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Program Description 

Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences' Bachelor of Science in Nursing program provides quality education to a diverse student population through innovative educational programs.

Saint Luke's Health System employees and their dependents pay only 40% of gross annual tuition.


Why Choose the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree?

  • 100% job placement*
  • $70,000 median salary**
  • BSN holders make 21% more than RN***

If you are passionate about caring for people and looking for a career in health care with opportunity and flexibility, then a bachelor's in nursing is right for you. Nurses are in demand more than ever with projected job growth of 12 percent by 2028**—well above the national average. Saint Luke's Nursing school offers opportunities in hospital, office, or clinical settings.

*Graduate employability data provided by Saint Luke’s College 2017 survey.
**Data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017 report.
***According to Payscale


Advantages of Saint Luke's™ College of Health Sciences

With a BSN degree from Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences, you get a quality education from a proven program with over 115 years of experience. Our affiliation with the largest health care employer in Kansas City guarantees clinical placement and networking opportunities.


Why do students choose Saint Luke’s College?

  • Great financial aid, work-study, and scholarships available
  • Low faculty to student ratio, making sure you get the attention you deserve
  • Our graduates experience 100 percent job placement
  • Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*
  • A campus located in Kansas City’s historic Westport area and close to downtown, shopping, and restaurants

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Saint Luke’s College Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ccneaccreditation.org.
*International students are not eligible to enroll in the nursing program

Learning Outcomes 

Students are educated as nurse generalists to provide high quality, safe, and evidence-based practice to diverse populations in a variety of settings. The graduates are prepared for the role of the professional nurse which encompasses leadership, service, scholarship, and lifelong learning.

Looking for something else? See our Frequently Asked Questions.

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Experiences 

  • Nursing faculty with industry, clinical and teaching experience
  • Networking opportunities with one of the largest employers in the Kansas City area
  • Local volunteer opportunities outside of the classroom through our student organizations
  • Academic advising and peer tutoring available through the Student Resource Center

Outcomes 

  • Students will successfully graduate within their cohort time frame
  • Students meet and connect with industry professionals in the area
  • Students successfully pass NCLEX examination
  • Students will obtain employment within 12 months of graduation

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