Driven by compassion. Leading with confidence.

At 51暗网 School of Nursing, you'll prepare for the challenges of nursing today through an academic program that helps compassionate, motivated people like you to become the best nurse possible.

Holistic Nursing

As a Duquesne nursing student, you鈥檒l learn to consider the physical, mental, cultural, emotional and spiritual aspects of a patient鈥檚 needs and treatment. 

A national leader in holistic nursing, Duquesne is one of just 17 schools in the country to have earned an endorsement from the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). The core values of holistic nursing are embedded at each level of the nursing curriculum and in a holistic nursing course.

Clinical Immersion

Our clinical immersion experience will set you apart from other applicants when you enter the job market. It鈥檚 an opportunity to take the knowledge you will gain in the classroom with hands-on experience in a real-world setting.

You will begin your clinical immersion in either the spring semester of your junior year or fall semester of your senior year as part of the Clinical Immersion in Professional Nursing course.

Working under the supervision of a professional registered nurse, you will carry out patient care assignments, work in controlled care situations and perform established nursing procedures for individuals or groups of patients. You will also participate in unit-specific leadership and quality/safety activities.

Healthcare in Pittsburgh

You鈥檒l find Pittsburgh to be a hub for medical research and innovation offering access to world-class healthcare facilities. Engaging in diverse clinical experiences, specialized clinics, and innovative research centers. The city鈥檚 medical community provides a great resource-rich setting that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Undergraduate Programs 

Tuition Information
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Our traditional four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing combines classroom learning, high-fidelity simulation and diverse clinical rotations so you graduate ready to sit for the NCLEX and begin practice as a confident, compassionate nurse.

BSN
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Second Degree BSN

Already hold a Bachelor's degree? The accelerated Second Degree BSN (12- or 16-month options) gives career-changers an intensive, on-campus pathway to earn a BSN with focused clinical training and strong faculty mentorship to launch your nursing career.

Second Degree
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BME/BSN Dual-Degree

Already hold a Bachelor's degree? The accelerated Second Degree BSN (12- or 16-month options) gives career-changers an intensive, on-campus pathway to earn a BSN with focused clinical training and strong faculty mentorship to launch your nursing career.

BME/BSN

Tuition

BSN Tuition

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Two Semesters (Fall/Spring) Program Duration
$51,068 4-years

Tuition is reviewed and adjusted each year. In addition to tuition, students may also incur technology and clinical fees. The University reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges if circumstances require such action.

Second Degree BSN Tuition

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Track Fall Spring Summer Fall - Year 2
12 month track

$21,980

$1,895 tech fee

$21,980

$1,895 tech fee

$21,980

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16 month track

$16,487

$1,895 tech fee

$16,487

$1,895 tech fee

$16,487

TBD

16 month track - option 2

(declared before start of spring term)

$21,980

$1,895 tech fee

$21,980

$1,895 tech fee

 $16,487 TBD

Tuition is reviewed and adjusted each year. In addition to tuition, students may also incur technology and clinical fees. The University reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges if circumstances require such action.

BME/BSN Dual-Degree Tuition

Learn more about how Duquesne helps to make education , including and

Two Semesters (Fall/Spring) Program Duration
$51,068 5-years

Tuition is reviewed and adjusted each year. In addition to tuition, students may also incur technology and clinical fees. The University reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges if circumstances require such action.

Study Abroad Opportunities

At Duquesne, all levels of the nursing curriculum incorporate a global perspective.

The University offers a wide range of study abroad opportunities, which last for one week, a summer or an entire semester.

The School of Nursing also provides a number of opportunities for students to learn more about other cultures, experience nursing outside of the United States, and make a difference in global health care systems. For example, undergraduate students can serve vulnerable populations in Rototan, Midwifery in Dublin and Nursing in Rome!

Our Maymester sessions in Rome are offered every other year, providing a unique short-term study abroad experience.

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Global Experiences

Rome

Rome Maymester

The 51暗网 Maymester Nursing Rome Program gives nursing students the opportunity to have a rich study abroad experience and stay on track with your nursing studies. Rome is one of the great cities of the world and May and June are beautiful months in Rome: the weather is not yet too hot, but it is warm and life in the piazzas is in full swing.

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Dublin Summer Abroad

You will develop a portfolio of research evidence and attend two mentor-led group sessions in areas such as clinical audit, methodology, clinical research centers, systematic reviews and clinical trials. Do not pass up this unique opportunity to gain an international perspective while living in vibrant Dublin, Ireland this summer!

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Roatan Spring Break

This inter-professional pharmacy and nursing course provides students with the opportunity to study and experience the healthcare system, culture, and society of a chain of island off the coast of Honduras. Students will analyze the unique complexity and challenges of healthcare within a global context through the lens of a Central American Country culture and perception of health and wellness.

Full Semester Options Available

Nursing students can choose to spend a full semester in Rome or Dublin during either the Spring or Fall term. We highly recommend the Fall semester, as it offers the greatest flexibility within our curriculum.

Important Resources

Ready to take the next step? Take a look at these important resources to plan and prepare for your Undergraduate degree.

Duquesne's Financial Aid office recommends applying for all scholarships, grants and Federal Loans before resorting to Private Education Loans. After pursuing all Federal Loans, you can research a Historical List of Private Education Loans that Duquesne students have used.

To apply for financial aid, you just need to complete your . Duquesne's FAFSA school code is 003258.

Duquesne has partnered with Nursing Scholars programs offered by several health systems for BSN and Nursing Anesthesia students. These programs allow you the opportunity to achieve your educational and career goals while reducing or eliminating student loan debt, including student loan debt acquired prior to attending Duquesne.

Through these programs, you may receive up to $65,000 through Guthrie Nursing Scholars, up to $40,000 through Penn Medicine Nursing Scholars, Temple Health Nursing Scholars and Penn Highland Nursing Scholars, and up to $37,500 through WellSpan Nursing Scholars. After graduation, if selected, you will transition into a full-time nursing role within your approved health system with an employment commitment of 2-3 years. 

You may apply to these programs at any point during the course of your nursing education whether you鈥檙e just beginning or are graduating in the near future. However, you are encouraged to apply early as spaces are limited. 

Start an application or learn more by visiting the link below:

The School of Nursing receives a number of scholarship notifications throughout the academic year from various local, regional, and national foundations and organizations. This information is forwarded to all students via email. It is the individual student's responsibility to apply for each scholarship if interested.

Jewish Scholarship Service of Greater Pittsburgh

The provides financial support to as many eligible students in our community as possible. Demonstrated financial need is a primary criterion in evaluating applicants. Financial information is considered along with other pertinent facts such as family size and the number of children/siblings in college.

The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County

The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County oversee more than including:

The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania

The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania, a supporting organization of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) distributes scholarships to students for nursing education and research programs.  To learn more and to apply for scholarships, please visit

The School of Nursing has a growing number of endowed scholarships and resource funds that are available to undergraduate and second degree students each year who have completed 30 credits in their program of studies. Scholarships are awarded prior to the start of the academic year. Eligibility criteria vary for each scholarship or resource fund. Applications are made available to students in May of each year with a submission deadline of mid-July. Some of the awards are listed below:

  • Mary Ann Bellisario McQuade, R.N. and James P. McQuade Family Endowed Scholarship
  • Joan Kip Richardson Dunn Endowed Nursing Scholarship
  • Margaret Swank Guyaux Endowed Scholarship
  • Joseph W. Hauser Endowed Scholarship
  • Herbert Schreiber Endowed Scholarship
  • Thomas Blaise Leskanic Endowed Scholarship
  • Ruth C. Maszkiewicz Endowed Scholarship
  • Ella McGovern Endowed Scholarship
  • Bethany Hospice/Linda Peterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
  • Connie Miller Endowed Scholarship
  • Adele Petraitis Endowed Scholarship

Nursing Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship

  • Mildred and Raymond Scannell Endowed Nursing Scholarship
  • Andrejcio Balinski Endowed Nursing Scholarship
  • Nursing Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
  • Ann Lantzy Glazener Term Scholarship
  • Lois Marie Wygonik Term Nursing Scholarship
  • William and Deborah Rieland Family Term Scholarship
  • Patricia Schlicht Endowed Scholarship

Endowed Resource Funds

  • Janet Pozzuto Polas Term Resource Fund
  • Jessica-Marie Tisak Endowed Student Resource Fund
  • Robert and Veila Vota Endowed Resource Fund
  • Richard Behan Student Leadership Endowed Resource Fund
  • Beatrice Marino Endowed Resource Fund
  • Dr. Shirley Powe Smith Endowed Nursing Resource Fund
  • Dean Eileen Zungolo Endowed Resource Fund
  • Mary Ann Bellisario McQuade, R.N. and James P. McQuade Endowed Student Resource Fund
  • Paul O'Connor Endowed Student Resource Fund
  • Nursing School Endowed Resource Fund

Additional Scholarships

Several additional scholarships for nursing students are administered by the Office of Financial Aid. These scholarships are need and merit-based and include:

  • Madeline A. Caquatto Endowed Nursing Scholarship
  • Louise F. McCarthy Endowed Scholarship
  • Barbara Verbiar Endowed Scholarship
  • Leslie Anne Hoover Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Applications are accepted any time prior to the deadline. You can view semester start dates on the University's Academic Calendar. 

Traditional BSN Program
  • Regular Decision Freshman: You must deposit by May 1 to secure your spot in Nursing
  • Rolling Admission: Consult University Deadlines
  • Transfer Student for Spring 2026 Semester: Apply by October 15, 2025
  • Transfer Student for Fall 2026 Semester: Apply by May 1, 2026

Second Degree BSN Program
  • Fall start only: Apply by Apply by June 1, 2026

BME/BSN Program
  • Students interested in the BME/BSN program must apply first to the BME program. If accepted and enrolled in BME, students can then declare the BME/BSN dual major in the second semester of their sophomore year: Apply by December 1, 2025
View our required undergraduate nursing students technical standards.

Contact Us

Brian Bost

Director of Admissions

School of Nursing

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Maddy Gormley

Nursing Recruiter

School of Nursing

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