School ofNursing
With a combination of in-class knowledge and real-world experience, you’ll graduate with a practical nursing education that pays dividends immediately.
Preparing Healthcare Heroes
For over 100 years, The College of St. Scholastica has been preparing nurses for successful careers in healthcare. The School of Nursing programs respond to the health care needs of both rural and urban areas, especially underserved populations, and residents with mental health needs.
The local community offers professional internships and applied learning opportunities along with unique social venues and activities in the great outdoors. Campuses throughout the region provide flexible formats, including online and in-person educational experiences.
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.
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.
Undergraduate Programs
Doctorate Programs
Meet the Dean
Sheryl Sandahl, DNP, APRN, CPNP, FNP-BC, MPH, MSN
Dean of Nursing
218-723-6390
ssandahl@css.edu
Dean Sandahl earned a BSN from St. Olaf College; a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Minnesota — Twin Cities; and a Master’s in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) from Case Western Reserve University
Her interests include curriculum development and assessment, simulation, collaborative testing and role development in nursing.
