The Conway School of Nursing opened its new building in 2024 and offers the gold standard in nursing and healthcare education facilities. We invite you to explore this 102,000-square-foot structure where we are preparing the future generation of nurses. ## Explore Our Building Our facility features high-tech simulation labs and ER rooms, specialized classrooms, virtual reality technology, and more — making it one of the nation's top nursing education facilities. ![Thumbnail for video Welcome to the Conway School of Nursing](https://img.youtube.com/vi/_L8nd-ewVxk/maxresdefault.jpg) Play Video { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Embedded Video", "description": "", "thumbnailUrl": "https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/_L8nd-ewVxk\/maxresdefault.jpg", "contentUrl": "", "embedUrl": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_L8nd-ewVxk" } ![](/themes/custom/cua_standard/idfive-component-library/public/images/divider-line.svg) ## Where High-Tech Meets High Touch ![Student using VR Headset.](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/optimized_original_size/public/2026-05/Virtual-Reality-Suite-Headset.jpg?itok=B5H0Yflo) The Conway Building includes lifelike hospital rooms and specialized equipment, including virtual reality technology for practicing clinical simulations. The state-of-the-art Conway Building boasts cutting-edge features and inspiring learning spaces, including: - Bright, open sunlit floors with breathtaking views of the campus and Basilica - Multi-functional clinical learning and instructional areas - Simulation rooms for acute care and clinical examination - Specialized classrooms and laboratories - An auditorium, study areas, and administrative offices - 8 Hospital Rooms, 6 Primary Care Examination Rooms - 2 simulated Emergency Departments with 17 open practice bays and 3 enclosed bays for isolated patient simulations - Virtual reality technology for practicing clinical scenarios in virtual reality - Home health simulation room - Simulation debriefing rooms - Recording studio and rooftop garden - Tower classrooms with beautiful views of campus - A stunning outdoor fountain and common areas for relaxation and socializing - [ Learn More About Our Simulation Facilities & Labs ](/explore-our-school/simulation-facilities-labs) ![Exterior of the Conway Building with Fountain.](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-04/Exterior-Fountain-Conway.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=nYWEKAEM) In front of our building are a beautiful fountain and plaza for students to gather. ![exterior of the conway school of nursing building](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-05/Conway-Building-Exterior-Evening.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=A3oQSIQC) The classic exterior of our building mirrors the style of buildings on campus that were built in the early 1900s. ![Interior majestic stairwell in the Conway Building.](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-04/Interior-Conway-Stairwell.jpg?h=37f9e4f0&itok=K7PvLOdH) A light-filled atrium greets students, faculty, and visitors alike. ![students in a light-filled classroom with vaulted ceilings in the nursing building](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-05/classroom.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=BH316OdB) At the Conway School of Nursing, our classrooms are flooded with light — adding to the excitement of studying here. ![students doing a bedside simulation](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-05/bedside.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=LRMu7M-k) Our building features several hospital-like settings to get students practice-ready. ![students examining a petri dish together in the microbiology lab](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-05/micro%20lab.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=hn7M6j_C) Our students learn the fundamentals of biology and human anatomy in our state-of-the-art microbiology and anatomy labs. ![students studying in a spacious library-study looking room in the nursing school](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-05/nursing%20study%20room.jpg?h=b9af0d62&itok=q_US-n08) The nursing and sciences building offers plenty of space for independent or group study. 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