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Central’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing offers one of Connecticut’s top nursing educations, ranked #3 in the state by RNCareers.org. Students start with a strong academic foundation and advance into hands-on, high-impact learning guided by expert nurses who understand the realities of today’s healthcare field. Our program is designed to help students pass the NCLEX on the first attempt and launch their career with the confidence, skills, and clinical experience employers value.

Program Features

120-credit program
A fully in-person learning experience
Access to state-of-the-art facilities including high-fidelity simulation and virtual reality technology
Faculty with experience in a variety of nursing disciplines
Clinical experiences with trusted practice partners throughout Greater Hartford
Opportunities to engage with the community in the Central Community Health Education Clinic
Dedicated faculty support with individualized advising
On-campus childcare
Financial aid and scholarships available

Success Starts Here

Central’s 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92% (2019-2023) earning it an overall grade of A from RNCareers.org

The Central nursing program provided me with the foundation to grow professionally, clinically, and emotionally. This program places a high premium on the growth of its students and graduates enter the field of nursing with all of the right tools to make an immediate impact. The friendships and working relationships that I’ve forged through my time as a student in the Central nursing department are withstanding and have allowed me to make a difference in the lives of others. Central nursing provides its students with all of the right values and tools to provide patients with high level care. The nursing department is well respected throughout the state of Connecticut and continues to mold excellent nurses that provide care in diverse settings.

Darius Edwards, BSN, RN

current DNAP student class of 2026

Learning Outcomes

Ability to integrate theories and concepts from liberal education into nursing practice
Well-rounded, firsthand laboratory experiences, as well as opportunities for clinical practice in Central Community Health Education Clinic
Tools to apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care, healthcare team coordination, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings
Capacity to critically evaluate evidence-based research in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve client outcomes
Ability to demonstrate skills in using healthcare technologies, information systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice.
Skills to advocate for a variety of socio-political issues affecting health care through participation in legislative and political forums.
Qualifications to incorporate inter- and intra-professional communication and collaborative skills into the delivery of evidence-based, culturally sensitive person-centered care.
Tools to provide innovative interventions to promote health and prevent illness in vulnerable populations.
Ability to practice from a caring, professional nursing perspective by incorporating the values of social justice, diversity, and global awareness.
Skills to integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes through use of the nursing process to provide person-centered care to clients across the lifespan from a diverse perspective.

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