Taking a holistic approach to student learning and patient care has been one of the
hallmarks of Duquesne School of Nursing since our founding in 1937. Duquesne was
among the first schools of nursing in the country to offer the Bachelor of Science
in Nursing, which remains our most popular program. In 1997, Duquesne became a pioneer
in offering a fully online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) which has enabled us to offer
several other online programs including the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post-Master’s
Certificates (PMC) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Today, we offer extraordinary clinical experiences at sites located in the heart of
Pittsburgh, which is on the cutting edge of health care opportunities and research.
Our students enjoy outstanding first-time licensure pass rates for the BSN (96.67%)
and 100% for each three of our MSN Nurse Practitioner programs.
Our nursing graduates and faculty are making a difference as practitioners and researchers,
educators and scholars, leaders and innovators. Now, it’s your turn.
Visit Campus
Schedule a visit today to explore your future at the School of Nursing and tour our
campus. Learn about the state-of-the-art technology and innovative methods we use
to augment your holistic nursing education and the scenic campus that our students
call home.
As the global population ages, dementia has emerged as a critical health challenge, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
New Gift Pushes Donor’s Support Over $7M, Funds Nursing Simulation Lab
Duquesne is pleased to announce that William “Bill” Conway—a generous philanthropist and friend of the University whose ongoing support has helped bolster the School of Nursing—has made an additional $3.8 million gift to build a state-of-the-art simulation lab on campus to honor his late wife, Joanne’s memory.
New Academic Year Marked by Strong Showing in College Rankings
Duquesne is marking the new academic year with notable recognition in recent college rankings from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), The Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report.