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Saint Francis Medical Center
College of Nursing has a tradition of excellence in nursing
education. The College is dedicated to providing the academic
environment to educate all students to meet the challenges of
health care now and in the future. Our small classes, diverse
student body, state-of-the-art technology, an outstanding faculty,
many of whom are doctoral-level prepared, and affiliation with one
of the largest health care providers in central Illinois, all
contribute to a diverse and rich educational experience.
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is fully
accredited by both the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree
Programs of the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission, and the Higher Learning Commission of the North
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Completion of the undergraduate program requires completion of 62 semester
hours of prenursing courses which are taken at any other college of the
student’s choice. Students transfer to Saint Francis for the 62 semester
hours of the nursing courses in the junior and senior years. Program
totals 124 semester hours. The College accepts transfer students in both
the Fall and Spring semesters and also offers a summer session.
Registered Nurse (RN) to BSN Accelerated Pathway
The College offers an accelerated pathway for the RN student. The
completion of 62 semester hours of prenursing courses is required.
Graduates of state approved diploma or associate degree nursing programs
may receive 31 semester hours of credit in the nursing major without
examination and must complete 30 semester hours of the nursing courses.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The MSN program, a 45 semester hour program is offered online and is
designed to provide the baccalaureate professional nurse with current
advanced knowledge and skills in Medical-Surgical Nursing or Child and
Family Nursing, with an option for either clinical practice or education.
Also, the College offers an accelerated pathway to the MSN for RNs with a
non-nursing baccalaureate degree. In addition, there is a Post Graduate
Nurse Educator Certificate and a Post Graduate Clinical Certificate.
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