St. Cloud State University has been named one of the top Registered Nursing (RN) programs in Minnesota.
SCSU is ranked as the No. 2 bachelor’s program in Minnesota by RegisteredNursing.org, a leading resource for the nursing industry. The ranking values how effectively a program supports students in their journey toward licensure and beyond. SCSU was also ranked as the No. 3 school overall in the state.
“Our nursing program continues to demonstrate academic and clinical excellence. Being named one of the top nursing programs in Minnesota exemplifies the commitment to learning of each of our students,” Department of Nursing Chair Jane Bagley said. “SCSU nursing students and graduates are routinely recognized for their exemplary knowledge and provision of quality patient care. Congratulations to our students, graduates, faculty and staff for their dedication to the nursing profession!”
The evaluation process considers various factors, including past and present first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. SCSU was noted for their advanced simulation labs and special emphasis placed on applied learning, preparing graduates to innovate in future patient care.
The nursing department also recently launched an accelerated online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the top bachelor’s prepared nursing programs in Minnesota,” said Roxanne Wilson, Dean of the College of Health and Wellness Professionals. “We have the top first-time Board of Nursing pass rates of all the bachelor’s nursing programs in the Minnesota State system. Our graduates find jobs at CentraCare, Allina, Fairview, Essentia, Mayo, Health Partners and throughout the entire country and world.”
“We are proud of our program faculty, clinical sites and students for putting in the hard work to create excellence in local and global health,” she continued. “We have very dedicated faculty and staff who encourage and engage nursing students to become pivotal members of the healthcare community.”
