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.

Integrated within the college’s exceptional liberal arts curriculum, the PC nursing program provides students options to explore novel areas of study, such as medical humanities or a minor in Spanish for the Health Professions – complemented by immersive community and global health experiences gained locally and abroad.

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

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