Nursing St. John's University

Overview

The Nursing programme at St. John's University offers a comprehensive four-year curriculum designed to prepare students for careers as registered professional nurses. This Bachelor of Science degree integrates high-level critical thinking with practical clinical experiences to ensure graduates are ready for the complexities of modern healthcare. Students benefit from a tradition of excellence that emphasises ethical practice and service to diverse communities.

Why Nursing at St. John's University?

Students have access to the St. Vincent Health Sciences Center, a modern facility featuring high-fidelity simulation manikins and advanced skills labs. The programme maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio of between 5:1 and 8:1 in clinical settings, ensuring personalised attention from experienced nurse educators. Furthermore, the university provides direct admission from high school for qualified applicants, alongside a robust network of partner hospitals for hands-on training.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 53980 per year
• National fee: USD 53980 per year
• Local fee: USD 53980 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to build foundational knowledge before moving into specialised clinical practice. Modules may include:

• Transcultural Nursing
• Medical Terminology
• Health Assessment and Promotion
• Clinical Pathophysiology
• Adult/Elder Nursing
• Medication Calculations
• Pharmacology for Nurses
• Maternal Child Nursing
• Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Careers with Nursing

Graduates are prepared for licensure as registered nurses, entering a field with strong projected employment growth. The programme facilitates clinical rotations within an extensive network of healthcare providers, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, and Mount Sinai Health System. These experiences prepare students for roles in acute care, ambulatory services, critical care, and public health sectors across various community-based settings.