Nursing
Become A Nurse Rooted In Faith, Blending Technology and Compassion.
The nursing program, with its emphasis on caring and wholeness, is built on a broad base of liberal arts and professional knowledge. You will learn in a state-of-the-art facility with integration of academic learning with a Christian worldview.
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4 Year Promise
At Roberts, we are committed to giving you a head start in earning income and achieving your personal goals by helping you graduate in four years. In fact, we guarantee it.
Program Highlights
WHOLE PERSON APPROACH
We view students and patients as holistic unique beings with bio-psycho-social-spiritual components.
STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY
Build your confidence during lifelike simulation experiences and clinically-accurate medical equipment.
PREPARE FOR YOUR CAREER
Develop relationships and respect by learning to provide top-notch patient care alongside world-class healthcare providers.
STORIES LEADING THE WAY
Hi, I’m Kayla, a graduate of the Nursing program. Most nurses say nursing school only teaches you so much, and you have to learn everything else on the job… but that definitely wasn’t my experience. Roberts prepared me well for the real world, including my 2-week adventure to serve patients in Costa Rica.
What Will I Learn
“There’s something different about a Roberts nurse.” This is the most common feedback we’ve received from countless hospital leaders.
Have you always wanted to help others? What you’ll learn in the Roberts’ nursing program will help you change lives.
You’ll learn:- The essential skills necessary to provide expert patient care
- How to view your patient as a whole person, not just their diagnosis
- The integration of science, compassion, and technology
Career Outlook
Clinical Placements
- Strong Memorial Hospital
- Highland Hospital
- Rochester Regional Health System
- Monroe Community Hospital
- House of Mercy
- Local Schools
- Community Health Organizations
Careers in Nursing
- Adult Medical Surgical
- Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal ICU
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Cardiac Care
- Emergency Department
- Labor and Delivery
- Long-term care
- Oncology
- Operating Room
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
Roberts Offers the Following Advanced Practice Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
The American Nurses Association refers to modern-day nursing as “the glue that holds a patient’s health care journey together".
They list these as RNs’ key responsibilities:- Performing physical exams and health histories before making critical decisions
- Providing health promotion, counseling, and education
- Administering medications and other personalized interventions
- Coordinating care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals
- Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing
- An associate’s degree in nursing
- A diploma from an approved nursing program
This leads us to the next step to becoming an RN – passing the NCLEX Exam (the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). At Roberts, we’ll boost your confidence in your ability to pass by guiding you through an in-person and nationally standardized preparation course.
After you pass the NCLEX, you’ll have to get a nursing license for the state you’d like to work in.
While nursing can be a very demanding job, it can be highly rewarding. If you’re interested in medicine, patient care, and helping others, it could be a fulfilling choice for you.
Some other benefits of being a nurse include a more financially secure future, a flexible schedule, room for future career growth, and a sense of purpose.
However, becoming a nurse should not be taken lightly as there are more challenging aspects of the job. For instance, you will have to interact with people which may be difficult, work in a stressful environment, and meet intense physical and mental demands.
According to the US Bureau of Labor, the median annual wage for Registered Nurses was $77,600 in 2021. Naturally, the numbers will differ by area, level, field, and position.
Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet individually with a professor to get an overview of the major and your individual questions answered. Our Discovery Day events typically include a Faculty & Services Expo, where you can meet your future professors.
We are committed to helping students meet the financial obligation to earn a degree and advance a career. Our Office of Student Financial Services works to assist all students in their effort to maximize financial aid. We award financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students.