Careers and Education
St. Mary's School of Nursing
The career goal of the Nursing Program at St. Mary's School of Nursing is to become a Registered Nurse (RN). The Cooperative ASN Program at the school is provided through a partnership of St. Mary's School of Nursing and Marshall University. The length of program is two academic years, and the degree awarded is Associate of Science in Nursing from Marshall University.
Two classes are admitted yearly, one in August and one in January. Applicants are selected on a competitive basis. Financial Aid is available through Marshall University.
For more information or an application, contact:
Admissions Office
St. Mary's School of Nursing
2900 First Avenue
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 526-1415
Click here for the Application for Admission School of Nursing Basic Program
Facts About the School
- Founded in 1926
- Oldest Program in West Virginia still in operation
- More than 3,100 graduates
Admission Requirements for High School Applicants
- High School GPA minimum of 3.00
- Minimum ACT Composite of 21
- At least a "C" on any college courses taken
Applicants With at Least 12 College Credits
- # High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum grade of "C" on any non-nursing courses already completed
- Minimum 2.00 QPA on all college work attempted at Marshall University
- Minimum overall 2.00 QPA on all college work completed
Cost of the Program
Estimated total (includes tuition at St. Mary's and Marshall University, fees, nursing textbooks and uniforms) for the two years:
- In-state = $13,000
- Metro = $16,000
Recommended High School Courses
- College prep track
- English - 4 units
- Science - 3 units
- Math - 2 units
- Social Studies - 3 units
State Accreditation
W.Va. Board of Examiners for RNs
101 Dee Drive
Charleston, WV 25311-1620
Phone: 304-558-3596
National Accreditation
National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission
61 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
Phone: 212-363-5555
or 800-669-9656
Non-Nursing Courses Taken at Marshall University (30 Credits)
- Anatomy (BSC 227) - 4 credits
- Chemistry (CHM 203) - 3 credits
- Microbiology (BSC) - 4 credits
- Nutrition/Diet Therapy (DTS 314) - 3 credits
- English (ENG 101 & 102) - 6 credits
- Physiology (BSC 228) - 4 credits
- Psychology (PSY 201 & 311) - 6 credits
Nursing Courses Taken at St. Mary's (40 Credits)
- # Fundamentals of Nursing (NUR 120) - 8 credits
- Health Alteration I (NUR 220) - 8 credits
- Health Alteration II (NUR 230) - 8 credits
- Health Alteration III (NUR 241) - 6 credits
- Psychiatric Nursing (NUR 225) - 4 credits
- Maternal-Child Nursing (NUR 235) - 6 credits
Clinical experience is included in ALL nursing courses.
Places for clinical experience include:
- St. Mary's Medical Center
- Cabell Huntington Hospital
- Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital
- Health South Rehabilitation Hospital
- Mariner Health Care Center
- Woodlands Retirement Center
- Physician offices
- Other community-based health care facilities
