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Nursing: Baccalaureate Day

In St. Catherine’s baccalaureate nursing program, you will learn essential knowledge and skills that can lead to a career in this challenging and rewarding profession. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to become a registered nurse (RN).

The demand for bachelor’s and higher-degree nurses is growing nationally — the number of RNs is projected to rise 23 percent in the decade ending in 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This means nursing graduates can expect to find an increasing number of job opportunities with attractive salaries.

Unique features

  • You’ll learn to promote good health and administer treatments in a variety of settings.
  • You’ll receive a clinical education with ample opportunities for hands-on experience with leading Twin Cities healthcare institutions and community organizations.
  • You’ll learn to work as part of a healthcare team, partnering with other nurses and health providers to deliver care.
  • You’ll study and address current issues in healthcare.
  • Your St. Kate’s liberal arts education will set you apart in the field. You’ll have gained an understanding and sensitivity that makes you respectful of patients ranging in cultural traditions, religion, age or economic circumstance.

Becoming a registered nurse

Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Where you’ll work

Registered nurses with bachelor’s degrees typically work in hospitals, long-term and assisted living facilities, community-based agencies, homes, hospices, schools, workplaces, pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies.