“I’m thrilled to join the Fontbonne family and be part of this new nursing program. I am a native of St. Louis, so building a program in my community is an honor. In addition, Fontbonne’s commitment to excellence, integrity, diversity, and service aligns well with my own personal and professional values.
One of the current challenges for the nursing profession is the need for a more diverse workforce. The growing diversity in the U.S. demands a need to provide high-quality, culturally competent care to meet the needs of our diverse population. The nursing program at Fontbonne hopes to attract students from underrepresented groups in nursing – specifically men and individuals from African American, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian, and Alaskan native backgrounds. I am confident that our values-based curriculum, expert instruction, and small class sizes will give students from all backgrounds the tools they need to succeed.”
The medical humanities minor at Fontbonne University is an excellent way for nursing graduates to distinguish themselves from other job candidates. Courses in the humanities minor apply to the general education requirements for Fontbonne University, so students can pursue this minor in addition to the nursing major by completing only three additional credit hours.
Experts suggest that incorporating medical humanities training in nursing education enhances professionalism, empathy, communication, ethical reasoning, teamwork, and critical thinking. In addition, educating nurses in medical humanities is an effective way to strengthen the resilience of clinicians, which can reduce the high burnout rate experienced by health care providers.
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Questions about the nursing program?
New students are encouraged to contact Lisa Merritt, Director of Nursing.
Current students should speak to their academic advisor.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Fontbonne University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in employment or in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, educational programs, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other programs and activities. Furthermore, Fontbonne University prohibits retaliation against anyone who either opposes unlawful discrimination, assists, or participates in an investigation of a complaint of discrimination, or exercises that person’s rights under any law that forbids discrimination.
