Nursing
Academic Department
Salve Regina University's Department of Nursing develops professionals who are liberally educated, ethically grounded, clinically competent providers of health care, committed to human service and social justice regardless of the population served. Our graduates are prepared to practice competently in a variety of settings across the lifespan and along the continuum of health.
Committed to patient-centered care, Salve Regina graduates recognize and include the patient or their designee as a full partner on the health care team. Our students become lifelong learners, continuing to develop as health care providers and members of the global health partnership crafting the role of the nurse of the future.
Our nursing programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice
At Salve Regina University, our fully online Doctor of Nursing Practice program provides education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and systems thinking, preparing graduates for leadership roles as advanced practice nurses, managers of quality initiatives, executives in health care organizations, directors of clinical programs and faculty responsible for clinical program delivery and teaching.
Family Nurse Practitioner (Master's Degree, Post-Master's Certificate)
Salve Regina University's accessible and intensive family nurse practitioner programs include a master's degree for nurses who hold a B.S. in nursing along with a post-master's certificate. Designed for nurses who are seeking to provide advanced care in a variety of settings, including independent practice, these online programs build on your previous training to provide preparation for national certification as a family nurse practitioner.
Nursing (Bachelor's Degree)
Salve Regina University's bachelor's degree in nursing develops professional nurses who are liberally educated, ethically grounded and clinically competent health care providers. We offer two plans of study: a pre-licensure track for high school graduates and a degree completion track for students who are already registered nurses. This program is not open to second degree students.
Nursing (RN to B.S.)
At Salve Regina University, our fully online Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is designed for licensed registered nurses who graduated from an accredited program awarding an associate degree or diploma in nursing. Through innovative learning opportunities, our students gain the competitive edge needed to land top jobs in their field.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Master's Degree, Post-Master's Certificate)
Salve Regina University's accessible and intensive psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner programs include a master's degree for nurses who hold a B.S. in nursing along with a post-master's certificate. Designed for nurses who are seeking to provide advanced care in a variety of settings, including independent practice, these online programs build on your previous training to provide preparation for national certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.