St. John's College of Nursing

St. John's College of Nursing St. John’s College of Nursing prepares nurses for practice, advanced leadership, and system-level impact through BSN, MSN, and DNP programs.

BSN pathways include traditional, LPN to BSN, and fully online RN to BSN. Part of Hospital Sisters Health System.

We're 140 years in. The next chapter is already being written.This year's students are here because we removed barriers ...
06/23/2026

We're 140 years in. The next chapter is already being written.

This year's students are here because we removed barriers that shouldn't have existed. Your support is what keeps those doors open.

Scholarship funds. Technology investment. Access programs that meet students where they are.

Help us build what's next. Every gift matters. Help us build the next 140 years. Give today.



https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/alumni/giving

In 1886, nursing had no licensing, no standards, and no formal recognition as a profession.Our founding sisters built th...
06/18/2026

In 1886, nursing had no licensing, no standards, and no formal recognition as a profession.

Our founding sisters built this college anyway.

140 years later, nurses are leading health systems, conducting groundbreaking research, and sitting at the table where the future of healthcare is decided.

That transformation happened because of people who refused to see nursing as anything less than what it truly is — one of the most powerful, innovative, and essential professions in the world.

St. John's College of Nursing has been part of that story for all 140 years.

Here's to 140 more. 💙

What moment in nursing history moves you most? Share it below.

140 years of nursing excellence. Be part of what's next.

140 years after our founding, St. John's College of Nursing stands as a testament to what happens when mission meets exc...
06/16/2026

140 years after our founding, St. John's College of Nursing stands as a testament to what happens when mission meets excellence and refuses to stop evolving.

Today, SJCN graduates are leading healthcare systems, conducting research, shaping policy, and transforming communities. Not just caring for patients but changing the conditions that affect their health.

Nursing is not a supporting role. It never has been.

That is what 140 years of St. John's College of Nursing looks like.

To every graduate, faculty member, and community partner who has been part of this journey — this milestone is yours.

You are what 140 years looks like. Share your journey in the comments 💙

Explore our 140-year story.

https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/about-us

06/14/2026

Before nursing, he spent 20 years in engineering and IT.

Then everything changed. Dr. Ife Muyiwa-Ojo didn't take a traditional path to nursing, and that's exactly what makes him an extraordinary teacher.

Today he's an Associate Professor at St. John's College of Nursing, bringing experience from the ICU, trauma, psychiatry, and the tech industry into every classroom, simulation, and conversation with his students.

His message to nurses and students everywhere: "The glass ceiling is broken. We really have to keep moving, and we have to get more education so that we can serve our patients better, serve the profession better, and be good mentors to upcoming students."

That belief drove him to found the Men Engaged in Nursing (M.E.N.) program — creating space for male nurses to grow, lead, and belong in a profession that is better when everyone is at the table.

This is what teaching looks like at St. John's College of Nursing. 💙 Meet the people behind the mission.



https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/about-us/faculty-staff

June is Men's Health Month, and nurses are at the center of it.Nurses are often the first person a patient really talks ...
06/12/2026

June is Men's Health Month, and nurses are at the center of it.

Nurses are often the first person a patient really talks to about their health. They answer questions, explain what a diagnosis actually means, connect people to the right resources, and follow up when life gets in the way of good intentions.

For men, who statistically tend to put off preventive care longer than they should, that relationship matters. A nurse who asks the right question at the right time can move someone from "I'll deal with it later" to "let's handle this now." That is not a small thing.

It is also one of the most rewarding parts of the work. Nursing is not just clinical skill. It is the ability to meet people where they are and help them take better care of themselves.

Nurses do a lot of things. One of the most important is helping people actually take care of themselves.

During Men's Health Month, that role is worth highlighting. Men tend to delay preventive care more than they should, and nurses are often the ones who bridge that gap. They educate, follow up, and ask the questions that move someone from putting it off to doing something about it.

It is meaningful, people-centered care. And it is what we train nurses to do at St. John's College of Nursing.

Curious about a career in nursing? Take a look at what programs we offer. Explore our nursing programs.



https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/academics

Nurses do a lot of things. One of the most important is helping people actually take care of themselves.During Men's Hea...
06/12/2026

Nurses do a lot of things. One of the most important is helping people actually take care of themselves.

During Men's Health Month, that role is worth highlighting. Men tend to delay preventive care more than they should, and nurses are often the ones who bridge that gap. They educate, follow up, and ask the questions that move someone from putting it off to doing something about it.

It is meaningful, people-centered care. And it is what we train nurses to do at St. John's College of Nursing.

Curious about a career in nursing? Take a look at what programs we offer.

Ready to build a career around person-centered care? Explore our nursing programs.



https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/academics

I had another FANTASTIC visit at CASPN for the new LPNs. I truly appreciate these experiences! Thank you! 😊
06/05/2026

I had another FANTASTIC visit at CASPN for the new LPNs. I truly appreciate these experiences! Thank you! 😊

06/04/2026

Congratulations to the St. John’s College of Nursing Class of 2026! 🎓

You entered a program that asked a lot of you. You studied, practiced, sacrificed, adapted, and kept showing up.

Now, you step into the nursing profession prepared to care with skill, compassion, courage, and purpose.

We are proud of you, Class of 2026, and we cannot wait to see where your calling takes you next.

Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026!

05/22/2026

Choosing a nursing program starts long before the first day of class.

It starts with questions. Conversations. Uncertainty. And finding the people who will help you take the next step.

For Alisha Williams, Admissions Recruiter at St. John’s College of Nursing, that first connection matters.

“You’re going to have all the support from us as a college, all the resources. We’re small but mighty. So all the office doors are open. We’ll help you at any time.”

At St. John’s, students are not expected to navigate the process alone. From the first conversation with admissions to the day they walk across the graduation stage, they are met by people who know their names, understand their goals, and want to see them succeed.

That is part of what makes St. John’s different.

Begin your nursing journey with people ready to help you move forward.



Learn about our programs and what they lead to. https://www.hshs.org/st-johns-college/admissions

Another successful graduation for St. John’s College of Nursing! 🎓 The student affairs team always has so much fun seein...
05/18/2026

Another successful graduation for St. John’s College of Nursing! 🎓 The student affairs team always has so much fun seeing all the smiles 😃

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