You have chosen to enter a challenging but highly rewarding career, and we are here
to ensure you are prepared for anything. We want to support you in whatever you may
need right now as well as throughout your entire academic career at Duquesne and into
the future.
Duquesne nurses are compassionate individuals with strong critical thinking skills
and a holistic approach to health care. You will learn to consider the physical, mental,
cultural, emotional and spiritual aspects of a patient's needs and treatment-making
you an indispensable citizen to our community and world.
We can't wait to welcome you on campus. Until then, please refer to this page for
resources and different ways of connecting with campus contacts, current students
and your fellow Class of 2027 classmates.
Photo Gallery
Did you get your photo taken by our professional photographer at the 2023 Accepted
Students' Day? If so, access the folder with all his photos. This will allow you to
download your photo(s), and reflect upon the day you said "Yes" to nursing school.
As you make your decision, we wanted to give you the opportunity to revisit what was
shared at Accepted Student Day.
Welcome and Student Panel
Hear from the DUSNA President and current BSN students about their individual experiences
at Duquesne
Faculty and Staff Panel
Hear from faculty and staff at the School of Nursing
Dean Glasgow and Closing Prayer
Hear from the School of Nursing Dean Mary Ellen Glasgow
Director of Academic Support and NCLEX RN Success
Sister Mary shares about her role in academic support and the NCLEX-RN exam
Lab Overview
Rosanna Henry shares about the Learning and Simulation Center
Advice from a BSN
"Keep an open mind and make sure you enjoy each and every experience that you
can get. Ask questions when you are not sure and take advantage of all the resources
that the school offers to ensure your success as a student and as a future nurse."
Ivy Mwakughu2022 Senior
"Enjoy that you get to learn from an amazing and qualified staff in a state-of-the-art
facility, as well as in nationally recognized hospitals all around the Pittsburgh
area. Duquesne University is among some of the top recognized and respected nursing
programs in the country."
Liam Miriello2022 Alumni
Meet Meghan Gamble, BSN Senior
Why did you decide to attend Duquesne University School of Nursing?
When I came to Accepted Student Day in February 2019, I really felt at home. Hearing
some current students talk about their experiences at Duquesne as a nursing student
helped me picture myself in their shoes a few years later. It was nice touring the
Sim lab and also talking to Sister Mary Myers. Doing all of these things helped me
to solidify my choice to attend Duquesne University School of Nursing to pursue my
BSN.
What does an average "day in the life" look like for a Duquesne Nursing student?
Let's just say lots of classes and studying. All weeks are different, though. Most
days this semester I have two classes, which is pretty nice. I start my day pretty
early at 8 or 9:25 a.m. Then I have a break for lunch, and then I have class again
at 1 or 1:40 p.m. I'm usually done my classes by 3 p.m. Sometimes you do have late
night classes that start at 6 p.m.
Clinical days start at 6:30 a.m., so I'm usually up by 5 and out the door by 6. These
days are my favorite because I spend the whole day learning my way through different
nursing tasks hands on. You really get to experience what a workday is like at the
hospital.
Do you know what type of nurse you want to become and/or your career goals?
When I was little, I spent a lot of my time in and out of hospitals and worrying about
my health. The nurses that I came in contact with were always so caring and did everything
they could to make my hospital stay as enjoyable as possible. They inspired me to
do the same for others. I know firsthand what it's like to have a restrictive medical
condition, and I want to help those going through the same thing I did. At the moment,
I'm not sure exactly what type of nurse I want to become but I do have a larger career
goal. My main goal is to become a traveling nurse so I can help countries and people
whose health care isn't the best. But that all starts with me earning my BSN.
What do you like about Pittsburgh?
You never get bored in Pittsburgh. There are so many places to explore and things
going on; there's always something to do. Being on the Bluff in downtown Pittsburgh
is also really nice. It gives you easy access to Point State Park, the South Side
and the North Shore. My favorite thing to do is go for walks. In the South Side, there's
lots of cool shops and restaurants to check out. One of my favorites being The Cheesecake
Factory. Downtown you can check out Market Square, where the Winter Market takes place
around Christmas, or the North Shore, where the Steelers' stadium and the Andy Warhol
Museum are.
