Graduate Programs in Nursing
Welcome to the College of Nursing at the University of Rhode Island! Since its establishment 25 years ago, graduates of our Masters and Doctor of Philosophy programs have become leaders in advanced clinical practice, academic, research and administrative positions. They have touched the lives of thousands of people in Rhode Island, the U.S. and around the world. You will find we offer individual attention and a welcoming environment for advanced study in nursing. We invite you to explore our website and contact us to talk about your professional ambitions.
The College of Nursing Master of Science prepares professional nurses to assume leadership roles in a variety of settings. The curriculum provides advanced preparation in primary health care nursing (family nurse practitioner, gerontological nurse practitioner), psychiatric-mental health nursing, child-adolescent psychiatric-mental health nursing, gerontological nursing, nursing education, nursing administration, and clinical nurse leader.
NEW! Our Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in nursing prepares advanced practice nurses at the highest level for clinical practice. It prepares clinicians capable of translating scientific findings, evaluating outcomes and programs, producing clinical scholarship, and transforming health care systems and policies.
Post Masters Certificate Options are offered in Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health, Education, and Gerontological Clinical Specialist.
The Doctor of Philosophy program in nursing prepare nurse scholars and researchers capable of advancing nursing knowledge through the development and testing of nursing theory and the conduct of research in clinical practice. The program cultivates a sense of inquiry and stimulates collaborative relationships with professional colleagues both in nursing and other disciplines.
The programs are designed to accommodate both full- and part-time graduate students. Students may begin their studies either in the fall or spring semester. Students in the Masters program may choose to combine concentrations. To find out more about applying to our programs, go to the Graduate School website.
To learn more about Graduate Studies in Nursing, please contact us.
Bethany Fay, Graduate Studies Secretary: bfay@uri.edu; 401-874-5334
Mary Sullivan, mcsullivan@uri.edu; 401-874-5339
Community Partnerships
Community partnerships are agencies that serve as clinical sites for student learning. The College of Nursing has excellent placements available throughout the state of Rhode Island and the bordering states. For some perspective of the diversity of our partnerships and the scope of experiences available for our students at all levels, see our information on Community Partnerships.
