East Carolina University

We have earned four straight National League for Nursing Center of Excellence designations, and our innovative online offerings consistently earn us recognition among the top distance education programs in the country according to the U.S. News and World Report. As part of ECU’s Health Sciences Division – which comprises nursing, dentistry, medicine and allied health sciences – interprofessional education is at the heart of what we do.

Across all of our programs, we are focused on student success. You will find dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to academic excellence and to providing a quality learning environment for students. State-of-the-art simulation labs, a student development and counseling center, a student services center with advisors, smart classrooms and an expert technology team support the needs of students.

Research and scholarship are an integral part of the ECU College of Nursing, which afford students the opportunity to work with faculty to advance nursing science and address health issues. Our tradition of service learning, community engagement and leadership also contribute to our nursing excellence.

Diversity and inclusion are key priorities as we work to prepare a competent and caring workforce of nurse leaders that is reflective of the communities they serve. We recognize that creating an environment that connects us with those who have backgrounds and perspectives different from our own is crucial to growth as nurses and as human beings.

We take great pride in the more than 12,000 alumni who are carrying forth our tradition of excellence. If you’re interested in becoming a Pirate Nurse, I invite you to visit our campus and make an appointment to meet with one our admissions advisors.

Thank you for stopping by our website. Please look around and contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Welcome to the ECU College of Nursing!

Sylvia T. Brown, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF

Dean and Professor, East Carolina University College of Nursing