hartwick nursing degree goes well beyond the “traditional” nursing path. You’ll be well prepared for whatever specialization you choose — pediatrics, maternity, ICU, family practice, surgical, geriatrics, psychiatric nursing and so many more.
More Support
Need some career advice? Work alongside your Career Coach or reach out to alumni through the Netwick. They’ll be glad to offer their practical insights and expertise for your journey.
