Where a St. Kate’s Nursing Degree Can Take You
As Katie Nurses complete their degrees, new opportunities appear at every stage of their careers. St. Catherine University nursing programs give students the skills and knowledge to grow as professionals and step into advanced roles in healthcare. From the RN-to-BSN program to graduate-level nurse practitioner degrees, each pathway helps nurses strengthen leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to make a meaningful impact. By exploring the many types of nursing career paths, current and aspiring nurses can choose a direction that matches their goals and builds long-term success.
Different Nursing Career Paths
Each nursing degree opens doors to more advanced responsibilities and career options. While the scope of practice expands with each step forward, the focus always stays on providing safe, high-quality patient care. St. Catherine University offers nursing programs that prepare graduates for diverse roles, including bedside care, advanced practice, leadership, and education. These programs connect classroom learning with real-world experience, helping nurses apply their skills in ways that benefit both patients and healthcare organizations. More details about each career path are available through the School of Nursing.
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Certified Nursing Assistant
CNAs aid in basic care under supervision of nurses and healthcare staff. They also monitor a patient’s health status. Additionally, they assist in key activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and movement.
Registered Nurse
A registered nurse (RN) is a highly trained and licensed healthcare professional who plays a crucial role in providing patient care and promoting overall well-being. Using critical judgment and knowledge, RNs are responsible for assessing and monitoring patients, administering medications, coordinating and implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. Registered nurses possess a strong foundation in healthcare knowledge, clinical skills, and compassionate communication, enabling them to address the diverse needs of patients and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Nurse Educator, Leader, Data Analyst
Nurses can combine advanced nursing knowledge with skills in data analytics, education, and MBA-level business concepts through three MSN options at St. Kate’s. The Nurse Educator option prepares graduates for diverse leadership roles that extend beyond traditional academic settings, encompassing corporate, government, and non-profit educational leadership. The Data Analytics path prepares nurses for high-demand roles including nursing data analyst, clinical data scientist, nursing informatics specialist, and quality improvement specialist. Students who pursue Nursing Business Management will graduate business-savvy, prepared to initiate and manage significant organizational change, and ready for leadership careers in nursing and healthcare in corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, higher education, clinical education, and consulting.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Nurse Educator
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Data Analytics
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Nursing Business Management
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
APRNs perform physical exams, conduct and order diagnostic tests, diagnose and manage various health problems, build healthcare strategies to promote patient wellness and analyze patient conditions to ensure treatment effectiveness. The APRN umbrella covers several advanced practice roles including nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, and nurse midwife. Within those roles, APRNs are often certified to practice in a specific patient population and/or practice setting. For example, AGPCNPs specialize in providing primary care for adult and gerontological patients. Another example is primary care PNPs, who specialize in primary care for children from infancy to early adulthood. PMHNPs, meanwhile, specialize in the treatment of patients across the lifespan dealing with mental or behavioral health challenges and practice in a variety of settings.
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