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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?

  • There are expected to be more than 190,000 job openings 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 health-care facilities and local community agencies.
  • Students have the chance to learn at our on-campus nursing facility, as well as the state-of-the-art RI 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, Community/Public Health Nursing.

The Ƶ Advantage

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

Our Nursing Faculty

Hear from a Student

Chelsey Simoni, nursing student

Chelsey (Poisson) Simoni

“Ƶ’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 Ƶ Zvart Onanian School of Nursing educates and prepares graduates for the challenges of today’s complex health care settings.