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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 (97.15%) 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.

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Undergraduate Programs

BSN, BSN Second Degree, BME/BSN Dual Degree

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Graduate Programs

Master’s Programs, Post-Master’s Certificates, Doctoral Programs

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Rankings & Accreditations

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2024 National Rankings

U.S. News & World Report School of Nursing Rankings for 2024

#3MSN Nursing Education Program

Best Online Master's in Nursing Education Program 2024

#4MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Best Online Master's in Family Nurse Practitioner Program 2024

#6MSN Nursing Administration and Leadership

Best Online Master's in Nursing Administration and Leadership Program 2024

#9Graduate Programs for Veterans

Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs for Veterans 2024

#36Online Graduate Programs

Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs 2024

#52BSN Program

Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2024

#62DNP Program

Best Doctor of Nursing Practice 2024

Nursing Events

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A Conversation with Britney Daniels, Author of 'Journal of a Black Queer Nurse'

Britney Daniels, RN, MSN, is a Black queer travel nurse and social advocate who has worked...

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Second Degree BSN Info Session

Please join us for an information session and program overview for the Second Degree BSN...

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DNP in Nurse Anesthesia Information Session

Please join us to hear more about our DNP in Nurse Anesthesia Program!

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Nursing Stories and News

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.

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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.

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Celebrate the Little Victories as You Go

From his early days as a medical scribe to his upcoming graduation from the School of Nursing’s second-degree BSN program, Joey Naugle’s journey has been a mosaic of experiences, growth and transformation.

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Christopher Baker

Christopher Baker

Clinical Assistant Professor

Grace Campbell

Grace Campbell

Assistant Professor

Alison Colbert

Alison Colbert

Professor

Laura Crimm

Laura Crimm

Clinical Assistant Professor, Director, Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner Program

Christine D'Antonio

Christine D'Antonio

Instructor and Clinical Immersion Director

Jessica Devido

Jessica Devido

Associate Professor

Deborah Dillon

Deborah Dillon

Clinical Associate Professor, Director, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Sr. Rosemary Donley

Sr. Rosemary Donley

Professor, The Jacques Laval Chair for Justice for Vulnerable Populations

Manjulata Evatt

Manjulata Evatt

Clinical Associate Professor

Jodie Flynn

Jodie Flynn

SANE Faculty

Mary Ellen Smith  Glasgow

Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow

Dean and Professor, School of Nursing

Ruth Irwin

Ruth Irwin

Clinical Associate Professor

Melissa Kalarchian

Melissa Kalarchian

Professor and Associate Dean for Research

Angela Karakachian

Angela Karakachian

Assistant Professor

Kimberly A. Kasper

Kimberly A. Kasper

Assistant Professor

Susan Kelly

Susan Kelly

Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Clinical Faculty & Affairs

Ralph Klotzbaugh

Ralph Klotzbaugh

Assistant Professor

Amber Kolesar

Amber Kolesar

Instructor and Director, Second Degree BSN Program

Frank Kosnosky, Jr.

Frank Kosnosky, Jr.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Rebecca Kronk

Rebecca Kronk

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor

Jodi Licata

Jodi Licata

Clinical Assistant Professor

Joan Such Lockhart

Joan Such Lockhart

Professor Emerita

Mary Kay Loughran

Mary Kay Loughran

Clinical Associate Professor

Denise Lucas

Denise Lucas

Clinical Associate Professor, and Chair, Advanced Practice Programs

Sr. Mary Meyers

Sr. Mary Meyers

Director of Academic Support and NCLEX RN Success

Cara Morrill-Stoklosa

Cara Morrill-Stoklosa

Clinical Assistant Professor

Michael Neft

Michael Neft

Clinical Professor/ Director of Nurse Anesthesia Studies and Scholarly Projects

Mai-Ly Nguyen Steers

Mai-Ly Nguyen Steers

Assistant Professor

Nicole Pacella

Nicole Pacella

Clinical Assistant Professor

Ergie Pepito Inocian

Ergie Pepito Inocian

Clinical Assistant Professor

Lenore K. Resick

Lenore K. Resick

Professor Emerita

Cynthia Rost

Cynthia Rost

Clinical Assistant Professor

Khlood F. Salman

Khlood F. Salman

Associate Professor

James Schreiber

James Schreiber

Professor

L. Kathleen Sekula

L. Kathleen Sekula

Professor, Noble J. Dick Endowed Chair in Academic Leadership

Elizabeth Skrovanek

Elizabeth Skrovanek

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Torrie Snyder

Torrie Snyder

Assistant Professor/Undergraduate Programs Chair

Pamela C. Spigelmyer

Pamela C. Spigelmyer

Assistant Professor

Ashley Stewart

Ashley Stewart

SANE Faculty

Karina Strange

Karina Strange

Assistant Professor

Theresa Stujenske

Theresa Stujenske

Assistant Professor

Mayra Toney

Mayra Toney

Clinical Assistant Professor

Ian Tully

Ian Tully

Assistant Professor

Melanie Turk

Melanie Turk

Associate Professor

Eric Vogelstein

Eric Vogelstein

Associate Professor, Director of Ethics for the School of Nursing

Yvonne L. Weideman

Yvonne L. Weideman

Clinical Associate Professor and Director, BME/BSN Program,

Tasha Wheeler

Tasha Wheeler

Instructor

Donna White

Donna White

Director of Graduate Clinical Faculty & Clinical Affairs; Assistant Clinical Professor

Susan Williams

Susan Williams

Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills and Simulation Education, Instructor, Simulated Participant Coordinator

Rick Zoucha

Rick Zoucha

Professor, Chair of Advanced Role and PhD Program, Director of Nursing Education

Marci L. Zsamboky

Marci L. Zsamboky

Clinical Associate Professor/ Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Duquesne - Pittsburgh Connection

Duquesne prepared me well, by offering some of the best clinical experiences in all of Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh has a lot of trauma and specialized hospitals, such as Allegheny General Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian and the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. My clinical experiences provided a well-rounded education and prepared me for my role as a Mayo Clinic’s Medical ICU nurse after graduation.

Aidan ShieldsBSN 2022

What drew me to Duquesne are the number of hospitals in the area. There are major hospital systems like UPMC and Allegheny Health Network along with dozens of hospitals within a 30-minute drive. It’s great to be able to experience these health care networks and use these different types of nursing software.

Kristy McGaugheyBSN 2023

Pittsburgh has an international reputation for leadership in medicine and technology. As a member of both the Biomedical Engineering and Nursing communities at Duquesne, I have loved the endless opportunities that both programs have offered and I cannot wait to begin to narrow down the many career choices.

Celia GambacortaBME/BSN 2022

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