Menu Content

RNFA—Admission Requirements

  • RN licensure in the state in which the clinical practicum will be undertaken
  • Bachelor of Science degree preferred
  • CNOR or CNOR eligible
    (Proof of certification must be submitted before program completion)

    OR
  • Nationally board certified or board eligible as a nurse practitioner or midwife:
    (Proof of certification must be submitted before course completion)
  • Basic Life Support certification (ACLS preferred)
  • Completed application PDF document text including:
    • Signed letter of consent from a board certified surgeon agreeing to act as the student’s preceptor
    • Three letters of recommendation

Elvira Szgetti, Dean
Elvira Szigeti,
PhD, RN, Dean,
College of Nursing
CONTACT:
Office of Student Admissions
1215 Weiskotten Hall
SUNY Upstate Medical University
admiss@upstate.edu
315 464-4570 or 800 736-2171