Nursing Department

The Nursing Major:

• The curriculum is structured around the AACN Essentials for Baccalaureate Nursing Education.
• Students are expected to integrate the liberal arts and sciences in holistic care for people of all ages, families, and communities.
• Admission to the major occurs after the first year. The program involves 2 semesters of prerequisite coursework and 6 semesters in the nursing major.
• We offer an Early Admission Program for High School Seniors with an ACT composite score of 27 or above.

Program Highlights

• The baccalaureate program at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202)887-6791. The program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (2009).
• Pass rates on the national licensing exam (NCLEX) have consistently exceeded the national average for baccalaureate graduates and have averaged 93% over the past 5 years.
• Our current facilities will be completely renovated in the near future to better support student learning through simulation.
• A senior-level intensive capstone provides an excellent forum for entry to practice; every nursing course integrates liberal learning concepts and Catholic principles/Benedictine values.
• All students have the opportunity to complete a short-stay study abroad experience in South Africa, Belize, and other sites currently under development.
• Students participate in the Minnesota Student Nurse Association (MSNA) and also have opportunities on campus for professional development such as resume/interview workshops and a student mentorship program.
• Nursing Club maintains an active program of service and fundraising including participation in the arthritis walk, on-campus recycling, and a highway clean-up program.
• The Nursing Department is active in Sigma Theta Tau International, a renowned honor society emphasizing leadership and scholarship in nursing.