About St. John's College of Nursing

St. John's College in Springfield, IL offers two master's degree programs and upper division baccalaureate nursing degree programs for students who have completed the prerequisite liberal arts and science courses at any accredited college or university.

Mission, Vision and History

Dedicated to providing quality nursing and professional health degrees and programs.

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Leadership, Faculty, Staff and Board of Directors

St. John's College Leadership, Faculty, Professional Staff and Board of Directors

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Careers

Careers at HSHS St. John's Hospital

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Welcome to St. John's College

A message from Dr. Charlene Aaron, Chancellor of St. John's College

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Students, graduates and faculty share the common values of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and are committed to excellence in nursing care and practice.

The college works with others in the community to provide a wide range of quality clinical experiences for students and offers innovative programs to prepare individuals for patient care, with individual attention for students and an enviable array of clinical experiences ranging from birth and wellness to care of the dying.

The college has continued its proud legacy of excellence for more than 130 years.

The college is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. It is also approved by the State Agency for Veteran's Benefits and the Montgomery G.I. Bill.

St. John's College is accredited to grant baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing by The Higher Learning Commission.

Our nursing programs are accredited with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). St. John’s College Prelicensure, BSN Program and Master’s Program, FNP Track meet state educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in Illinois. We have not made a determination of whether the curriculums meet education requirements in states other than Illinois.

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604

HLC complaint system

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850,
Atlanta, Georgia, 30326
(404) 975-5000

St. John's baccalaureate nursing program and master's program are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

About Us

St. John’s College is approved to grant the baccalaureate degree by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701-1377, (217) 782-2551 and the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, 100 West Randolph, 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, 1 (888) 473-4858.

Careers

Faculty Handbook

Leadership, Faculty, Staff and Board of Directors

Mission, Vision and History

Welcome to St. John's College

About St. John's College of Nursing

Mission, Vision and History

Leadership, Faculty, Staff and Board of Directors

Careers

Welcome to St. John's College

Students, graduates and faculty share the common values of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and are committed to excellence in nursing care and practice.

The college has continued its proud legacy of excellence for more than 130 years.

St. John's College is accredited to grant baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing by The Higher Learning Commission.

Accreditation

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Enrolled students may file a complaint with the state if they believe the College has failed to comply with College policies.

Resources

HSHS Illinois Division