The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing at Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University’s Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing prepares students for professional nursing practice at baccalaureate, master's, post-master's and doctoral levels. You will also learn methods of interprofessional collaboration that are critical for caring for the whole person, the "cura personalis."

The Trudy Busch-Valentine School of Nursing is renowned for excellence in nursing education. For the last several years, our graduates have had a first time NCLEX pass rate of 94%. In 2021, Niche ranked Saint Louis University’s Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing as the No. 8 best college in the country for nursing. SLU developed the first accelerated BSN program in the country and have the only accelerated MSN program in the state of Missouri. Additionally, U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks our MSN-NP and graduate programs as top programs in their Best Graduate Schools survey. 

In addition to providing an excellent robust nursing educational experience, SLU wants to create an individualized plan to help you achieve your nursing goals! Whether you are considering nursing for the very first time, or you are a seasoned RN looking to obtain a graduate degree, we have over 60 program options to meet your needs. Check out our links below to determine which program is right for you! 

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Accelerated Nursing : SLU

SLU’s A.B.S.N. program is designed for students who already have a bachelor's degree in another field and would like to complete a B.S.N. program in 12 months. Our accelerated B.S.N. program begins once a year in late May.

Nursing, M.S. (Accelerated) : SLU

This direct entry 21-month program is designed for students who are not registered nurses but have already earned a bachelor's degree in another field. You will earn a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and be prepared to sit for both the nursing licensure exam to become a registered nurse and certification as a clinical nurse leader (C.N.L.).

Nursing, M.S. (Clinical Nurse Leader) : SLU

The M.S.N.-C.N.L. program is a non-advanced practice option that will prepare you to function as a clinical nurse leader. The M.S.N.-C.N.L program is offered online in a part-time format and is completed in two years.

Nursing, M.S. (Nurse Practitioner) : SLU

SLU’s online M.S.N.-N.P. program is ideal for B.S.N. graduates who want to become a nurse practitioner. We offer full- and part-time options that range between two and four years to complete. Students are only required to make two campus visits during the entire program, and precepted clinicals can be completed outside the St. Louis area.  Our MSN-NP program was featured on the 2020 Best Online Colleges for Value ranking by Guide to Online Schools and U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks our MSN-NP program in the Best Graduate Schools survey.

Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (Post-Bachelor of Science in Nursing) : SLU

This online program addresses the growing need for doctorally prepared nurse clinicians/scholars and educators. SLU’s B.S.N.-D.N.P. program is a practice-focused doctoral degree that educates you to become an expert clinician, leader in health policy, and catalyst for improved health care delivery within an interprofessional environment. The program requires four campus visits and can be completed in four to five years.

Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (Post-Master's of Science) : SLU

This program is available to students who possess a master's degree in an advanced practice area such as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. We offer two options within the M.S.N.-D.N.P. program: Advanced Nursing Practice and Nurse Executive Leader.  SLU’s 28-credit-hour program requires two trips to campus and can be completed in two years.

Nursing Ph.D. : SLU

SLU's Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree program is an innovative and student-friendly Ph.D. program that prepares registered nurses as scholars and skilled researchers. We offer online and on-campus options with full-time and part-time study plans.