On-demand RN Information Session
On-demand RN Information Session Discover more through our on-demand information session
At University of Bridgeport, our Nursing students learn what it takes to become a registered nurse through hands-on, real-world training in our state-of-the-art nursing facilities.
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core Nursing classes
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Begin the next steps in your journey to becoming an RN.
Section overview
Invest in your future
Earning your associate degree in Nursing (ADN) will provide you with the secure financial future you and your family deserve. RNs in CT earn an average annual salary of $83,000.* * CT Department of Labor (DOL), 2023
Become a vital part of the patient-care team
Nurses serve on the front lines of healthcare and at the bedside of those most in need. When you earn your Nursing degree, you’ll step into a career where your passion and empathy will become vital to your success.
What You Will Learn
Learn how you can make a difference as a registered nurse
In this video
Ready to learn more? In this video, we’ll provide you with everything you need to know — from admission requirements, curriculum and scheduling options, and the Nursing points system to information about clinicals. Watch the full video and learn more about becoming an RN!
Skills and Simulation Center
As a Nursing student, you’ll explore your identity as a nurse, learn about the critical role nurses play in patients’ healthcare plans, and create a culture of safety as you work in both UB’s Skills and Simulation Center and clinical settings throughout the greater Bridgeport area. These hands-on experiences will provide the clinical skills you need for a successful and rewarding career as an RN.
Financial aid
Paying for your Nursing degree doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. Your dedicated financial aid counselor is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your goals.
Admissions Guidance
Which Nursing program is right for you?
ADN
- Bachelor’s degree required? No
- TEAS scores required? Yes
- RN license required? No
- Completion of prerequisites required? Yes
ADN at a glance
RN to BSN
- Format: Online, asynchronous
- Duration: One academic year plus a summer semester.
- Start term: Spring, summer, fall
- Bachelor’s degree required? No
- TEAS scores required? No
- RN license required? Yes
- Completion of prerequisites required? No
BSN
- Format: On-campus
- Duration: 2.5 years (5 semesters)
- Start term: Fall
- Bachelor’s degree required? No
- TEAS scores required? Yes
- RN license required? No
- Completion of prerequisites required? Yes
ABSN
- Format: On-campus, accelerated
- Duration: 15 months
- Start term: Spring, summer
- Bachelor’s degree required? Yes
- TEAS scores required? No
- RN license required? No
- Completion of prerequisites required? Yes
Common Questions
Balancing work, life, and education
Your core Nursing classes are offered two evenings per week.
Clinicals include day, evening, and weekend options, allowing you to earn your degree in a way that fits into your schedule.
Your future starts today!
An associate degree in Nursing can change your future — opening doors to career satisfaction, financial stability, and the ability to make a difference in your community.