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. Choose from an on-campus or hybrid approach to learning that will set you up for success in the nursing field.
Our Accelerated BS in Nursing program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline who are interested in transitioning into a career in nursing. The program offers two unique program delivery choices to fit your learning style and scheduling needs, each concentrated solely on nursing coursework and practice and completed in 12 months.
January Start, Hybrid Option: The hybrid option, which begins in January, combines onsite learning in labs and through various clinical experiences, with a mix of online and on-campus classes taught on evenings and weekends (Thursday – Sunday). The program is ideal for adult learners with limited availability during weekdays.
August Start, On-Campus Program: The on-campus program, which begins in August, is delivered on our North Haven Campus with a more traditional academic schedule and course delivery, and clinical experiences.
You’ll receive personalized support from School of Nursing faculty and staff who are experienced practitioners dedicated to health care excellence and equity. Both programs give you the tools to become not only an integral member of a health care team, but a transformational leader in the field.
“Through various clinical experiences combined with challenging classroom lectures, I feel Quinnipiac has extensively prepared us not only for the boards but for real hospital experiences that we will come across as entry-level nurses in any specialty. I am beginning my career as an ER nurse in a level 1 trauma center in Springfield, Massachusetts.”
Upon completion of the program, the BSN graduate will demonstrate the following competencies:
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.
Many of the 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:
Bachelor’s degree (HNB-BC)
Nurse practitioner graduate degree (APHN-BC or AHN-BC)
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.