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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 $85,000.*

* CT Department of Labor (DOL), 2024

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.

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.

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Learn how you can make a difference as a registered nurse

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. 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.

Discover more through our on-demand information session

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. Begin the next steps in your journey to becoming an RN. Watch the full video and learn more about becoming an RN!

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.

Invest in your future

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.

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Which Nursing program is right for you?

	ADN	RN to BSN	BSN	ABSN
Format	On-campus	Online, asynchronous	On-campus	On-campus, accelerated
Duration	20 months, part-time	One academic year plus a summer semester.	3 years	15 months
Start term	Spring, summer, fall	Spring, summer, fall	Fall	Spring, summer
Bachelor’s degree required?	No	No	No	Yes
TEAS scores required?	Yes	No	Yes	No
RN license required?	No	Yes	No	No
Completion of prerequisites required?	Yes	No	Yes (See details)	Yes (See details)
Program outcomes	Prepares a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings Provide optimal care to all patients in any health or emergency situation Prepares for a rewarding career	Expand your career and educational mobility Facilitate your transition to a professional nurse Prepares for a rewarding career	Prepares graduate for employment at any professional practice Provide optimal care to all patients in any health or emergency situation Prepares for a rewarding career	Prepares a graduate nurse for entry-level practice in a variety of healthcare settings Provides the foundation for graduate education and/or continued education as a life-long learner Contribute to quality patient outcomes Prepares for a rewarding career
Want to learn more?	Learn more about ADN	Learn more about RN to BSN	Learn more about BSN	Learn more about ABSN
Missing pre-requisites?	RN prerequisite information		Apply to our pre-nursing program to complete the required pre-requisites!

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Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.

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