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

Current undergraduate enrollment does not allow for transfer students. 

Transfer Students from Other Majors within Quinnipiac

Current undergraduate enrollment does not allow for transfer students.  In the rare case that space becomes available, prospective students will be informed of the application process.

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

    • Operational Leadership

    • RN to MSN Completion program

• Doctor of Nursing Practice

  • Post-bachelor’s study

    • Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

    • Family Nurse Practitioner

    • Nurse Anesthesia

  • Post-master’s study

    • Care of Populations

    • Nursing Leadership

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing program, the master's degree 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 DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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: 10/2019   
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Certification exam pass rate: First-time takers: 80% (5 students); 2nd time takers 100%
Employment rate: 100%
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