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
See the Major Planning Sheet here.
Prior to the beginning of nursing classes in the second year (NURS 211 and NURS 212) you will need to complete nursing assistant training.
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)