Program
The Nursing Program’s mission is to train nursing professionals to provide competent, sensitive, effective, safe, and high-quality care that is oriented to the needs of the person, family, group, and community.
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (AASN) 3-4 semesters
Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Metropolitan Campus:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 7-8 semesters
Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Metropolitan Campus
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN (RN-BSN) 4-5 semesters
Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Metropolitan Campus
Accreditation & Program Credentials
The Nursing Programs offered at the Metropolitan Campus are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
This accreditation ensures that the program meets established standards of quality in nursing education.
Curriculum Overview
Plan of Study
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum integrates natural sciences, social sciences, and nursing sciences to prepare students for professional nursing practice.
The program develops competencies in:
- clinical decision making
- critical thinking
- health promotion and disease prevention
- patient-centered care
- research-based nursing practice
Simulation and Clinical Skills Laboratories
The Nursing Program at the Metropolitan Campus integrates simulation-based learning environments that replicate real clinical scenarios, strengthening students’ decision-making, technical competence, and patient-centered care.
Through high-fidelity simulation experiences, students practice essential nursing skills before entering clinical settings. These laboratories allow students to develop confidence, clinical judgment, and teamwork in a safe learning environment.
Laboratory experiences include:
- patient assessment and monitoring
- medication administration procedures
- emergency response simulations
- clinical decision-making scenarios
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
Simulation exercises recreate hospital and community healthcare situations, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to realistic patient care scenarios.
This experiential learning approach prepares students to enter clinical environments with the competence, confidence, and professional judgment required for safe nursing practice.
Clinical Practice Locations
Students in the Nursing Program complete supervised clinical experiences at a variety of healthcare institutions throughout the San Juan metropolitan area. These experiences expose students to diverse patient populations and healthcare systems. Students in the Nursing Program complete supervised clinical experiences at a variety of healthcare institutions throughout the San Juan metropolitan area. These experiences expose students to diverse patient populations and healthcare systems.
Clinical training may take place in hospitals and healthcare facilities such as:
- Centro Médico de Puerto Rico – Río Piedras
- Hospital Universitario de Adultos
- Hospital Pediátrico Universitario
- Hospital Auxilio Mutuo – San Juan
- Hospital Pavía – Santurce
- Hospital Pavía – Hato Rey
- Doctors’ Center Hospital – Carolina
- Doctors’ Center Hospital – Bayamón
- HIMA San Pablo – Caguas
- Hospital Menonita – Caguas
- VA Caribbean Healthcare System – San Juan
- Community health centers and outpatient clinics
These clinical partnerships enable students to gain experience across multiple areas, including acute care, pediatrics, community health, and specialized services.
Contact
Nursing Program:
Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Metropolitan Campus
Address:
P O Box 191293
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-1293
Phone:
787-250-1912 x. 2202, 2161
Program Director
Nilda Caraballo López, PsyD, MSN
Admissions
The Admissions Office at Inter American University of Puerto Rico is committed to providing the guidance you need to choose your professional path. Our team of counselors is available to support you every step of the way, from exploring academic programs to planning your educational goals.
Whether you already know the path you want to take or are still exploring your options, we are here to help you make an informed decision that reflects your interests and aspirations.
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Program Director:
Dra. Nilda V. Caraballo López
ncaraballo@intermetro.edu
Tel. (787)-250-1912, Ext. 2161