Degree in General Nursing

The Department of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences offers a degree in general nursing. You will discover a rich academic experience that combines a foundation in theory and practice with hands-on learning and leadership development in a variety of healthcare settings. You will also get the benefit of being a part of the greater undergraduate and medical school community at St George’s University. With strong international connections, the SGU nursing graduate will be prepared to practice in a number of settings and areas.

This three-year program leads to graduates being eligible to sit the RENR examination for licensure as a registered nurse to work in the CARICOM member states.

The program includes nursing, science and liberal arts courses. And is a minimum of 121 credit hours.

Class sizes are small, facilitating close interaction with faculty and active participation in the classrooms, as well as promoting mutual support and a ready exchange of ideas among fellow students. As a practice, professional nursing classes are interactive, utilizing the simulation lab and clinical practicums.

PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission into a St. George’s University School of Arts and Sciences undergraduate degree program, you must meet the following requirements:

British-model of education students will need 5 CSEC or ordinary level passes, which includes English Language, mathematics and 1 Science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Integrated Sciences, Human & Social Biology and Agricultural Sciences).
North-American model students and others must successfully complete 12 years of primary and secondary school education.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

St. George’s University nursing students complete 3 years of study to obtain a 126 credit degree. Typically, students carry a course load of 5 courses per term during the Fall and Spring semesters and 1 or 2 courses during the Summer and Winter semesters.

STUDY ABROAD

There are possibilities for student experiences abroad, depending on your interests and focus. Nursing and Allied Health Sciences students can gain hands on experience in study-abroad programs in the following areas: San Jose, California (USA); Boston, Massachusetts (USA); Cardiff and Northumbria (UK) as well as others though our affiliate universities and hospitals.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Direct admission to the nursing program.
Nursing classes begin in your first semester.
Clinical placements start in your second semester, with study-abroad opportunities in the sixth semester.
Nursing students graduate with 1500 hrs of clinical experience.
Learning in a multi-disciplinary environment, taking classes with preclinical and medical students.
Learn alongside visiting international nursing students.
Acquire skills and knowledge through highly kinetic curriculum, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation lab
Enjoy the full undergraduate experience with robust undergraduate university life experience.