If you're looking to advance your nursing career in an environment that allows for in-person, hybrid, and online learning approaches, a CCNE-accredited graduate nursing program at RIC may be ideal for you. As you learn more about our MSN, DNP, and Certificate of Graduate Study programs, please join us at our next information session and reach out to us with questions.
Our MSN degree, allowing students to take up to 100% of courses online, prepares working nurses to take their next career step. Get started today on the path that works best for you!
Clinical Nurse Specialists diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients and specialty populations across the continuum of care. They improve health outcomes by providing direct patient care, leading evidence-based practice, optimizing organizational systems, and advancing nursing practice.
Nurse Practitioners diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients who are experiencing sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening illnesses, injuries, or conditions that require immediate medical attention. They improve outcomes by providing direct patient care, leading evidence-based practice, and advancing nursing practice.
A Population/Public Health Nurse promotes and protects the health of populations by using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences. These nurses work with individuals, families, and communities to improve health outcomes through disease prevention, health promotion, advocacy, and collaboration.
Our DNP degree prepares you for the highest level of practice – ready to serve in advanced clinical and leadership positions. Get started today on the option that works best for you!
This leadership program is designed for students who hold a BSN and MSN or a master's degree in a related field (ex., MPH, MHA, etc.). Learn more about admissions requirements, the courses you’ll take, the concepts you’ll gain mastery of, and expected career outcomes. Get all the detailed information you’re looking for.
Designed for nurses who hold a BSN and have at least one year of acute care experience, our program allows students to complete the majority of coursework online, studying full-time or part-time. Get all the detailed information you're looking for.
This program is designed for nurses who hold a BSN and have at least one year of acute care experience. Learn about admissions requirements, the courses you’ll take, the concepts you’ll gain mastery of, and expected career outcomes. Get all the detailed information you’re looking for.
This program is designed for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. Learn about admissions requirements, the courses you’ll take, the concepts you’ll gain mastery of, and expected career outcomes.
This program is designed for individuals who hold a BSN degree. Learn about admissions requirements, the courses you’ll take, the concepts you’ll gain mastery of, and expected career outcomes. Get all the detailed information you’re looking for.
We are also proud to offer a Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Certificate of Graduate Study and a Nursing Care Management Certificate of Graduate Study.
Nearly all of our graduate nursing programs allow students to participate in up to 100% of courses online via the RIC Hyflex model. The Hyflex model is designed to provide the highest quality education coupled with the flexibility and accessibility needed by adult learners. Synchronous sessions are offered in both in-person and remote formats, allowing students the flexibility to participate in each class in the way that best meets their needs.
The BSN, MSN and DNP programs at Rhode Island College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
We have 30+ full-time faculty teaching in the Zvart Onanian School of Nursing, each with a master's degree in a nursing specialty. 20+ Zvart Onanian School of Nursing faculty are doctorally prepared, and many hold national certifications.
"We have degree and certificate options that can absolutely move your career forward, and many choices for how you want to learn. Nursing has long been an important component of RIC. Decide to become a part of our legacy and begin by reaching out to us."
Rhode Island Nursing Education Center (RINEC) is a Providence-based facility for baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral level nursing instruction for RIC's Zvart Onanian School of Nursing and URI's College of Nursing.