Quinnipiac University

Accelerated BS in Nursing Experiential Learning

Experiential learning at Quinnipiac offers multiple opportunities to apply your knowledge through hands-on work, service and exploration, preparing you for success in 21st-century careers. With an abundance of resources, internship opportunities and career-focused guidance, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge that distinguish you to employers and pave the way for long-term success.

Clinical Experiences

Your experiences will set you apart

You’ll have plenty of opportunities in the field to practice your skills, interact with patients and make a difference.

We share partnerships with acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinical health networks, private primary care practices, specialty offices and community health settings. These experiences are what will set you up for success — and also what will set you apart from the competition in the field of health care. Below is a list of our primary clinical partners.

  • Beacon Communities

  • Bridgeport Hospital

  • Bristol Hospital

  • Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

  • Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

  • CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

  • Danbury Hospital

  • East Hartford Public Schools

  • Greenwich Hospital

  • Hartford Healthcare

  • Hartford Hospital

  • Hartford Public Schools

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut

  • Hospital for Special Care

  • Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital

  • Lawrence & Memorial

  • Middlesex Hospital

  • Midstate Medical Center

  • Milford Hospital

  • Natchaug Hospital

  • St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center

  • St. Mary’s Hospital

  • St. Vincent’s Medical Center

  • Stratford Visiting Nursing Association

  • Trinity Health - New England

  • VA Connecticut Healthcare System


  • Waterbury Hospital

  • William W. Backus Hospital

  • Yale Medical Center

  • Yale New Haven Health System

Make an impact, at home and abroad

Outside of clinical rotations, students in the Quinnipiac School of Nursing have many opportunities to build the diverse set of skills needed by today’s nurses and make a visible difference while they do it.

  • International service trips and study abroad opportunities to assist local health clinics in treating underserved populations.

  • Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day, helping local senior citizens learn how to prevent fall-related injuries.

  • Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education (CIHE), which gives health science, nursing and medical students the opportunity to collaborate and develop skills in hands-on, team-based health care environments.

Community Engagement Program

Logo for School of Nursing Community Engagement program

The Community Engagement Program empowers communities to address injuries, cardiovascular health and violence prevention while promoting health education through lifesaving emergency skill training. The program also fosters meaningful partnerships and collaboration.

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Community Mental Health Awareness

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Our Certificate in Mental Health Awareness enables you to develop a deeper understanding of mental health issues and distinguish between psychological responses that are within the realm of normality and those that may be more concerning.

Through both coursework and experiential learning opportunities, you’ll be prepared for various careers in high demand. Students are required to complete a training either for credit or non-credit and participate in a community-level experience involving mental health awareness. At the end of the certificate students will complete a project reflecting on their experience and demonstrating that they have completed all the learning objectives.

A Foundation for Your Future

Clinical affiliations

300+ Clinical Affiliation Sites

The number of clinical affiliations where our students gain practical experience, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers and other health care settings.

73% Hands-On Experience

Percentage of seniors who participated in at least one internship during their time at Quinnipiac.

Career-Building Resources

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Quinnipiac students excel as interns, new hires, managers and executives in almost every industry. Gather real-world data about starting salaries, hiring trends and in-demand skills to inform your decision-making and put you on a path to success. 

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Design your career path

With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Nursing support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.

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Career and Experiential Learning Lab

iQ, Quinnipiac University’s holistic approach to career development and experiential learning, surrounds every individual with a personalized plan that maximizes their time at Quinnipiac. The powerhouse of iQ, our Career and Experiential Learning Lab is the physical space where students and advisers bridge the gap between college and career. 

Learn more about our Career and Experiential Learning Lab