Diploma, ADN and BSN Programs in Connecticut
Becoming a registered nurse (RN) in Connecticut requires successful completion of a Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing approved diploma, associate's degree in nursing or baccalaureate degree in nursing program. To be approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing, a nursing program must meet the specific requirements set by the Board and documented in the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Approved nursing programs can be found below.
Upon completion of an approved nursing program, graduates must then take and successfully pass the the NCLEX-RN to be considered for licensure in the state of Connecticut.
The first step is to choose a program below that has been approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing. Contact the school or schools that meet your needs to request application materials.
(Sources: Connecticut Department of Public Health)
You may also be interested in Board approved Practical Nursing Programs in Connecticut.
CT Board of Examiners for Nursing Approved Registered Nursing Programs

Quinnipiac University Department of Nursing
The Quinnipiac University BSN and MSN programs are Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), and are approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BSN, Part-time MSN, MSN - (MSN Specializations: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner), Post-Master's Certificate
275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing - Diploma Program |
Fairfield University |
Quinnipiac University |
Sacred Heart University |
Saint Joseph College |
Southern Connecticut 501 Crescent Street |
University of Connecticut |
Western Connecticut State University |
Capital Community College |
Goodwin College |
Naugatuck Valley Community College |
Three Rivers Community College |
Norwalk Community College |
Gateway Community College |
St. Vincent's College |
(Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health)