Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program

Saint Anthony College of Nursing pairs academic excellence with extensive real life experiences. Located on the campus of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, the region's pioneer in cardiac, cancer, trauma and orthopedic care, Saint Anthony College of Nursing provides BSN students with abundant clinical experiences. With over 20 clinical sites in the Rockford area, Saint Anthony College of Nursing BSN students have the opportunity to gain experience in ambulatory, home health and other specialty care centers.

Our newly opened skills lab with SIM man at Guilford Square and the fully equipped Health Assessment lab at the main campus will introduce students to clinical concepts, safety and procedures. With an 8/1 student to teacher ratio, each student has the opportunity to interact directly with nursing faculty who are specialists in their area of the curriculum.

There are several ways to attain the BSN degree. Traditional BSN students at SACN complete 64 college credits in liberal arts and nursing prerequisites at another accredited college or university, then transfer to SACN to take their nursing program. RNs that hold an associate degree may also attain their BSN at Saint Anthony College of Nursing. High school seniors may apply for early entry into the nursing program. Students at Large may take courses with the college, but are not yet fully accepted students.

Whatever route a student takes to their BSN, the opportunities for personal and professional growth are enhanced by the diverse and rigorous curriculum of the SACN Bachelor of Science in Nursing.