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CT State leads nursing education in Connecticut.

Approximately 90% of CT State nursing graduates find employment in Connecticut within two years of graduating, with an average starting salary of $73,352.

Nursing Curriculum

CT State stands out for training the largest number of nursing students in Connecticut, spread across six campuses. The nursing curriculum at CT State is designed to align with local, regional, and national healthcare standards and trends. Students gain hands-on learning experiences facilitated by practicing registered nurse faculty in cutting-edge simulation labs and multiple clinical settings, preparing them for diverse healthcare environments.

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Pathways to Success

CT State graduate scores consistently exceed the national average on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), required to work as an R.N. Graduates can immediately begin work or seamlessly transfer their credits to a registered nurse bachelor’s degree program at one of many colleges, including Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University, Southern Connecticut State University, Western Connecticut State University, Charter Oak State College, Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University, and the University of Saint Joseph.

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.

Application Information

Admissions is selective with additional requirements during the application process. For more specific information on the program and the admissions process, please download the Nursing Info Packet (pdf).

Prospective students are encouraged to apply to the selective admission nursing program between October 1 and February 1.

To learn more about the CT State nursing program, email ctstate-selectiveadmissions@ct.edu

Information sessions are held in person and remotely on dates and times in spring and fall. For those who can’t make a session, virtual appointments can be booked with a member of the Selective Admissions team.

The nursing program is approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing (CT BOEN) and maintains national accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).