Brooklyn Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Preparing the next generation of nurses to be future leaders in health care.

The students in our bachelor of science nursing programs attain their four-year degree to prepare them for the future of healthcare. The ways in which nurses were educated during the 20th century are no longer adequate for dealing with the realities of healthcare in today’s fast-paced, high-tech world of medicine. Many institutions now require registered nurses to hold a bachelor’s degree for this reason. Given the increasing healthcare demands of our population, opportunities in nursing employment are expected to grow by more than 40 percent by 2031, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. At St. Joseph's University, our mission is to prepare the next generation of nurses by offering a four-year, B.S. program for undergraduates.

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Brianna R. ’25
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

"As a commuter from Staten Island, having a school close by gave me the best of both worlds, I could stay at home while still receiving a high-quality education. Another major factor was the reputation of the nursing program. I had heard great things about it, and what really stood out to me was the direct entry option. Unlike other schools that required entrance exams and had limited spots, St. Joseph’s allowed me to start the nursing program without that added pressure. That level of accessibility and support was exactly what I was looking for."

Nursing Programs Purpose and Mission

The Mission of the Department of Nursing is to provide professional nursing education at the undergraduate level that develops and supports a learner-centered environment that ignites a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to lifelong learning and reflective practice. The program supports active engagement in multiple ways of knowing, while integrating nursing knowledge, related sciences, and the humanities to refine nursing practice.

Through the intentional use of transformational experiences across the curriculum, the development of professional and personal identity in the ways of knowing and being is emphasized. In this way, the Nursing Department supports the University mission of preparing each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual rigor, spiritual depth, social responsibility and service — a life that is worthy of the St. Joseph’s University motto: Esse non videri — "To be, not to seem."