

We believe that students seek relevant learning experiences grounded in experiential learning and have a clear commitment to the identity of the professional nurse. We are dedicated to the preparation of persons who enrich the nursing profession by responding flexibly and creatively to both professional and societal issues. We emphasize quality teaching complemented by scholarly and creative expression, clinical expertise, dedicated community service, and service to the profession of nursing. To prepare future nurse leaders and advance the level of education of registered nurses while fostering their professional and personal development. University of Hartford nursing graduates are employed throughout Connecticut and the region in professional leadership, practice, and education positions. We offer clinical placements at major hospitals and health care facilities in Greater Hartford, interprofessional learning with students in a range of health care professions, and community-based experiences. Whether you're just beginning your nursing education or are seeking advanced study, our nursing programs emphasize quality teaching, clinical expertise, dedicated community service, and service to the profession of nursing. About 200,000 new job openings for nurses are projected every year to 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Programs in the Department of Nursing prepare students for in-demand careers. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is pursuing initial accreditation by CCNE. Information about the accreditation process is available at CCNE. The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing at the University of Hartford College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001 telephone: 202.887.6791.
