Salve Regina University

Department of Nursing

For more than 60 years, the Department of Nursing at Salve Regina has developed professional nurses who are liberally educated, ethically grounded and clinically competent health care providers.

Based on the belief that individuals function best when they live a balanced life, we encourage our students to augment their rigorous coursework with extracurricular activities such as athletics, clubs and organizations and student government.

We offer two plans of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing: the pre-licensure track designed for high school graduates and transfer and second-degree students, and the degree completion track for students who are already registered nurses. Since its inception, our program has maintained full approval from the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education, and is fully accredited.

Through a mixture of classroom and experiential learning, our innovative program prepares a new generation of health care providers to promote the health and well-being of our multicultural society. Our challenging curriculum emphasizes patient-centered care, introducing students to the essential knowledge, values and skills needed to think critically, communicate effectively and assess and intervene therapeutically as professional nurses.

With a foundation in the sciences and liberal arts and a dedication to lifelong learning, our graduates are well prepared to continue their development as health care providers and members of the global health partnership, crafting the role of the nurse in the future.