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.
The Interprofessional Education Collaborative Committee (IPEC) kicked off the spring 2025 semester with a workshop aimed at expanding interprofessional education opportunities across its health-related programs.
Nursing Professor Co-Chairing National Genomics Education Initiative
In a significant step toward advancing genomic-informed care, Nursing Professor Dr. Becky Kronk has been invited to co-chair a national consortium focused on improving genomic literacy among health care providers.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor
of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Duquesne
University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Duquesne University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse Anesthesia program
is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
(COA).
Our programs are fully approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.