NEW INFORMATION

Nursing Assistant Challenge Course

The next Nursing Assistant Challenge courses will be offered on:

August 5, 2010, from 8 am to 4 pm with testing on August 12, 2010.

September 8, 2010, from 8 am to 4 pm with testing on September 15, 2010.

WELCOME

St. Joseph School of Nursing is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

St. Joseph School of Nursing reflects the Mission of St. Joseph Hospital that promotes a healing ministry. The School's mission is to provide education that fosters the growth of the individual personally, socially, and spiritually in order that they may carry on this healing ministry through service to others.

The Associate of Science in Nursing Program, established in 2005, offers an associate of science degree in nursing and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. The program of education includes organized instruction in the scientific, cultural, spiritual and social aspects of nursing with correlated learning experiences. The program also offers a transition course for licensed practical nurses. Nursing career mobility opportunities are also provided.

The ASN program is fully approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing and is licensed by the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission.

The Practical Nursing Program, established in 1964, offers a diploma in practical nursing and eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. The program of education includes instruction in the scientific, cultural, technical, spiritual and social aspects of nursing with correlated learning experiences. The practical nursing program has classrooms in Nashua and Keene. Nursing career mobility opportunities are also provided.

The Practical Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., fully approved by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing and licensed by the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission.

The Health Occupations Program offers a Nursing Assistant course. The course includes 90 hours of theory and 90 hours of clinical instruction.

Also offered is a nursing assistant challenge course for qualified individuals.

The Health Occupations Nursing Assistant program is fully approved by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing and licensed by the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission.