Nursing @ Norwich
With abundant opportunities for bachelor’s-prepared registered nurses, the evolving complexity of our healthcare system opens the door to a world of possibilities.
NU’s School of Nursing is dedicated to meeting the urgent demand for nurses through innovation and educational excellence.
Our mission is to prepare students to become globally minded nurse leaders and scholars by providing diverse experiential education and research opportunities.
With exceptional faculty and state-of-the-art simulation laboratories, we foster an environment of achievement and personal growth. Our partnerships with top medical centers, including Dartmouth-Hitchcock and the University of Vermont Medical Center, offer students outstanding clinical resources and experiences.
Our program challenges you to deliver high-quality patient care within complex healthcare systems. We offer a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, qualifying graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Nursing – On Campus
On Campus
Nursing - Traditional
The School of Nursing equips students with essential tools and technology for success. Our modern labs feature various simulation equipment, including high-fidelity simulators and Virtual Reality tools, immersing students in patient care. From the start, they use mobile computing tools and learn under exceptional nurse educators, gaining over 400 hours of hands-on clinical experience by graduation. With small class sizes and strong faculty support, our nursing students collaborate in a community-focused environment, preparing them to meet the challenges of the 21st-century nursing profession.
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On Campus
Accelerated BSN
If you've discovered your passion for nursing later in life and hold an associate's or bachelor's degree, Norwich University's accelerated nursing program is designed for you. In just 18 months, you can earn your nursing degree and become part of the Norwich alumni community. Our program emphasizes compassionate care, respect, integrity, and social justice, equipping you to address emerging trends in healthcare. Our experienced faculty focuses on hands-on clinical care and simulated experiences, ensuring you develop the essential skills for nursing.
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Online
RN to BSN Online
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, skilled nurses are in high demand. Norwich University’s online RN to BS in Nursing program caters to your educational needs, enhancing your nursing knowledge, leadership skills, and expertise in evidence-based practices. Enjoy a flexible, 100% online learning environment that fits your busy life, with multiple start dates throughout the year. After completing your BS in Nursing, you can also fast-track into the Master of Science in Nursing program.
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MSN Online
The nursing field is on an extraordinary path of growth and evolution. If you're eager to elevate your skills, specialize in a specific area, or propel your career forward, Norwich University offers an online Master of Science in Nursing and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing. These programs prepare you for the challenges and opportunities in 21st-century nursing. With flexible online coursework that fits your busy schedule, you can achieve your professional goals while managing other responsibilities.
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Nursing Certificates
Successfully navigating modern health care requires a strong grasp of research and a commitment to excellence. Norwich University excels in fostering nursing leadership through its online post-master’s certificate programs, designed to enhance expertise in specialized areas. Norwich’s programs provide advanced practice registered nurses with a structured path to refine their skills and deliver exceptional, patient-centered care, positively impacting the lives of those they serve. Through this educational experience, nurses gain the knowledge necessary to excel in their fields and improve patient outcomes.
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Empowering you to excel in your nursing journey.
The School of Nursing offers a supportive environment with exceptional faculty and advanced simulation labs. With clinical affiliations at renowned medical centers such as Dartmouth-Hitchcock and the University of Vermont Medical Center, students gain access to valuable resources and hands-on learning experiences. They utilize technological tools like electronic health records and personal digital assistants to enhance their education and excel in their nursing careers.
Norwich Nursing: Student-Centered, Academically Excellent
During my clinical experience, I was able to immediately apply what I learned in the classroom while talking with patients about their mental health issues.
Karl Weber
'24 Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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The courses at Norwich are taught by doctorate level faculty and their experience and credentials were admirable.
Catherine Carroca
'17 Master of Science in Nursing
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I felt comfort in knowing that most of the online program's leadership and administration are the same professionals working at the traditional Norwich campus.
Kyle Hippley
'22 Master of Science in Nursing
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The Norwich Honor Code has always strongly influenced me, particularly the concept of integrity and doing the right thing even when no one is looking. That strongly carries into my work and how I interact with my patients.
Heather Cohen
'22 Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
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The faculty provided a learning experience that was student-centered and rich with support. I believe that I am well prepared to take on the new challenges ahead in my career as a nurse educator because of the education that I gained at Norwich University
Benitha Garrett
'15 Master of Science in Nursing: Healthcare Systems Leadership
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Karl Weber
Catherine Carroca
Kyle Hippley
Heather Cohen
Benitha Garrett
Featured Nursing Faculty
Dr. Eddie Manley, DNP, MA, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Position(s):
- PMHNP Nursing Specialty Track Coordinator
Latest Nursing News
Norwich University: Optimizing Virtual Reality Across the Nursing Curriculum
Educators at Norwich University chose virtual reality simulation to support their learners, and since implementation, NU has scaled the use of virtual reality, now delivering over 200 more sessions per month than previously for their students.
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Chief Petty Officer, volleyball champion, EMT trainee: One teen’s remarkable résumé
Incoming student Emily Bolanos will enter Norwich University this fall, where she will join the Navy ROTC Nursing program, working to become a member of the Naval Nurse Corps.
Student Reflections from the Norwich University School of Nursing
Madison Pembroke, NU '26 and Student Nurses Association President, reflects on the Norwich University School of Nursing experiential learning Spring Break trip to Costa Rica.