Join Us in the Pursuit of Excellence and Compassionate Care
Graduates from the nursing programs at St. Catherine University proudly embrace the title of “Katie Nurse,” viewing it not merely as a label but as a privilege intertwined with profound responsibility and an enduring commitment. To us, being a Katie Nurse transcends routine duties; it signifies a holistic approach to patient care, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing patients as complete individuals.
Central to the Katie Nurse is advocacy for healthcare access and equity, particularly in underserved populations. This commitment goes beyond the professional realm; it becomes a personal mission to contribute to a more inclusive and just healthcare landscape. Katie Nurses embody the principles of servant leadership, serving as role models for their peers and other healthcare providers.
Multiple Pathways to Earn
a Degree at St. Kate’s
St. Kate’s offers a wide variety of nursing programs through three colleges.

College for Adults
Online and hybrid, undergraduate degree programs open to all genders.

College for Women
On-campus undergraduate programs open to women only.

Graduate College
Online, on-campus and hybrid programs open to all genders.
St. Kate’s Provides Immersive
Clinical Experiences
Nursing students at St. Kate’s benefit from meaningful and varied clinical experiences. They are placed at leading healthcare facilities and community organizations in the Twin Cities area, and in other parts of the nation for online students who live outside of the Minneapolis – St. Paul metro area. Employers recognize the value of the nursing programs at St. Catherine University.
The Benefits of a Nursing
Education at St. Kate’s
- A degree for every stage of your nursing career.
- An education model that empowers undergraduate and graduate students to become nurse leaders.
- Strong ties with healthcare organizations who know the value of Katie Nurses.
- St. Kate’s esteemed faculty incorporate their life wisdom and a passion for social justice as a part of the student educational experience.
- Preparation for a wide variety of careers such as acute care nurses, community health nurses, nurse educators, and nurse practitioners.
- All nursing programs – baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral – are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
- BSN programs are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) and all nursing programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
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