School of Nursing

The University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s School of Nursing provides a Christ-centered program which cultivates the sensitivity and compassion required to serve patients of diverse populations. The UNW nursing program also instills the medical knowledge, clinical skills, and spiritual strength each student will need as they carry out their calling as a nurse.

About the School

Our UNW Nursing students are walking in the steps of Northwestern students of the past, students who left a legacy of commitment to Christ and to God-honoring service in the healthcare profession.

Majors and Programs

The School of Nursing offers a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The Nursing program offers several paths which provides students with the flexibility of choosing the path that works best for them.

The Traditional Path starts each year in January (Spring Term) and August (Fall Term) and has the summers off. The Accelerated Path starts in August (Fall Term) each year and goes through all four terms back-to-back. If a student begins as a freshman, they will complete their degree in four years (eight semesters). Any credits transferred in or previously earned degrees may adjust a student’s timeline. Students should contact their admissions counselor for more information.

Nursing

This pre-licensure program provides a strong foundation in biblical studies, liberal arts, and the scenes. This degree prepares you to take and pass the NCLEX and four top graduates programs in nursing and careers in healthcare

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) pre-licensure program is granted approval from the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Nursing candidates who have completed all program, credit, and degree requirements will be recommended for the candidate’s licensure (NCLEXRN®). The baccalaureate program at Northwestern is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Why we do what we do

Each student is important to us. Faculty and staff take time to know students on an individual basis. Our desire is to ensure students have the necessary support and resources in order to be successful in the program. During the first two years of a students’ time at UNW, they have regular meetings with, Leane Gondek, their Pre-Nursing Student Success Program Coach. Over the course of time, a level of trust is built, providing the student with a ‘safe place’ to share their praises and struggles. As students prepare to enroll in their nursing courses, Leane introduces them to a nursing faculty member who will assume the role of advisor for their next chapter.

The School of Nursing also provides support through tutoring, study sessions, and mentoring. From the first day of term 1, each nursing student is given a mentor who happens to be one of the School of Nursing Alumni. The mentor makes themselves available to the new student to answer questions, provide encouragement, study tips, etc. Our Term 4 students mentor the Term 1 students by teaching basic nursing skills. All these opportunities help us share Christ’s love with others.

Vision Statement

Rooted in the foundation of Coram Deo, “in the presence of God”, we strive to be a top-tier nursing program united in purpose and dedicated to transforming healthcare and the future of nursing. We are committed to graduate practice-ready, nursing professionals who embody compassion and integrity and are driven by a passion to profoundly impact the lives of others in the name of Jesus Christ.

Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Nursing is to provide Christ-centered, biblically based, service-focused nursing education, equipping individuals with the skills and abilities required of professional nurses to effectively serve Christ and to assume servant-leadership roles while providing ministry and service to humankind. The philosophy of the School of Nursing is grounded in a biblically based, Christian worldview and in the liberal arts, preparing students holistically for effective ministry and service.

Curious if Nursing is right for you? Here is an easy first step.

Our Nurse Assistant course is an approved training program by the Minnesota Department of Health that prepares you for the state certification exam and a rewarding career in healthcare. This one-month, non-credit course is designed for flexibility and hands-on learning through a blended format for high school students or adults looking for a career change.

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