Congratulations on becoming a student in the University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s School of Nursing! We are excited for you to participate in our Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) program. It is our mission to equip you to grow both intellectually and spiritually so that you can effectively serve in the nursing profession. This handbook has been created for your benefit. We hope that this handbook will be useful to you during your time here. You will be held accountable for knowing and abiding by the policies and procedures set forth within this handbook and course syllabi.
The University of Northwestern – St. Paul is rooted in the Scriptures and grounded in the Christian faith. The aim of our BSN program is to provide a Christ-centered, biblically-based, and service focused nursing education. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to assisting you academically and spiritually during this rigorous program.
Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” This has become a well-known verse of the students in this nursing program. During this program you will experience exciting and joyful times, but there will also be stressful times. It is our hope that you take this verse to heart. Be joyful; be patient; be faithful in prayer.
Best wishes and welcome to the University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s School of Nursing!
Sincerely,
Dr. Gale P. Sewell, PhD
Interim Chief Nurse Administrator