Providence Nursing ABSN

JWU’s Providence Campus achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Program Overview

Full time for 16 months • Cohort Model • Scholarships Available
Upcoming Start Dates: Summer (May 11, 2026) and Fall 2026 (August 24, 2026)

Committed to Patient Care

The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at JWU Providence is specifically crafted for individuals looking to change careers and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare industry.

This nursing program spans four semesters and combines traditional classroom education with a hybrid format in the last two semesters, along with practical clinical experiences in various settings including large hospitals and smaller outpatient clinics. You’ll begin with Foundations of Nursing Practice and progresses through Care of the Adult I and Mental Health Nursing. The final course, Care of the Adult II, signifies the transition from student to novice professional nurse. Pursuing a nursing career involves more than just mastering practical skills; JWU’s program focuses on developing critical thinking, clinical judgment and leadership, which are essential for effective patient-centered healthcare delivery.

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What Makes JWU’s Nursing Program Unique?

Experiential learning and hands-on training are fundamental aspects of our nursing program. Additionally, students benefit from:

Learn alongside your classmates in a supportive cohort environment, enhancing your coursework and clinical experiences together.
Experience our state-of-the-art simulation lab that replicates various medical scenarios, such as performing a simulated childbirth. You will learn to manage a wide range of medical situations, from infant care to adult health.
Engage in interactive classwork, developing skills and bringing them into clinical settings.
Enjoy a four-day week designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Benefit from hybrid coursework in your final two semesters, providing flexibility as you engage in advanced clinical practice.
Our program cost includes tuition, books and resources, uniforms, equipment for clinicals, lab supplies and testing materials. Scholarships are also available.
JWU’s Providence Campus achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

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Build Your Skills at Nursing Clinicals

Students in our program gain hands-on experience in our simulation lab, where they listen to heartbeats, practice giving IVs, take blood pressure and other activities using high-fidelity mannequins. Following this, they participate in seven courses and clinical pairings to gain real-world healthcare training experience. While many clinicals are in Providence, students get to travel to nearby towns and cities including Woonsocket and Westerly.

Our clinical partnerships include Brown University Health, Care New England, and other long-term care facilities, and smaller outpatient and inpatient clinics. In the traditional basic clinical cohort, a maximum of eight students are assigned to a clinical site at the same time each week. Under the guidance of a clinical instructor, students are encouraged to perform tasks within their scope of practice. Nurses also collaborate with the cohort to assess patients and provide fundamental healthcare.

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Apply to JWU’s Nursing Program

Applications are now open for Providence and Charlotte. To apply:

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Providence Nursing Application Deadlines

Cohort	Cohort Start Date	Application Deadline	Decision Notification
Summer 2026	May 11, 2026	March 15, 2026	Within 2 weeks of complete submission
Fall 2026	August 24, 2026	May 31, 2026	Within 2 weeks of complete submission

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Contact

Providence

Lucy Wilson
ABSN Admissions Counselor for Nursing and Health Sciences
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