Saint Joseph College

Saint Joseph College was founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Mercy and is consistently cited on the national level for the quality of its academic programs and for providing an optimal learning environment with up-to-date technology.

• Our specifically designed program prepares students for professional practice and graduate study, including an array of theoretical and applicable courses.
• Our faculty to student ratio of 1:8 provides students with the competence and confidence needed to succeed professionally.
• Our nationally recognized department of nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing.
• Students work alongside successful professionals in established facilities.
• Students who meet leadership, scholarship and service criteria are considered for membership in Sigma Theta Tau - the prestigious international honor society of nursing.

Bachelor of Science with a Nursing Major

Prepared with a Saint Joseph College bachelor's degree in nursing, some graduates pursue a master's degree, while others are employed in hospitals, schools, private corporations and other health care organizations. Clinical placements begin in your sophomore year in our on-campus nursing learning center and in many notable health care facilities with hands-on experience that includes direct patient/family care, physical assessment, care planning, therapeutic communication and health teaching.

Second Degree BS

The Second Degree BS program is structured over 3 traditional academic years.

Accelerated Second Degree BS

An Accelerated Second Degree (ASD) student takes the program's sophomore work during a summer session, then her junior work during the school year, and completes her senior work during the second summer. The required GPA to accelerate is 3.0.

RN-BS Prime Time (Weekend College) Program

Applicants to the RN-BS Weekend (Prime Time) College program must be licensed Registered Nurses (RN) who:

• May have previously earned an associates degree.
• Are graduates of a hospital diploma program and have successfully completed the NCLEX exam.

Students typically transfer credits from their previous education that satisfy many of the science and liberal arts prerequisites. Upon completion of the first nursing course, an additional 27 credits (validation for prior learning) are awarded. RN-BS students must have a valid Connecticut nursing license and must maintain a GPA of 2.8 while in the program. All undergraduate degree and residency requirements must be met and a total of 128 credits are needed to graduate.

Master of Science, Nursing

This program is designed to prepare RNs for leadership roles in health promotion and therapeutic clinical practice. Students are also prepared to deliver, administer, consult, educate and research as part of the advanced practice role in nursing.

Students complete a scholarly project and participate in clinical learning experiences at local health care agencies. Programs cater to working professionals with classes offered in the late afternoon and evening hours. Additionally, the course requirements qualify and prepare students for the National Certification Examinations.

Concentrations include:

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners are prepared to deliver primary health care to families across the life span. The Family Nurse Practitioner track is designed to be completed on a part-time basis.

Family Health Clinical Nursing Specialist

Designed to be completed on a part-time basis. Students can select cognate courses in the areas of administration/management, education or clinical practice and complete a thesis as a requirement of the program.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

This graduate program is designed to be completed on a part-time basis and prepares the RN for advanced practice and board certification. The curriculum is designed for the adult patient, however a plan of study can be developed to meet certification and practice criteria in Child/Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health.

Dual Degree Bachelor of Science/Master of Science (RN to BS/MS) Nursing Program

This program is designed for the RN who intends to concurrently earn the baccalaureate and masters degrees in nursing. Applicants must have an associate's degree in nursing or have earned a hospital diploma, be licensed in Connecticut as an RN and demonstrate the capacity to be successful with graduate-level study.

Post-Master's Certificate Program

This program allows RNs who hold a master's degree in nursing to expand their clinical competency. In addition to cognate course requirements, the student will choose courses from these tracks:

• Family Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Contact Saint Joseph College.