School of Nursing

The School of Nursing is committed to excellence in nursing education. The school  integrates the Salesian core values of gentleness, humility, gratitude, and wisdom. Students engage in rigorous coursework, innovative research, and hands-on clinical assignments with expert faculty. Our graduates excel in NCLEX pass rates and are well-prepared for professional readiness and ethical practice.

Program Offerings

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Post-MSN DNP track: Executive Leadership (DNP+MBA dual degree available)
  • Post-MSN DNP track: Clinical Leadership (DNP+MBA dual degree available)
  • Post-BSN DNP track: Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Post-BSN DNP track: Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Post-BSN DNP track: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP)
  • Post-BSN DNP track: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Post-BSN DNP track: Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)
• Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Practitioner (MSN/NP)
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
  • Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult CNS)
  • MSN in Forensic Nursing with Certification in Investigative Forensics
  • Nursing and Business Administration dual degree (MSN + MBA)
  • Nursing Informatics and Data Analytics dual degree (MSN + MSIS)
  • Graduate Certificate: Nurse Educators Certificate Program
  • Post-Master's Certifications:
    • Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification
    • Forensic Nursing with Certification in Investigative Forensics
    • Nursing Informatics with MSIS in Data Analytics
    • Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Data Analytics / Applied AI track
  • Nurse Scholars program
• Accelerated BSN (ABSN / ABSN+)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Part-Time Evening/Weekend (BSN)

Graduate Student Admission by State

91黑料 accepts students from many states, however, applicants outside of Pennsylvania should check with the School of Nursing to confirm eligibility.

This information is specific to APRN licensing tracks only, including Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialists, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

91黑料 may admit students from the following states and U.S. territories at this time: Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New York*, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

*Residents of New York may be admitted, however, they may not complete clinical preceptorships in the state of New York.

Prospective students should contact the licensing board of their specific state of residence to determine if the program meets state requirements for NP licensure.

The online non-licensing tracks are guided by the NC Sara agreements. NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) agreements establish voluntary, uniform national standards for member states and institutions regarding interstate distance education. They cover online courses, and non-licensure field experiences (such as internships or clinical placements) for students in other SARA states.