St. John's College of Nursing

St. John's College of Nursing St. Johnโ€™s College of Nursing prepares nurses for practice, advanced leadership, and system-level impact through BSN, MSN, and DNP programs.

BSN pathways include traditional, LPN to BSN, and fully online RN to BSN. Part of Hospital Sisters Health System.

Today is National Nurses Day. ๐ŸฉบThere's no better way to celebrate than by recognizing the nurses who have made a differe...
05/06/2026

Today is National Nurses Day. ๐Ÿฉบ

There's no better way to celebrate than by recognizing the nurses who have made a difference in your life โ€” in big moments, difficult moments, and the quiet ones in between.

Tag a nurse who deserves to be recognized today. A mentor. A coworker. A professor. A friend. Someone who showed up when it mattered most.

To every nurse who has served through SJCN, thank you. Today and every day.

St. Johnโ€™s College of Nursing has had a fun week of travel and chatting with our future nurses! ๐Ÿ’—
05/01/2026

St. Johnโ€™s College of Nursing has had a fun week of travel and chatting with our future nurses! ๐Ÿ’—

04/28/2026

Nursing school is hard, but you don't have to do it alone.

For Munah, St. John's College of Nursing wasn't just where she earned her degree โ€” it's where she found her people.

"You also find your community here. Being with students from different but still similar backgrounds, it's easy to find support amongst your peers."

That sense of belonging is part of the SJCN experience. It's what we build together every day.

See yourself here? Learn more about our programs. https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/academics

04/24/2026

At St. John's College of Nursing, you're never just a number.

For Academic Advisor Megan Peters, that shows up in the way students are supported every day.

"With smaller class sizes, students get more one-on-one time with faculty. And through our partnership with the hospital, many are able to transition directly into roles after graduation."

Smaller classes. Stronger relationships. Real career pathways โ€” before you even graduate.

That's what sets SJCN apart.

Learn how SJCN's hands-on, relationship-driven approach sets graduates up for success. Explore our programs. https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/academics

Thank you to the amazing team at Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach for hosting a group of our students for an amazing da...
04/24/2026

Thank you to the amazing team at Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach for hosting a group of our students for an amazing day of learning and volunteering. Students toured the facility, explored important topics like maternal and child health disparities, and saw firsthand how supply and equipment donations help improve access to care in communities around the world.

Join St. John's College of Nursing for the 2026 Research Day on Friday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, educa...
04/23/2026

Join St. John's College of Nursing for the 2026 Research Day on Friday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, educational event is an opportunity for students and community members to connect with local health care professionals and St. John's College students and faculty to discuss the latest developments in nursing.

The event will feature scholarly evidence-based projects from pre-licensure and RN to BSN students, as well as presentations by students in the Graduate Programs. Learn more: https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/news/spring-nursing-research-day

04/21/2026

Classroom knowledge is just the beginning.

For St. John's College of Nursing student Kylie, the real growth happens when theory meets practice:

"The hands on experience has been really been rewarding. We're able to apply what we're learning in class and actually get to use that and all of our critical thinking."

At SJCN, students don't just learn what to know โ€” they learn what to do when it matters most.

See how SJCN prepares students to lead with confidence in the clinical setting. Explore our programs. https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/admissions

04/17/2026

A legacy of excellence. A future full of opportunity.

Hannah Jugan, Dean of Students at St. John's College of Nursing, shares what makes SJCN stand out:

"What makes St. John's College of Nursing so special is our rich history and our ability to transform and meet the needs of our students and our community in Springfield. Anyone that wants a job after nursing school can absolutely have a job."

At SJCN, we've spent over a century evolving to serve our students and our community โ€” and that commitment shows in every graduate who walks through our doors and straight into a career.

Ready to join a nursing program with a legacy of success and a 100% job opportunity guarantee? Explore our programs. https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/academics

04/14/2026

We grew LPN-to-BSN enrollment 300% โ€” not by lowering standards, but by removing barriers that were holding qualified nurses back.

For years, LPNs seeking BSN degrees were told they had to start over. Many were required to retake general education courses despite having real clinical experience and prior nursing education.

So we asked a different question:
What if nursing education actually honored the work LPNs already do?

Here is what we changed at St. John's College of Nursing:
โœ… Recognition of prior learning and real clinical experience
โœ…Fewer unnecessary prerequisites standing in the way
โœ…An accelerated, more direct path to earning the BSN
โœ…High academic standards supported by a 95% NCLEX pass rate

The result:
A program that meets nurses where they are, and a 300% enrollment increase in two years.

This is what equitable access looks like in nursing education.

What barriers have you encountered in advancing your nursing career? See how our pathway works. https://ow.ly/ygxw50YHiH4

๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ: ๐—” ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ก๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ดThinking about nursing but not sure where to start? Here...
03/31/2026

๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ: ๐—” ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ก๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
Thinking about nursing but not sure where to start? Here's what you need to know:
๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฃ ๐Ÿญ: Assess Your Starting Point
โœ… Already have a bachelorโ€™s degree (in any field)?
You may already have many prerequisite courses completed and could enter a BSN program after finishing any remaining requirements.
โœ… Have some college credits?
Previously completed coursework may apply toward nursing prerequisites.
โœ… Starting from scratch?
A traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program provides the full pathway from prerequisite courses through professional nursing education.
๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฃ ๐Ÿฎ: Understand Common Prerequisites
Most BSN programs require foundational science courses before starting nursing coursework:
๐Ÿ”ธAnatomy & Physiology I & II
๐Ÿ”ธMicrobiology
๐Ÿ”ธHuman Growth & Development
Already have some of these completed? You may be closer to starting than you think.
๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฃ ๐Ÿฏ: Financial Planning
โœ… Complete the FAFSA to explore federal financial aid
โœ… Ask employers about tuition assistance programs
โœ… Research nursing scholarships and grants
โœ… Compare the cost of education with long-term nursing career opportunities
๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฃ ๐Ÿฐ: Visit & Ask Questions
Tour campuses. Talk to current students. Meet faculty. Ask about:
๐Ÿ”ธ NCLEX pass rates
๐Ÿ”ธ Job placement rates
๐Ÿ”ธ Clinical partnerships
๐Ÿ”ธ Student support services
๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฃ ๐Ÿฑ: ๐—ง๐—”๐—ž๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฃ ๐Ÿธ
There's no better time than now. We'll help you navigate the process.
What would you want to know before getting started? Weโ€™d love to hear from you. sjcs.edu

St. Johnโ€™s College of Nursing always loves hanging with all the high school kiddos at CACC! Planting the seed early. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒฑ
03/27/2026

St. Johnโ€™s College of Nursing always loves hanging with all the high school kiddos at CACC! Planting the seed early. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒฑ

You're not too old. It's not too late. ๐Ÿ’™We've had career changers at 25, 35, 45, and beyond. Some are fresh out of colle...
03/27/2026

You're not too old. It's not too late. ๐Ÿ’™
We've had career changers at 25, 35, 45, and beyond. Some are fresh out of college. Some raised kids first. Some climbed corporate ladders before realizing they wanted something different.
Every single one of them thought they might be "too late."
Every single one of them was wrong.
Nursing doesn't have an age limit. Experience doesn't have an expiration date. Your calling doesn't have a deadline. If you've been thinking about nursing but keep talking yourself out of itโ€”this is your sign. sjcs.edu
What's holding you back? Tell us. ๐Ÿ‘‡

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