Our graduates are confident—and with a multifaceted curriculum and dedicated faculty, they should be. We prepare students through state-of-the-art technology, simulated training, hands-on clinical experience, and high-quality classroom instruction. And our programs show their success with NCLEX pass rates consistently above state and national averages.
As a student of the Zvart Onanian School of nursing you'll belong to a collaborative teaching and learning environment where you'll be empowered to lead and enrich the health and well-being of others.
"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 Rhode Island College nursing graduates consistently excel and rise to the top."
-Dean Justin DiLibero, DNP, APRN-CNS, CCRN-K, ACCNS-AG, FCNS
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Justin DiLibero, Dean of the Zvart Onanian School of Nursing, talks with NBC 10 about why RIC is a national leader in nursing education, the numerous and flexible nursing programs offered, the positive local impact felt in our state's healthcare system, and why now is the time to pursue nursing at RIC.
Our baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Our BSN to DNP, with Nurse Anesthesia Specialization, is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs.
An undergraduate nursing program, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing makes you eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a registered nurse in any state.
Our fully online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program for busy, working Registered Nurses (RNs).
Our Masters-to-DNP program, designed for individuals who hold a BSN and MSN or a master's degree in a related field (ex., MPH, MHA, etc.)
Our Master of Science in Nursing degree, for those with a BSN and an active registered nurse license who are seeking advanced studies in high-demand specialties or who are preparing to take the next step in their careers.
Our graduate degree and certificate programs pave the way to valuable specialties. With so many pathways available, be sure to take a closer look.
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.
The Rhode 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.
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!
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 RIC and the Zvart Onanian School of Nursing.
"RIC’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. Dr. Blanchette and Dr. Joanne Costello have had a profoundly positive impact on my college course of action and the impact I’ve been able to have locally, nationally and worldwide."
Driven by her calling to be a nurse, Jenny Galvez has overcome the odds.
From the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to the Doctor of Nursing Practice, the Rhode Island College Zvart Onanian School of Nursing educates and prepares graduates for the challenges of today’s complex health care settings.