Founded in 1942, UConn School of Nursing has a timeless commitment to wellness and works to provide the exceptional education needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving profession. The School is fully approved, accredited and committed to quality research and public service. Its faculty members advance knowledge through excellence in scholarship and research as they work to remain abreast of the healthcare needs of the world’s diverse population. The school offers academic programs at the bachelors, masters, doctorate levels. In 2011 the School was named a NLN Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing, the nation’s premiere organization for nursing faculty and leaders in nursing education.