SXU 'Online Graduate Nursing Program' Ranked No. 5 By US News

CHICAGO – Saint Xavier University landed in the top 5 out of over 200 universities across the United States for "Best Online Graduate Nursing Program" by U.S. News & World Report. This year's ranking marks another remarkable milestone. SXU has consistently appeared in the top 10 for the tenth consecutive year.

“This acknowledgement is demonstrative of the dedication SXU's School of Nursing and Health Sciences has to offering high-impact learning opportunities that prepare nurses to advance their nursing knowledge and skills to enhance the profession of nursing,” said Charlene Bermele, DNP, RN, CNE, associate dean of SONHS.

U.S. News evaluated some 1,832 programs — the highest in the history of the rankings — to arrive at the 2023 list. Of those, 1,730 were ranked. Rankings are based on five main categories: an institution's engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer assessment, services and technologies, and student excellence. Within those categories, the methodology considers graduation rate, best practices, class size, retention rates, time to degree deadline, and the student experience.

SXU scored 98 out of 100 ranking indicators, in the top 5 percent of scores among schools.
U.S. News & World Report chooses institutions who provide strong collaborative opportunities, rigorous curriculum, and diverse online learning technologies that commensurate with campus-based programs. SXU scored 98 out of 100 ranking indicators, in the top 5 percent of scores among schools.

"Our nursing program has a long history of innovation, and we strive to meet the needs and demands of the health care field through advanced nursing practice and transformative leadership,” Bermele said in a news release. “Our easily accessible, affordable and quality-driven online MSN program fosters scholarship, compassion and lifelong learning in our exemplary nurses, who go on to truly make a difference in the lives of their patients.”

SXU touts its MSN program as ideal for nurses who want to continue to work directly with patients while gaining tools and techniques that support superior patient care. Nursing students can select from three tracks: Clinical Leadership, Nurse Educator, and Family Nurse Practitioner. The program is designed to help students refine their leadership skills, engage in high-impact learning practices and build experience in a practicum.

"Our expert faculty provide students practical experience where they are truly part of a learning community that is well-prepared for the changes and challenges of the 21st century health care workplace,” Bermele said. "Our students develop into strong clinicians with a focus on health and wellness across diverse populations.”

SXU's School of Nursing and Health Sciences is one of only 95 nursing programs across the country that is designated a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing.

For more information about U.S. News & World Report's rankings, visit U.S. News & World Report's website. Visit SXU's School of Nursing and Health Sciences to learn more about the nursing program.