School of Nursing

Mission Statement

To provide leadership in nursing and health care through innovative undergraduate and graduate education that embraces holism, interprofessionalism and inclusivity.

Vision

To prepare transformational leaders in health care.

Values

School of Nursing values include:

• diversity of ideas, persons and cultures
• supportive learning environments
• scholarly undertakings to advance education and practice
• ethical conduct in personal and professional arenas
• holistic nursing across the spectrum of health care
• interprofessional education and collaboration
• innovative learning methodologies
• systematic assessment and evaluation
• lifelong learning

Transforming health care . . .  one student at a time.

Admission Requirements: Graduate Nursing

The requirements for admission to the graduate nursing program are detailed in the graduate portion of this catalog.

Admission Requirements: Undergraduate Nursing

The requirements for admission into the undergraduate nursing program are the same as those for admission to Quinnipiac University.

Advanced Standing/Placement

The Policy for Advanced Standing/Placement, as stated in this catalog, applies to students seeking admission into the undergraduate nursing program. Advanced standing or placement is considered for entering freshmen who have completed college-level credit courses through a recognized college or university, achieved an acceptable score on an appropriate examination of:

1. the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board;
2. the International Baccalaureate; or
3. the College Level Examination Program.

Transfer Credit

Quinnipiac normally grants transfer credit for courses appropriate to the chosen curriculum, completed with a grade of C or better, at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution. Undergraduate nursing students who take courses at another university to repeat a failed course or to repeat a course withdrawal must do so at a four-year institution.

Transfer Students from Other Colleges/Universities

Transfer students should apply for admission by mid-November for the spring (January) semester or by June 1 for fall (August) entry. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be provided.  Acceptance of transfers is based on qualification and space availability.  The nursing program looks for a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for consideration. Transfer into the professional component of the nursing program can occur only in the fall term. Quinnipiac works closely with the community colleges in Connecticut and elsewhere and recommends that students follow a transfer curriculum of study if their plan is to move to a four-year university. Students may wish to arrange an admissions appointment to discuss program requirements. Admission into the nursing major is limited due to program constraints.

Transfer Students from Other Majors within Quinnipiac

Students who have earned credit at Quinnipiac and wish to apply for matriculation into the nursing program are invited to apply for transfer. Undergraduate enrollment is evaluated on a semester-by-semester basis. Limited space has become available and transfer applicants are evaluated for admission. The transfer applicant must be a student in good standing and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Acceptance of transfers is based on qualification and space availability. Transfer into the professional component of the nursing program can occur only in the fall term. Email transfernursing@qu.edu for more information.

Bachelor’s Degree

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

  • Traditional BSN Program for High School Graduates

  • Accelerated BSN Program for Second Degree Students

  • RN to BSN Completion Program (online)

Graduate Degrees

• Master of Science in Nursing

  • Post-bachelor’s study

    • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
    • Family Nurse Practitioner
    • Operational Leadership

    • RN to MSN Completion program

• Doctor of Nursing Practice

  • Post-bachelor’s study

    • Nurse Anesthesia

  • Post-master’s study

    • Doctor of Nursing Practice

    • Nurse Practitioner (only for QU MSN NP graduates)

Accreditation and Endorsement

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, Master of Science in Nursing program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Quinnipiac University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org).

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program for Nurse Anesthesia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Date of next review: Fall 2029 
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Endorsement

Both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs in Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation.