School of Nursing

The Duquesne University School of Nursing was established in 1937. From its beginning, it has been defined by its scholarship, innovation, and student centeredness. Our goal is to ensure that our students exemplify—in the best Duquesne tradition— the highest levels of competency, compassion and ethical behavior.

Forward thinking and strategic leadership yielded the following “firsts”:

  • First BSN program in Pennsylvania, 1937
  • First online PhD in Nursing program in the U.S., 1997
  • First graduate online MSN in Forensic Nursing, 2002
  • First BME/BSN dual degree program in the nation, 2014
  • First online PhD in Nursing Ethics, 2017

The School continues to embrace the future with careful, strategic planning and action that builds on our reputation as a pioneer of nursing education and one of the nation’s foremost nursing schools. In this unique learning environment, evidence-based nursing, critical thinking and intellectual curiosity go hand-in-hand with ethical practice, community service and a commitment to social justice.

The American Nursing Association reports that there will be more nursing jobs available than any other profession through the year 2022. Research also shows that nearly 1 million nurses will retire by 2030. More nurses are needed - nurses ready to provide culturally-competent care in a variety of healthcare settings. The School of Nursing is ready for this challenge; however, educating the nurse leaders of tomorrow requires additional and sustainable resources.

Please donate to the School of Nursing

Donations of any size - even $10 - will make a big difference! Some specific areas for the School of Nursing are:

  • School of Nursing Unrestricted Gifts (can be used to support students experiencing unexpected financial needs during these challenging times)
  • Nursing Alumni Endowed Scholarship (provides funding for School of Nursing scholarships)
  • Learning & Simulation Center
  • Alice C. Feehan Fund (provides emergency funding to School of Nursing students)

NOTE: You can select the School of Nursing area you want to support from the drop-down menu on the giving form.

Don't forget to also spread the word!

An additional way to make a major impact on the Duquesne Day of Giving is to help us spread the word via social media, e-mail, text, word of mouth! Share this address www.duq.edu/dayofgiving with #DUQDayofGiving and encourage your family and friends to make a donation. Go Dukes!

School of Nursing Donor Heatmap
Rank State Gifts
1 PA 85
2 OH 10
3 NY 7
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School of Nursing Matching Gift
Francis Feld, N'93 will match School of Nursing donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,500.
$3,500 MATCHED
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$1,000
School of Nursing Participation Challenge
Dean Mary Ellen Glasgow will donate $1,000 if 100 individuals make a donation to the School of Nursing.
100 / 100 Donors
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School of Nursing Alice C. Feehan Fund Matching Gift
An anonymous alum will match donations to the Alice C. Feehan Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. This fund provides emergency funding to Duquesne University School of Nursing students.
$10,000 MATCHED
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School of Nursing Unrestricted Fund Matching Gift
School of Nursing faculty and staff will match donations to the School of Nursing Unrestricted Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500. This fund supports students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
$1,500 MATCHED
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$10,000
Duquesne Day of Giving Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of John B'70 and Carolyn George, if 500 gifts are made to any area of campus on the Day of Giving it will unlock a $5,000 gift; an additional $10,000 will be unlocked if 1,000 gifts are made; and an additional $10,000 will be unlocked if 1,500 gifts are made.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Amount Raised Leaderboard
Which area of campus will earn the most total dollars in donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your favorite area of campus to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Raised
1 Athletics $115,082.00
2 School of Law $38,970.37
3 School of Business $30,355.21
4 Student Success Fund (COVID Relief) $25,000.00
5 School of Nursing $22,555.30
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Leaderboard
Number of Gifts Leaderboard
Which area of campus will receive the most donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your favorite area of campus to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Gifts
1 Athletics 607
2 Study Abroad 212
3 Student Success Fund (COVID Relief) 207
4 Liberal Arts 167
5 School of Law 141
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Leaderboard
School Leaderboard by Gifts
Which Duquesne University school will receive the most donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your school to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Gifts
1 Liberal Arts 167
2 School of Law 141
3 School of Nursing 138
4 School of Pharmacy 122
5 School of Music 113
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Leaderboard
School Leaderboard by Amount Raised
Which Duquesne University school will raise the most on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your school to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Raised
1 School of Law $38,970.37
2 School of Business $30,355.21
3 School of Nursing $22,555.30
4 School of Pharmacy $18,022.00
5 Liberal Arts $17,120.01
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Leaderboard
Who is Giving?
Which Duquesne University community group is making the largest impact on the Day of Giving?
Please Check All of Your Duquesne Affiliations
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumni 1,295
2 Current Employee 444
3 Current Parent 336
4 Friend 285
5 Current Student 111
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Leaderboard
Most Gifts by Class
Which Duquesne University class will make the most gifts on the Day of Giving? Make a gift now and tell your classmates to get your class to the top of the leaderboard!
Duquesne University Graduation Year
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2009 41
2 2011 35
3 2007 34
4 2014 34
5 2018 33
6 2005 32
7 2016 32
8 2006 31
9 2020 30
10 2017 30
11 1992 29
12 2012 29
13 2008 26
14 2015 24
15 2004 23
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Participating Groups
Student Success Fund (COVID Relief) Athletics College of Osteopathic Medicine Fr. Sean Hogan Scholarships Greek Life Gumberg Library Health Sciences Liberal Arts Natural & Environmental Sciences Samuel J. Hazo Endowed Scholarship School of Business School of Education School of Law School of Music School of Nursing School of Pharmacy Spiritan Campus Ministry Student Life Study Abroad The Duquesne Fund (Unrestricted)

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