BS in Nursing

BSN

Nursing

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From helping bring new babies into the world to reviving patients in the ER, nurses work in every corner of the health care profession, caring for people across their lifespan.

A nursing student examines a patient mannequin in the School of Nursing simulation suite

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Program Overview

A nursing student examines a patient's ears with a professor standing by his side — Andy Thorne ’20 works with professor Laima Karosas on Friday, July 31, 2020 in the simulation suite at the School of Nursing on the North Haven Campus.

Fulfill one of society’s greatest needs

Nurses assess health problems, develop plans for patient care and educate patients on disease prevention. With an expected shortfall of 1 million nurses by 2020 and nurses absorbing more responsibilities, career opportunities have never been greater. Nurses are in demand not only in acute care and primary care settings, but also in new and growing fields, such as nursing informatics, which involves using patient data to improve the quality of care.

You’ll experience diverse health care settings working with over 300 clinical affiliates in hospitals, clinics, schools, private practices and home health agencies. Through our study abroad trips designed for graduate and undergraduate students, you’ll work with other health disciplines to increase your awareness of global health issues.

Our program prepares you to be an integral member of the interprofessional health care team and a transformational leader in the field. You’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and attitude to start your career, or to advance your education with a master’s or doctor of nursing practice degree.

By the Numbers

100% Success Rate

Percentage of our 2023 nursing graduates who are either employed or enrolled in a graduate program six months after graduation.

93% Pass Rate

Percentage of 2023 BSN graduates who passed the RN National Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN®) on their first attempt.

Our Reputation

Best Nursing BSN Programs

U. S. News & World Report

Top Ranked Veteran Program

College Factual

Leader in career success

Our undergraduate nursing program is ranked #9 out of 518 schools nationwide by College Factual. This puts our program in the top 5% of all nursing programs in the United States. Based upon PayScale survey data, a student who graduates from Quinnipiac with a bachelor’s degree in nursing will make an average early-career wage of $67,000 and an average mid-career wage of $76,000. This is above a national average of $53,000 (early career) and $70,000 (mid-career) for all nursing graduates.

Top learning environment

The research team at Nursing Schools Almanac ranked Quinnipiac #8 out of 60 nursing schools in New England. They evaluated nursing schools in the region on 3 dimensions: the institution’s academic prestige and perceived value; the breadth and depth of nursing programs offered; and student success, particularly on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) . This is compared to schools in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Explore Our Facilities

School of Nursing facilities drone tour video — Check out the School of Nursing through a first-person view drone tour.

Junior nursing students participate in a health assessment lab on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus.

Nursing students engage in a learning activity using wearables that simulate disabilities and limitations of patients to better understand what their patients might be experiencing.

Students in Quinnipiac University’s accelerated nursing program conduct a patient assessment on high-fidelity mannequins that are equipped with echo masks to represent different races, ethnicities and age populations. — Students in Quinnipiac University’s accelerated nursing program conduct a patient assessment on high-fidelity manikins that are equipped with echo masks to represent different races, ethnicities and age populations.

Nursing student Shaiona Williams participates in a simulation with an infant high-fidelity mannequin. — Nursing student Shaiona Williams participates in a simulation with an infant high-fidelity manikin.

A doctor of nursing practice student performs an exam on an actor portraying a patient in the Standardized Patient Assessment Center on the North Haven Campus.

A physician assistant student and nursing student collaborate with a PA faculty member to administer treatment and perform CPR on a mannequin in the simulation suite on the North Haven Campus. — A physician assistant student and nursing student collaborate with a PA faculty member to administer treatment and perform CPR on a manikin in the simulation suite on the North Haven Campus.

Collaborating to deliver a baby in the simulation lab are a DNP student, a physician assistant student and nursing student, along with a physician assistant faculty member.

Nursing student Yessica Perez performs a health assessment on a pediatric high-fidelity mannequin. — Nursing student Yessica Perez performs a health assessment on a pediatric high-fidelity manikin.

Experience What Being a Nursing Student is Like

A selfie of a female track athlete in a mirror, plays video — Want to experience a day in the life of a Quinnipiac D1 student athlete in the School of Nursing? Join Alyssa Romagnoli '24 for a quick preview of the BA in Nursing program.

Are you headed off to college and wondering what you'll do with your days? Follow Matthew Michaud '24, a nursing major, as he takes you through his day and shares how he found his place at college, in this #QuinnipiacDayInTheLife.

Joe Mirsky — Are you interested in pursuing a nursing degree, and wondering what your first year will look like at school? Follow Joseph Mirsky '24, a nursing major, as he shows you what his day is like in this #QuinnipiacDayInTheLife #BobcatNation

Student Spotlight

Nursing alumna Meghan Coakley stands in scrubs outside Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston

Prepared to snap into action

Meghan Coakley ’20

Meghan Coakley ’20 saw many trauma cases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston during the summer of 2019. What stood out the most for her wasn’t the trauma wounds, but the way her team sprung into action whenever a life hung in the balance.

“Collaborating with those doctors, PAs and nurses to save lives was powerful for me,” Coakley said.

She worked three 12-hour shifts a week as an emergency services assistant at Brigham and Women’s. Each day, she prepared trauma patients for examination, treatment and transport alongside a multidisciplinary team of caregivers.

While her days and nights were exhausting, they were anything but dull.

“You get such variety in the emergency department,” Coakley said. “Every day brought something new, and I got to work with a lot of great nurses.”

A Massachusetts native, Coakley credits Quinnipiac with helping her get professional experience in one of the city’s most prestigious hospitals.

Something that set Coakley apart in the eyes of her recruiter was Quinnipiac’s endorsement by the Holistic Nurses Association.

“It means that we look at the patient as a whole individual, not just a diagnosis,” she said. “It definitely put me ahead.”

Proving her value, work ethic and composure in one of Boston’s busiest emergency departments gave Coakley new levels of confidence to finish her senior year — and take the NCLEX exam.

“I like to think I was born to be a nurse,” she said. “I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

Three nursing students laugh together in their dorm

Living-Learning Community

The Nursing Living-Learning Community provides first-year students with a daily support system, as well as the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with other nursing students and faculty.

Living in this unique community enables you to participate in regularly planned activities connected to health care, meet with faculty informally to hear stories about their professional journey and engage in volunteer activities with nursing students.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the BSN graduate will demonstrate the following competencies:

Integrate the university's core liberal education into generalist nursing practice.
Apply principles of basic organizational and system leadership to deliver high-quality and safe patient care.
Employ evidence to deliver best practices in healthcare.
Utilize information management and patient care technologies to deliver safe and effective health care.
Recognize the impact of health care policy, finance and regulatory environments on the delivery of patient care.
Demonstrate interprofessional communication and collaboration for improving health outcomes.
Incorporate the concepts of prevention and population health in the delivery of health care.
Exhibit professional standards and values.

Accreditation

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, the Master of Science in Nursing program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Quinnipiac University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001, 202-887-6791.

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American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs within Quinnipiac University’s School of Nursing also are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. Graduates of these programs are eligible to take the appropriate national exam to become board-certified holistic nurses at the basic or advanced level of nursing (HNB-BC).