Nursing is founded on a commitment of service to others and focuses on the health and well being of society. Nursing practice involves four areas: promoting health and wellness, preventing illness, restoring health, and care of the dying.
Students who are not nursing majors interested in pursuing a Nurse Practitioner degree or a Master of Science in Nursing most often will need to complete the following pre-requisites: Bio 143 and 243 or Bio 247 and 266, Bio 231, Nurs 110, Psych 125, Psych 241, Stat 172.
Typical First-Year Schedule
Fall
- FYS 120 or WRIT 120 or Conversation Program
- World Language
- CHEM 122 or 125
- PSYCH 125 or 241 or SOAN (Sociology/Anthropology) 121 or 128 or 264
january term
- NURS 110 (FY or Soph)
Spring
- FYS 120 or WRIT 120 or Conversation Program
- World Language
- BIO 140
- PSYCH 125 or 241 or SOAN 121 or 128 or 260 or 267
Additional Information
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS COURSEWORK
- Nursing courses from another academic institution will not be counted towards the St. Olaf Nursing major.
- Students may receive credit for OLE Core requirements from other institutions with prior approval from the Nursing Department Chair and the Registrar.
Placement
- Not applicable.
Informational Events
Nurses week in May.
Nursing major social events in fall and spring.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chair, Department of Nursing – Susan Huehn (huehn@stolaf.edu)