School of Nursing Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN)
With a curriculum founded in the Liberal Arts, rooted in Jesuit values, and focused on care of the individual, Saint Peter’s prepares nursing students for generalist practice in a wide range of settings where medical professionals are needed; from schools, surgical centers and clinics, to hospitals, the military and more. The BSNeducated nurse is the best-prepared nurse to care for patients and their families, and to promote preventative healthcare. Saint Peter’s prepares you with a supportive environment that includes small classes and no large lecture halls. Everyone connected to the University has a singular goal: helping you achieve your dream. Take the first step and discover how Saint Peter’s University can equip you with the training and skills you need to make your dream of a nursing career a reality.
“What makes our program truly special is the undivided personal attention that students receive from faculty in and outside of the classroom. Additionally, community and clinical experiences are tailored to provide an in-depth examination of patient care in many different settings at many different levels.” — Lauren E. O’Hare, Ed.D., RN, Dean of Nursing
Your Nursing Career For most, nursing isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. Nurses are on the front lines of medical care, advocating for their patients, and they find great satisfaction in the commitment to improving the lives of others. There is a great need for trained nurses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 16% (until) 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.”
Ranking and Results New Jersey is home to some of the top colleges and universities in the nation. With a 100% NCLEX pass rate, Saint Peter’s School of Nursing has been named one of the “Top 10 Best Nursing Schools in New Jersey” according to Nurse.org.
“My time at Saint Peter’s was the best four years of my life. Everyone there makes you feel so capable and confident, and gives you the resources you need to succeed. The clinical experience I received made me feel ready.” — Eman Zedan ’11 BSN, MSN, Grove Medical Associates, Jersey City
Hackensack University Medical Center
Where Some of Our Recent Nursing Graduates Work • • • •
Atlantic Health Systems Chilton Medical Center Hackensack University Medical Center Children’s Specialized Hospital
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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
“Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center has the distinct pleasure of partnering with Saint Peter’s University to train future nurses. Year after year, we have received positive feedback from our managers and nursing team that students from Saint Peter’s are well-prepared to care for our patients.” —
Dianne A.M. Aroh, MS, RN, NEA-BC Executive Vice President, Chief Patient Care and Clinical Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center
“The reason Saint Peter’s has a high pass rate on the NCLEX is from the individualized attention we receive. Here, you can walk into any professor’s office after a lecture and they will go over the material until you understand.” – Rosemarie Freschie ’17 Saint Barnabus Medical Center, Livingston, Surgical Telemetry Care Unit
Rosemarie Freschie (first on left) with Saint Peter’s Nursing Students at Children’s Specialized Hospital
Advising & Support Nursing faculty are here to help prepare and mentor you for the NCLEX exam and real-world job placement, and we have a track record of success. Our students have achieved an over 90 percent pass rate on the NCLEX five years in a row! Saint Peter’s nursing faculty personally prep students in interview skills and review résumés to ready you for the job market.
“The professors got us all on a conference call and said, ‘The exam is in 48 hours, what do you need to know from me?’ They give 150 percent to their students.” — Erica Gentile ’17
Go farther in your nursing education! Graduate degree options include: • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-NP) • Post-Masters’ Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate program • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Your Academic Foundation The Core Curriculum Students are exposed to a rich core curriculum which includes courses in the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine arts, philosophy, and theology. Students learn to formulate ideas and communicate effectively, to read and write critically, and to synthesize knowledge from the core to their chosen major. They emerge as well-rounded individuals and better prepared nurses.
The Importance of Research Faculty at Saint Peter’s believe that research in nursing is critical in defining best practices and giving the patient the best possible care. Students often take a role in these projects.
“We learned the Socratic method in philosophy, which is to question everything. English Composition? Helps with nursing notes. Math? Calculating medication doses. History? Understanding various cultures. The Spanish language? I can now understand if someone is in pain or if they need something. Each class is a piece of the nursing puzzle, and once you graduate it all comes together.” — Taylor Lee ’17
“Nursing research can and should provide the health care arena tangible tools to evaluate nursing practice, and therefore ensure nurses are providing effective care based on evidence derived from research rather than habit.” – Lisa Garsman, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC Director BSN Program
Community Capstone Project Students participate in work with the Department of Health, school nurses, lead and immunization clinics, and visiting nursing associations where they evaluate health concerns and identify where services are lacking in the community.
Beyond the Classroom Experiential Learning and Real-world Preparation The Saint Peter’s Nursing Simulation Laboratory is an active facility that offers students hands-on clinical experience. Using a team approach, nursing students interact with the “Simulation Family” (SimMan, NursingAnnes, and SimBaby) which are life-like, interactive computer controlled models that mimic human physiology and response. Students are challenged in critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills while working out realistic medical scenarios. In this way, students gain confidence and are prepared to care for actual patients the day they step into a hospital or clinical setting. Students are able to broaden their experience starting their sophomore year with the start of clinical rotations in various nursing specialties.
Clinical Affiliations Saint Peter’s faculty are well-established professionals who have made connections with outstanding partner sites. Some of our clinical affiliations include: • Children’s Specialized Hospital • Hackensack University Medical Center* • Holy Name Medical Center* • Jersey City Department of Health • Jersey City Medical Center* • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center • Villa Marie Claire Hospice/Palliative Care *Magnet-designated for excellence in patient care
The Alumni Difference A robust network of nursing professionals assists students with finding exciting externships and jobs following graduation. With our AfterCollege website, students can browse for employment or scholarship opportunities and network with professionals in the health care industry.
“During our clinical rotation in a nursing home, we started off small — taking vitals. Then I gave my first my first insulin injection and I thought, wow, this is it. I’m going to be a nurse.” — Jessica Yagual ’19
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How to apply: For application and admission information contact the Office of Admission at (201) 761-7100. saintpeters.edu/admission
All of the degree programs in nursing at Saint Peter’s University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20001 2641 Kennedy Boulevard • Jersey City, NJ 07306
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