Nursing Major

The distinctive Providence College bachelor of science in nursing program provides a best-in-class nursing education. With a mission-focused approach that is aligned with our Catholic and Dominican identity, the PC nursing student is formed through a focus on caring for the whole person – ensuring that students gain competencies that address physical, mental, and spiritual health for all people entrusted to their care.

The PC nursing program is comprised of comprehensive clinical opportunities that allow students to gain skills and build competencies as they explore their interests and develop their passion for caring for others. The result of this experience will be students who can:

• administer care in any medical setting;
• analyze and communicate data required to provide safe, quality care;
• help patients and families make decisions to improve their health and quality of life;
• implement ethical interventions in all professional nursing activities;
• integrate strategies to achieve the highest level of health and well-being possible;
• collaborate with team members to promote, protect, and improve the health of patients at any point on the illness/wellness continuum;
• plan, implement, and promote quality care that is holistic and cost-effective; and
• engage in ongoing preparation through continued learning and advanced practice education that advance the goals of the profession.

The major requires 23 nursing, science, and health science courses for 89 credits. This includes seven clinical experiences and a semester-long internship in a student selected specialty area. Additional courses will satisfy the college’s core curriculum, PC’s Development of Western Civilization Program, and student-selected electives.

Example Four-Year Plan of Study

End Of Program Student Learning Outcomes

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs) describe what our graduates will do with the knowledge gained throughout the nursing curriculum. They are critical to ensuring that graduates are fully equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for professional nursing practice. These outcomes serve as a guide to preparing students for success in both the NCLEX-RN and their future nursing careers. By focusing on holistic care, evidence-based practices, collaboration, ethical decision-making, and lifelong learning, the EPSLOs help shape well-rounded nurses who are ready to meet the healthcare needs of diverse populations. These outcomes not only support immediate career readiness but also provide a foundation for continued professional growth and advanced education.

• Integrate clinically relevant, holistic care for individuals, families, communities, and populations across the continuum of care and within complex systems that reflects diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote, protect, and improve health, well-being, and quality of life. 
• Provide evidence-based nursing care through the analysis and integration of informatics, data, emerging science, and patient/client/population preferences across the lifespan and in all spheres of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary members of the health care team through effective communication, partnership, and leadership to promote safe and cost-effective high-quality care.
• Integrate conceptual and theoretical nursing expertise, employing clinical judgment to guide nursing practices that adhere to ethical and legal principles and conduct.
• Engage in ongoing personal and professional development through lifelong learning and advocacy to advance the goals of the nursing profession in a manner that is consistent with the Catholic and Dominican Tradition.