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Are you ready to add to your nursing skill set and become an advanced practice nurse? Saint Joseph’s University will prepare you for the next step in your nursing career with our Master of Science in Nursing–Nursing Practitioner (MSN-NP).

Saint Joseph's Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care is designed for nurses holding an MSN who seek to enhance their clinical skills in the care of adult and geriatric patients with acute and complex health conditions. The curriculum focuses on evidence-based practices, advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning and management strategies to prepare graduates for advanced practice as a nurse practitioner in acute care settings. We also offer a Post-Master’s Certificate in Family/Individual Across the Lifespan as well as a Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MSN).

Saint Joseph's Post-Master’s Certificate in Family/Individual Across the Lifespan aims to equip nurses with the necessary skills to provide comprehensive care to individuals and families throughout their lifespan. The coursework emphasizes developmental theories, family dynamics, and health promotion, preparing graduates to address diverse healthcare needs across various stages of life and to pursue board certification in the family and individual across the lifespan population focus. We also offer a Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care as well as a Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MSN).

Saint Joseph’s University offers a top-ranked four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Philadelphia and Lancaster and the region’s only three-year accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Lancaster. In addition to our four-year and accelerated three-year BSN programs, we also offer a flexible RN to BSN pathway program for students who want to advance their career in the healthcare field.

Saint Joseph's University's Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for individuals who have an RN license and an associate or diploma in nursing. This award-winning program enables busy nurses to earn their bachelor’s degree through flexible, individualized scheduling. For the practicing nurse, we provide courses that build upon your existing professional expertise and provide additional opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Cardiac Sonography is designed for students who do not currently hold a college degree. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) and the ARDMS Cardiac Sonography (RDCS) board exams. You are also eligible to sit for the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Adult Cardiac Sonography (RCS) exam. As a graduate of the associate program, you will receive the preparation necessary to become an entry level cardiac sonographer or echo technologist in a hospital or outpatient center.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology will prepare you for a career in treating ailments related to the heart and blood vessels. This program also offers the preparation necessary to take the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exam which is required to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is designed for students who do not currently hold a college degree. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examinations in Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI), abdomen (Abdomen) and obstetrics/gynecology (OB/Gyn). As a graduate of the associate program, you will receive the preparation necessary to become an entry level general sonographer or ultrasound technologist in a hospital or outpatient center.

Saint Joseph’s University offers the only Associate Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology of its kind in Central Pennsylvania. This associate degree program will provide you with the skills and preparation necessary to become a successful nuclear medicine technologist. You will learn how to take diagnostic images of nearly every system within the body as well as how to operate sophisticated equipment to help doctors diagnose and treat illness. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) exam and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam.

Saint Joseph’s University’s accredited Associate Degree in Radiography will prepare you for a career using X-rays to view tissues, organs, bones and vessels. In addition to radiography classes, you will receive vast clinical experience and guaranteed clinical placements to ensure your success. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam.

Saint Joseph’s University’s accredited Associate Degree in Respiratory Care will provide you with the skills necessary to diagnose and treat pulmonary problems affecting the lungs. This program also provides the preparation necessary to sit for the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) Examination and Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE).

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Surgical Technology will prepare you for a career assisting surgical teams throughout every step of an operation. You will receive specialized instruction, vast clinical experience and guaranteed clinical placements to ensure you have the preparation necessary to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Vascular Sonography is designed for students who do not currently hold a college degree. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) and the Vascular Technology Exam (RVT) board exams. You are also eligible to sit for the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) exam. As a graduate of the associate program, you will receive the preparation necessary to become an entry level vascular sonographer or vascular ultrasound technologist in a hospital or outpatient center.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) offers the opportunity to expand your clinical nursing skills by pairing rigorous classroom learning with time in Pennsylvania’s most advanced simulation lab. From the day you’re accepted, you are guaranteed clinical placements at some of the area’s leading health care organizations.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Cardiac Sonography Certificate is designed for students who have a college degree. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) and the ARDMS Cardiac Sonography (RDCS )board exams. You are also eligible to sit for the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Adult Cardiac Sonography (RCS) exam. As a graduate of the certificate program, you will receive the preparation necessary to become an entry level cardiac sonographer or echo technologist in a hospital or outpatient center.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Cardiovascular Technology Certificate will equip you with the skills needed to succeed in a career treating ailments related to the heart and blood vessels. Designed for students who hold a college degree, this program prepares you to take the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exam to become a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate is designed for students who have a college degree. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examinations in physics Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI), abdomen (Abdomen) and obstetrics/gynecology (OB/Gyn). As a graduate of the certificate program, you will receive the preparation necessary to become an entry level general sonographer or ultrasound technologist in a hospital or outpatient center.

Saint Joseph’s University offers the only Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate of its kind in Central Pennsylvania. Designed for students who hold a college degree, this certificate program will provide you with the skills and preparation necessary to become a successful nuclear medicine technologist. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) exam and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Surgical Technology Certificate will prepare you for a career assisting surgical teams throughout every step of an operation. You will receive specialized instruction, vast clinical experience and guaranteed clinical placements to ensure you have the preparation necessary to become a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). This program is designed for students who hold a degree.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Vascular Sonography Certificate is designed for students who hold a degree. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) and the ARDMS Vascular Technology Exam (RVT) board exams. You are also eligible to sit for the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) exam. As a graduate of the certificate program, you will receive the preparation necessary to become an entry level vascular sonographer or vascular ultrasound technologist in a hospital or outpatient center.