Health Profession Programs

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the terminal degree in nursing for practice. Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates are prepared at the highest level of practice and are prepared to serve in advanced clinical and leadership positions. 

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Rhode Island College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The Nursing DNP program at Rhode Island College is aligned with the Doctor of Nursing Practice essentials (AACN, 2006). By attaining doctoral level competencies in these areas, students are prepared to participate as full scholars in the effective translation of evidence into practice and achievement of optimal outcomes at the patient, population and system levels.

Nursing education at the Master’s level offers opportunities to specialize in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care, Nurse Anesthesia, and Population/Public Health Nursing. Within the Adult/Gerontology Acute Care option, nurses may choose to prepare for either the Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGACCNS) or the Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) role.

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Rhode Island College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

All study options include a strong clinical focus. The ultimate aim of the program is to improve health and health care outcomes by preparing expert nurses for advanced practice roles.

For those with a bachelor's degree in nursing, this Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in nursing care management was designed to meet a rapidly emerging need in health care; that of preparing nurses for nurse care/case manager positions across a variety of health care settings.

Our nursing faculty is extremely well-qualified and experienced in their areas of practice and committed to fostering the personal and intellectual growth of students.​​​

The Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in adult/gerontology acute care for clinical nurse specialists is an 18-credit certificate program designed for those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to expand upon their current role as a clinical nurse specialist. All study options include a strong clinical focus.

The ultimate aim of the program is to improve health and health care outcomes by preparing expert nurses for advanced practice roles. Our nursing faculty is extremely well-qualified and experienced in their areas of practice and committed to fostering the personal and intellectual growth of students.​​​

The Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in adult/gerontology acute care for nurse practitioners is an 18-credit certificate program designed for those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to expand upon their current role as a nurse practitioner. 

The ultimate aim of the program is to improve health and health care outcomes by preparing expert nurses for advanced practice roles. Our nursing faculty is extremely well-qualified and experienced in their areas of practice and committed to fostering the personal and intellectual growth of students.​​​

For nursing bachelor's degree holders, this Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in health-care quality and patient safety was designed to meet a key nursing need - nursing care based in greater quality and safety.

Our nursing faculty is extremely well-qualified and experienced in their areas of practice and committed to fostering the personal and intellectual growth of students.​​​