The partnership between Fontbonne University and Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College allows you to complete your first two years of college at Fontbonne and then seamlessly transfer your credit into a nursing program to complete the bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN).

Nursing Program Highlights

• Complete 55 credit hours of prerequisite and general education coursework at Fontbonne.
• Achieve a 3.0 or better GPA and be eligible to apply for admission to the nursing program at Barnes-Jewish College after your first semester. (This is a popular program — there may be a waiting period before admission.)
• Once accepted, complete your remaining prerequisites at Fontbonne with a GPA of 3.0 (cumulative undergraduate and core prerequisites).
• At Barnes-Jewish College, you will complete a full-time, five-term program composed of 66 credit hours of nursing coursework.
• Barnes-Jewish daytime classes are held during summer, fall, and spring terms. Students must be available a minimum of 30-40 hours per week. Course work and simulation labs take place during the day or evenings, and clinical experiences take place during the day, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Graduate prepared to care for patients and their families in hospitals, the community, or other settings, or pursue a higher degree in nursing.
• To pursue an RN, eligible graduates must also pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX).