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Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Leadership, discipline and a heart for service help veterans succeed in the military — and in nursing. St. Scholastica’s Veteran to BS in Nursing (VBSN) offers a military-friendly path for veterans to transition into nursing careers through a BSN program for veterans.

Nursing Programs for Veterans with Support and Credit for Service

St. Scholastica’s well-established nursing program has prepared thousands of professionals now serving in hospitals and healthcare settings across the region. Today, our military-friendly nursing programs are helping veterans transition into rewarding healthcare careers through dedicated support and education.

Designed specifically for veterans, St. Scholastica’s Veteran to BS in Nursing (VBSN) is the only undergraduate offering of its kind on a main campus in the Upper Midwest. You’ll receive personal advisement and academic support from faculty who are military veterans. Throughout the program, you’ll progress in a cohort of fellow veterans, building a strong sense of community and shared purpose.

We understand that the skills and qualities you gained in the military make you excellent students and job candidates. That’s why we’ll work to find creative ways to make sure you’re awarded generous credit for your military experience and education.

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Program Overview

Program Benefits

The Veteran to BS in Nursing has several benefits for military nursing students:

Veteran cohorts progress through the undergraduate nursing program together
Personal advisement and academic support from a military veteran faculty member
CNA waived for veterans with a medical background that included fundamental nursing skills
Opportunities to use innovative technologies that allow students to enhance their educational experiences and visit patients virtually
Generous credit awarded for military experience and education
St. Scholastica is a military-friendly college dedicated to helping veterans succeed

Why Should Veterans Consider a Career in Nursing

Critical thinking, time management, leadership. These are a few of the many skills gained in the military that translate into a successful career in nursing.

The Veteran to BS in Nursing program is designed to build community among veteran nursing students and acknowledge the skills gained in the military.

Maximizing Your Benefits

The College of St. Scholastica is committed to making college affordable for members of our nation’s military. We also have generous financial aid packages and scholarships to enhance the accessibility of your education.

Advising and Support

You learned a lot from your time in the military, now it’s time you get credit for it. Our academic advisors will work with you to get every possible credit out of your military training and transcript and craft an academic plan that’s unique for you.

Our Veterans Resource Center will help you stick to this plan. In addition, our leave policy will let you take time for training and deployments and pick up right where you left off.

Career Outlook

Nursing programs for veterans offer a direct path into one of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare. As the demand for highly educated registered nurses continues to rise, earning your BSN prepares you to meet workforce needs and advance your career.

The demand for registered nurses is rising rapidly
Projected job growth of 6% from 2023-2033, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Institute of Medicine called for 80% of the nursing workforce to hold at least a bachelor’s degree by 2020, setting a vision for nursing. In 2020, they produced a set of recommendations as a blueprint for improving nursing education and career preparation.

Choosing a BSN program for veterans positions you to enter the healthcare workforce with strong leadership skills, clinical expertise and a degree aligned with the future of nursing practice.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at the College of St. Scholastica are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Board Approved

The College of St. Scholastica’s pre-licensure degree program, the Bachelor’s to DNP with APRN concentration degree program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program are approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

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Early Admission Pathway — Joining Forces Program

The Joining Forces program is a criteria-based early admission pathway available to military veteran nursing students at St. Scholastica.

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