Nursing BSN

You were born to help – we’ll help you get there.

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Join the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with our nationally recognized BSN program. 

With a rigorous academic foundation and clinical placements that provide vital experiential learning opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students for a rewarding career. 

In-Demand Careers

  • Long-Term Care/Gerontology Nurse
  • Emergency Department Nurse
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Maternity Nurse
  • Psychiatric Nurse
  • Nurse Manager
  • Community Health Nurse
  • Clinical Research Nurse

Why Nursing? | Why Our Program?

  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 190,000 job openings are projected for nurses each year between now and 2032, with a growth rate faster than the average for all occupations.
  • Our clinical placements occur in nationally recognized healthcare facilities and local community agencies.
  • Our students learn at our on-campus nursing facility and at the state-of-the-art Rhode Island Nursing Education Center at South Street Landing, a shared facility with URI.
  • Topics covered in our include: health promotion, health assessment, fundamentals of nursing practice, medical-surgical nursing, maternal/newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, psychiatric/mental health nursing, nursing leadership and community/public health nursing.

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The 18JAV Advantage

18JAV’s Zvart Onanian School of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in the field, where the NCLEX licensing exam pass rate for students consistently exceeds state and national averages.

Our Nursing Faculty

Hear From a Student

Chelsey Simoni, nursing student

Chelsey (Poisson) Simoni

“18JAV’s School of Nursing has some of the most dedicated, passionate and driven faculty and staff anywhere. When I say that they changed my life, they truly did.”

Putting Classroom Learning into Practice

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Take the Next Step!

Zvart Onanian School of Nursing

From the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to the Doctor of Nursing Practice, the 18JAV Zvart Onanian School of Nursing educates and prepares graduates for the challenges of today’s complex health care settings.