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The BSN program is a four-semester (approximately 22 months) hybrid program. 

• Estimated Tuition: $47,000 for the nursing program 
• Additional costs may include books, clinical fees, uniforms, and technology 
• Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are available

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To be considered for programs at St. John's College, applicants must meet certain admission requirements.

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To be considered for the BSN program, applicants must meet the Gen Ed Requirements.

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Semester 1

• NSG 332 Foundations  
• NSG 333 Adult Health Assessment  
• NSG 358 Pathophysiology I  
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Semester 2

• NSG 344 Nursing Inquiry  
• NSG 356 Adult Health I  
• NSG 368 Pathophysiology II  
• NSG 443 Community Health Nursing  

Semester 3

• NSG 403 Mental Health  
• NSG 418 Pharmacology  
• NSG 426 Adult Health II  
• NSG 434 Ethical Issues in Nursing Practice  

Semester 4

• NSG 423 Maternal Child
• NSG 444 Transition to Practice  
• NSG 446 Professional Practice Immersion 

St. John’s BSN program is also a gateway to advanced education. Graduates are well-prepared for graduate-level nursing programs offered at the college, including:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – with tracks in Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, and Leadership
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – focused on clinical leadership and systems-based practice

Earning a BSN opens doors to high-demand careers in:

• Acute care, pediatrics, mental health, oncology, and critical care
• Leadership roles such as Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, and Clinical Educator
• Graduate programs including Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam and apply for licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois or other U.S. states, subject to individual state board of nursing requirements.

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