Nurses work directly with patients to care for them in hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics and other healthcare facilities.
The registered nurse programs are located at 6 campuses in CT. The curriculum consists of 36-44 general education and 35 nursing course credits. Select prerequisite courses (up to 21 credits) must be completed prior to admission. Once admitted, the nursing program can be completed in 4 semesters of full-time study, leading to an Associate of Science degree. Graduates are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse Licensure.
Selective Admissions
Nursing is a selective admissions program. To be accepted, you must meet additional requirements beyond general acceptance to the college.
Curriculum
See learning outcomes and required courses for the Nursing program.
Nursing Program Resources
Contact Us
Questions about the admissions process for Nursing? Contact us at ctstate-selectiveadmissions@ct.edu
The program coordinators below can answer any questions you may have about a particular campus' program.
Capital (Hartford)
Catherine Leary
catherine.leary@ctstate.edu
Gateway (N. Haven)
Bien Tabuzo
bienvenido.tabuzo@ctstate.edu
Naugatuck Valley (Waterbury)
Carol Gabriele
carol.gabriele@ctstate.edu
Northwestern (Winsted)
Connie Hotchkiss
constance.hotchkiss@ctstate.edu
Norwalk
Ezechiel Dominique
ezechiel.dominique@ctstate.edu
Three Rivers (Norwich)
Cynthia Arpin
cynthia.arpin@ctstate.edu
The registered nursing curriculum is designed to align with local, regional, and national healthcare standards and trends. Throughout the program, you'll acquire hands-on experience with guidance from registered nurse faculty, working in state-of-the-art simulation labs and various clinical settings, equipping you to excel in a wide range of healthcare environments.
More than 90% of CT State registered nursing graduates secure employment in Connecticut within one year of graduation, earning an average starting salary of $73,352. They are well-prepared to begin their careers immediately or seamlessly transfer their credits into a bachelor’s degree program in nursing.
Partnerships with Healthcare Systems
The college collaborates with healthcare systems such as Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, UConn Health, Nuvance Health, and the Veterans Health Administration to provide students with comprehensive training and exposure to real-world healthcare scenarios.
Opportunities for Current LPNs
CT State welcomes current LPNs to advance their education toward becoming registered nurses. Eligible LPNs must hold a current license to practice in Connecticut, meet all admission requirements and submit a nursing program application.
CT State believes in fostering greater gender diversity in the nursing program, with some campuses offering specific directives or support to men in their nursing programs.