Nursing BSN

You were born to help – we’ll help you get there.

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Join the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with our nationally recognized BSN program. 

With a rigorous academic foundation and clinical placements that provide vital experiential learning opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students for a rewarding career. 

In-Demand Careers

  • Long-Term Care/Gerontology Nurse
  • Emergency Department Nurse
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Maternity Nurse
  • Psychiatric Nurse
  • Nurse Manager
  • Community Health Nurse
  • Clinical Research Nurse

Why Nursing? | Why Our Program?

  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 190,000 job openings are projected for nurses each year between now and 2032, with a growth rate faster than the average for all occupations.
  • Our clinical placements occur in nationally recognized healthcare facilities and local community agencies.
  • Our students learn at our on-campus nursing facility and at the state-of-the-art Rhode Island Nursing Education Center at South Street Landing, a shared facility with URI.
  • Topics covered in our include: health promotion, health assessment, fundamentals of nursing practice, medical-surgical nursing, maternal/newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, psychiatric/mental health nursing, nursing leadership and community/public health nursing.

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The ΢Ȧ Advantage

΢Ȧ’s Zvart Onanian School of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in the field, where the NCLEX licensing exam pass rate for students consistently exceeds state and national averages.

#15
in New England for Nursing among public universities - 2024 U.S. World News & Report
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΢Ȧ nursing graduates consistently achieve top NCLEX Pass Rates, outperforming state and national averages.

Our Nursing Faculty

Hear From a Student

Chelsey Simoni, nursing student

Chelsey (Poisson) Simoni

“΢Ȧ’s School of Nursing has some of the most dedicated, passionate and driven faculty and staff anywhere. When I say that they changed my life, they truly did.”

Putting Classroom Learning into Practice

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Take the Next Step!

Zvart Onanian School of Nursing

From the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to the Doctor of Nursing Practice, the ΢Ȧ Zvart Onanian School of Nursing educates and prepares graduates for the challenges of today’s complex health care settings.