Nursing Programs

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) offers the opportunity to expand your clinical nursing skills by pairing rigorous classroom learning with time in Pennsylvania’s most advanced simulation lab. From the day you’re accepted, you are guaranteed clinical placements at some of the area’s leading health care organizations.

Are you ready to add to your nursing skill set and become an advanced practice nurse? Saint Joseph’s University will prepare you for the next step in your nursing career with our Master of Science in Nursing–Nursing Practitioner (MSN-NP).

Saint Joseph’s University offers a top-ranked four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Philadelphia and Lancaster and the region’s only three-year accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Lancaster. In addition to our four-year and accelerated three-year BSN programs, we also offer a flexible RN to BSN pathway program for students who want to advance their career in the healthcare field.

Saint Joseph's University's Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for individuals who have an RN license and an associate or diploma in nursing. This award-winning program enables busy nurses to earn their bachelor’s degree through flexible, individualized scheduling. For the practicing nurse, we provide courses that build upon your existing professional expertise and provide additional opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Saint Joseph's Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care is designed for nurses holding an MSN who seek to enhance their clinical skills in the care of adult and geriatric patients with acute and complex health conditions. The curriculum focuses on evidence-based practices, advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning and management strategies to prepare graduates for advanced practice as a nurse practitioner in acute care settings. We also offer a Post-Master’s Certificate in Family/Individual Across the Lifespan as well as a Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MSN).

Saint Joseph's Post-Master’s Certificate in Family/Individual Across the Lifespan aims to equip nurses with the necessary skills to provide comprehensive care to individuals and families throughout their lifespan. The coursework emphasizes developmental theories, family dynamics, and health promotion, preparing graduates to address diverse healthcare needs across various stages of life and to pursue board certification in the family and individual across the lifespan population focus. We also offer a Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care as well as a Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MSN).