PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Matthew Slater, former New England Patriots standout and humanitarian, will be the featured speaker at @ProvidenceCol’s 108th commencement exercises for the Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17. Read about Slater and the other honorary degree recipients: news.providence.edu/matthew-slater…

Shoutout to Karly Matosky '27 and Paige Daly '27 for bringing ALL the energy to today's Big East Tournament game in NYC! 🔥 These health sciences stars are UNDEFEATED this season — we see you! So proud of you both. Let's go @PCFriarsmbb! ⚪🖤

What will a perfect day look like for @ProvidenceCol's Class of 2030? Regular Decision applicants, check the portal Tuesday evening — your adventures in Friartown await!

Nearly 5,000 fewer Rhode Islanders enrolled in HealthSource RI this year — and the questions it raises are urgent. Our own Dr. Bob Hackey, professor of @PC_HSC joined @NBC10 to break down what's at stake. turnto10.com/news/local/hea…

Shoutout to our SNHS Student Ambassadors—our secret weapon this semester. From tours to admissions events to keeping things running in Mondor 119A, they do it all. Rest up during spring break… Admitted Student Day is coming. 🎉

Dr. Amy Delaney and co-authors recently joined Journal of Pediatric Health Care editor-in-chief Dr. Donna Hallas to discuss “From Participants to Partners,” highlighting the need to engage youth and families as partners in pediatric research. jpedhc.org/video-do/parti…

Grace, grit — and a stethoscope. 🩺 For Aria Kriticos ’27, one of the first @FriarHealth nursing students at @ProvidenceCol, healthcare is about more than vitals and IVs — it’s about listening, advocating, and showing up for patients. Read her story: news.providence.edu/aria-kriticos-…

We were proud to support the American Heart Association at the Go Red for Women Luncheon last month. Our own Dr. Margaret Morrissey-Basler serves on the board of the Rhode Island Chapter. The event raised more than $415,000 to advance women’s heart health across our region. ❤️

Nursing majors gathered for a conversation on men in nursing, sparked by a Men in Nursing initiative. Nursing professionals shared their experiences and highlighted how diverse voices strengthen patient care. Grateful for the dialogue and excited to keep the conversation going.

Due to continuing blizzard impacts, all undergrad, graduate, and continuing education classes are canceled and offices are closed on Wed., Feb. 25. No synchronous online classes will be held. Students, check Canvas for instructions and expect normal operations on Thurs., Feb. 26.

Due to the winter storm, all undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education classes are canceled and offices are closed on Monday, February 23. No synchronous online classes will be held. Students, check Canvas for asynchronous, course-specific updates from your instructor.

In a recent feature from PC News, Aria Kriticos ’27 reflects the promise of our inaugural nursing class. As her advisor Amy Delaney, Ph.D., R.N., said, “Aria is defined by grace and grit.” Proud of you, Aria, inspirational would be an understatement. news.providence.edu/aria-kriticos-…

As we begin the Lenten Season, we’re especially grateful to healthcare professionals, caregivers, and students who joined the White Mass on Feb. 11. Thanks to the Diocese of Providence and Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski for bringing the Mass to the Mondor Center. 🙏

As we recognize Black History Month, we’re grateful for Dr. Aishah Scott, assistant professor of @PC_HSC and Black studies, whose scholarship examines respectability politics in racial discourse. Learn more about Dr. Scott, here: news.providence.edu/aishah-scott-f…

Snowy day, warm welcome. ❄️ So grateful to everyone who came out to meet our students, faculty, and see the Mondor Center in action during Early Admitted Students Day. We’ll save the warm temps and sunshine for move-in day. ☀️ #FutureFriars #PC2030

We can't wait to meet all of the future Friars!

On a chilly night, warmth filled St. Dominic Chapel during the 2nd annual Blessing of the Hands Mass. The evening offered a pause for sophomore nursing students as they prepare to begin their first clinical rotations—a distinctly PC moment, centering healing, faith and community.

The @PC_HSC invites abstract submissions for the 17th annual Undergraduate Conference of Health & Society. This annual event gives students hands-on experience with the planning, collaboration, and scholarship that shape an academic conference. Learn more: health-sciences.providence.edu/annual-confere…

On Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m., the Diocese of Providence invites medical professionals to the White Mass, hosted at the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel located in the Mondor Center. Learn more: dioceseofprovidence.org/events/white-m…

Black History Month began as a week. One hundred years later, it continues as a vital call to remember, reflect, and learn. As we begin Black History Month 2026, @Gloria_Purvis shares the origins of the holiday and why it still matters today. See more: news.providence.edu/gloria-purvis-…