Salve Regina University

Department of Nursing

For more than 60 years, the Department of Nursing at Salve Regina has been preparing ethically grounded, clinically competent professional nurses who are committed to human service and social justice.

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 that prepares students to become registered nurses, and the degree completion track for students who are already registered nurses.

Through a mixture of classroom and experiential learning, our innovative program - the first nationally accredited program in Rhode Island - 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 meet the complex health care needs of the individuals, families and communities they serve.