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St. John's College of Nursing in Springfield, Illinois has been cited as the oldest Catholic hospital-based school of nursing in the United States. The school is dedicated to the education of professional nurses whose practice exemplifies excellence in healthcare.

Admitting twice a year beginning January 2023! Apply now for Spring 2023 or Fall 2023!

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Prospective Students

Information for students interested in applying to St. John's College of Nursing in Springfield.  

 

Current Students

St. John’s College of Nursing will move to a mostly online class format for the fall 2020 semester. While all theory-based classes will take place online, all clinical experiences will continue at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.

 

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Alumni

St. John's Nursing Alumni Association members include graduates from the diploma school and the College of Nursing programs. The Alumni Association produces the ECHO, a newsletter with information about alumni, the College and the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis twice a year. 

About St. John's College of Nursing

St. John's College of Nursing in Springfield, Illinois 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. 

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Financial Services

All students have access to a number of financial services provided by St. John's College of Nursing. Learn about the tuition of each of our programs and the financial assitance options we offer for your pursuit of a nursing degree. 

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News & Events

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Dean’s List for Spring 2023 Graduates

May 19, 2023

St. John’s College of Nursing is pleased to announce the names of the undergraduates who were named to the dean’s list for Spring 2023. 
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May 2023 Graduates

May 17, 2023

Twenty-four students graduated with Bachelor of Science (BSN) degrees in nursing from St. John’s College of Nursing
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St. John’s College Honors Distinguished Alumna Dr. Jane Diers, RN

April 28, 2023

Dr. Jane Diers, RN, honored for her resiliency and contributions to pediatric and intensive care nursing, as well as faculty and student development.
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