Discover the Zvart Onanian School of Nursing

Success rates, partnerships, techniques, and technology that surpass the competition.

Nursing students

Our graduates are confident. With multifaceted curriculum and extensive exposure led by passionate faculty 鈥 they should be. We educate our students using state-of-the-art technology, simulated training scenarios, comprehensive clinical experience, and the highest quality classroom engagement. The success of our students speaks volumes, with NCLEX licensing exam pass rates consistently exceeding state and national averages.

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MSN Program Deadline Now Extended

If you're interested in pursing our MSN program's Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) concentration, the application deadline is now June 15. (Our two other concentration options have rolling admissions.)

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We are committed to a learning environment that embraces civility and respect, and values the sharing of differences among all students, faculty, and staff. We create a collaborative environment for teaching and learning where a diverse community of students becomes empowered as leaders who enrich the health and well-being of others. Interested in learning more?

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Justin DiLibero

"Whether it's in the classroom, our state-of-the-art simulation center, or the practice setting, we enhance student learning through a competency-based approach and innovative teaching methods. That is why 杏吧原创 nursing graduates consistently excel and rise to the top."

-Dean Justin DiLibero, DNP, APRN-CNS, CCRN-K, ACCNS-AG, FCNS 


Our Degree Programs

We're proud to say that our baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master鈥檚 degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program are . Additionally, our BSN to DNP, with Nurse Anesthesia Specialization, program is fully accredited by the of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs. If nursing is your purpose, get started on that purpose today. Take a look:

Get to know our graduate nursing programs and you'll be able to compare advanced degree and graduate certificate options.

Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Accreditation

Zvart Onanian School of Nursing Simulation Program

Our program, accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, is fully integrated into our undergraduate and graduate programs. Realistic clinical scenarios and simulation-based interventions give students the experience and confidence to provide safe, effective care. 

Explore Our Centers and Partnerships

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The 杏吧原创 Island Nursing Education Center

The 杏吧原创 Island Nursing Education Center (RINEC) provides our graduate and undergraduate students access to 133,000 square feet of laboratory, classroom and office space in downtown Providence.

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Veterans Affairs Nursing Academic Partnership

This partnership, formalized in 2008 and aiming to address a nursing shortage, developed into a comprehensive program to transform nursing education and practice. Find out more today!

Don't Just Take Our Word for it

These points of pride, our celebrated statistics, and the words of our alumni say it all, but we hope that you'll come and experience 杏吧原创, and the Zvart Onanian School of Nursing.

#15
in New England for Nursing among public universities - 2024 U.S. World News & Report
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RIC nursing graduates consistently achieve top NCLEX Pass Rates, outperforming state and national averages.

Hear from a Graduate

Chelsey Simoni, nursing student

Chelsey (Poisson) Simoni

"RIC鈥檚 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."

Meet Our Nursing Faculty

Outcomes to Celebrate

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Zvart Onanian School of Nursing

From the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to the Doctor of Nursing Practice, the 杏吧原创 Zvart Onanian School of Nursing educates and prepares graduates for the challenges of today鈥檚 complex health care settings.