Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

B.S. in Nursing

Masters of Science in Nursing - Online

Nursing

A post graduate certificate provides nurses who hold a master's degree the opportunity to switch to a new focus in nursing without having to earn a second master's degree. The four post graduate certificates are Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The education is delivered online.

Nursing

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree advances nursing knowledge and expertise, and the College has educational opportunities in practice, education, and leadership. The majors offered include Nurse Educator, Nursing Management Leadership, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The master's programs are offered predominantly online.

Nursing (Accelerated BA/BS to BSN)

The curriculum for the Accelerated BSN program consists of 124 semester hours of coursework, plus mostly on-campus clinical experiences. The classroom requirements include 59 hours of liberal arts and sciences courses and 65 hours of study in the nursing major at the College of Nursing.

Nursing Practice

The DNP is a terminal degree with emphasis on leadership, evidence-based practice, and application of research to improve quality, in contrast to a Ph.D., which focuses on research to create new knowledge. The post-graduate DNP offers a path to the DNP degree for nurses who already hold a master's degree, with options in practice or leadership. The College also offers BSN-DNP options for students with a BSN who want to become nurse practitioners and earn the DNP degree at the same time.

Nursing (Pre-Licensure)

The College offers an undergraduate program that leads to a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). The program prepares men and women for the practice of professional nursing. Upon graduation, the students are eligible to write the national licensure examination for practice as a professional registered nurse.

Nursing (RN to BSN)

The College offers registered nurses the opportunity for a fast-track option in the baccalaureate nursing program. The educational plan for the registered nurse shares the same program goals and objectives of the generic nursing program but provides a fast-track pathway. The option for registered nurses is offered predominantly online.

Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate