College of St. Scholastica

1200 Kenwood Avenue

Duluth, Minnesota 55811-4199

School of Nursing
Phone: 
Breanne Defoe  #1-866-478-9277
Contact: 

Sheryl S. Sandahl
ssandahl@css.edu

Program Director: 

Dr. Sheryl Sandahl
ssandahl@css.edu

Dean: 

Dr. Marty T. Witrak
mwitrak@css.edu

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Description & Objectives

School of Nursing

Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Program:
A nursing option available to college graduates with non-nursing majors interested in becoming registered nurses. This rigorous program serves the mission of the school of nursing in preparing students to meet the holistic needs of patients, families and communities, especially under-served and rural populations. Upon completion, students receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing and are eligible to apply for registered nurse licensure, public health certification and attend graduate school for nursing.
 

Duration: 
15 -16 months (4 consecutive semesters)
Admission Requirements: 

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; successful completion of prerequisite coursework; completed application with a plan of study worksheet, current resume and personal goal statement; two completed recommendations forms.
Upon acceptance, students need to complete and pass caregiver and criminal background surveys and submit proof of immunizations, current CPR for Healthcare Professionals and CNA course completion and registration.

Tuition Requirements: 

$12,515 per term (4 terms)

Success Stories

From Rural Practice to International Settings, College of St. Scholastica Prepares Students for Competent Care across Borders

In a city isolated by the rolling roads and lingering cold of the Minnesota, the College of St. Scholastica (CSS) sits atop Lake Superior, mentoring, preparing and challenging more than three-thousand students for life outside of school walls.