Realize Your Purpose
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s College of Nursing is dedicated to providing a Vincentian-based nursing education that equips individuals to deliver compassionate, socially-just care through cutting-edge instruction, research, practice, and community service.
We believe practice makes perfect, which is why 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s College of Nursing has practice-oriented simulations and labs to provide our students with a well-rounded, balanced education that prepares them for a career in the field.  The skill labs provide students opportunities to learn and practice their nursing skills, ranging from personal care for patients to medication administration, through clinical simulation.
Our comprehensive programs focus on preparing nurses who internalize and integrate the professional nursing paradigm of critical analysis and problem solving into their career, with an emphasis on healthcare leadership and management, communication and research utilization, community-based care and the values of respect for human dignity and ethical decision-making related to the scope of professional nursing practice.
Undergraduate Programs
Explore our wide range of bachelors degree programs within the College of Nursing, including accelerated options.
Graduate Programs
Our broad range of graduate programs in nursing includes advanced certificates and master's degrees.
Programs in This College
Voices of Nursing
What makes the College of Nursing at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ the right choice for future health care providers?
Values-Based Practice
Implement nursing practice with respect, understanding, and sensitivity to gender, ethnicity, age and culture. Clients are viewed as individuals, and treated with care and integrity with an approach that promotes social justice.
Health Care Continuum
Nursing education promotes the continuum of health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, acute care, chronic disease management, and end-of-life care. The perspective of care extends from the individual to the family to the community and beyond.
Evidence-Based Care
Students learn to employ scientific strategies and research to provide evidence-based care. They will integrate the core competencies of critical thinking and scientific inquiry with ethical principles and professional judgment.
Leadership & Collaboration
Students will assume leadership roles in meeting goals in nursing and healthcare. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare providers and clients in the planning and delivery of accountable, competent nursing practice.
Accreditations
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Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN nursing licensure exam and lead, manage, and deliver outstanding professional, comprehensive nursing care in any healthcare setting. The programs use active learning strategies and strive to be flexible and accessible for the adult learners.
Dunleavy Hall & The Simulation Lab
Take a virtual tour of the College of Nursing facilities, including the Simulation Lab. Our students get hands-on experience!
Meet Our Faculty
The esteemed faculty in the College of Nursing includes professors and fellows who bring years of real-world nursing experience to each student interaction.
Nursing FacultyCollege of Nursing Donations
Philanthropic commitments of all sizes and designations are what allow us to offer a rewarding and enriching college experience.
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Helping to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and real-world situations and experiences.
Explore the Full NU Experience
Discover what life as a Purple Eagle will look like! At 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ you'll be part of a close-knit community of your peers, making it easy to form lasting connections, lifelong memories, and like-minded pursuit of passion!
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Discover Your Future
With over 80 programs, which one is right for you?
Living at NU
Be fully immersed in the benefits of on-campus life.
NU Commuter Life
Commuters have access to a ton of on-campus perks!
Upcoming College of Nursing Events
Friday Open House and Revisit Day
March 21, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meet with administrators, world-class faculty, and NU staff that will provide mentorship to help you find your passion.
Spring Graduate Open House
March 27, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Flexible scheduling, 100% online options, affordable tuition, and 30+ programs led by renowned faculty, all at our Graduate Open House.
Spring Open House
April 26, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Discovery awaits around every corner at our Spring Open House.
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Receives $80,000 Grant to Create Disability Awareness Training for Healthcare Professionals
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is honored to announce that it has been selected as a 2024-2025 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. The university received an $80,000 grant from the Cabrini Foundation to create specialized training for healthcare professionals and to continue its training in partnership with the New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives. The newest funding will expand the training of probation officers to additional areas throughout New York state and support the creation of Healthcare Professionals Disability Awareness Training
Tuition & Affordability
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ provides students with a world-class, prestigious educational experience that delivers a very strong return on investment. Discover the many ways in which NU is committed to providing financial assistance and aid to make your college education an affordable option and investment in your future.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships and grants are a fantastic way to offset the cost of education. Don’t miss out of these opportunities!
Graduate Scholarships
Graduate students have a number of opportunities available to help pay for your advanced degree.
Tuition Rates
Understanding the exact costs of your education is critical to your college decision. Check out this year’s tuition rates!
Financial Aid
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is committed to making sure each accepted student can afford to attend.
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