Spring 2025
Classes Start
Jan 13
Session B
Classes Start
Mar 2
Program Overview
Do you get satisfaction from helping to heal others? The Nursing program at RCU will prepare you for a fulfilling and challenging nursing career. You’ll become a socially conscious nurse who’ll be able to contribute leadership and clinical skills in a variety of settings – with both compassion and know-how.
DIRECT ADMISSIONS FAll 2025
We are so excited to announce direct admissions for our nursing program starting Fall of 2025! Direct admissions will ensure you a spot in our nursing program so long as you complete prerequisites with the required GPA!
Participate in a competitive and highly successful program that boasts an over 91% NCLEX pass rate (2023).
Read more below about our Direct Admissions requirements.
Provost to Serve on Regional Healthcare Committee
Dr. Remylin Bruder, provost, vice president of academic affairs and professor of nursing at Rochester Christian University, will serve on the Region 2 North Healthcare Coalition Education Committee beginning in October 2024.
Susan Griffin to Present About Vulnerability in Leadership
Susan Griffin, School of Nursing and Health Studies Coordinator will present at the Business Officers of Nursing Schools (BONUS) annual conference taking place in April, 2025 in Nashville, TN.
(photo courtesy of AACN website)
degree requirements
This program prepares you to take the NCLEX exam in the State of Michigan. Graduates who want to practice in other states should review the requirements of that state via the Board of Nursing link below.
Requirements:
- Students who have applied to Rochester Christian University with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and a B- or higher in chemistry, biology, and algebra.
- In order to keep your spot you must complete the required prerequisite courses with the required GPA.
- Students who apply to RCU with a high school CGPA of 2.25-2.99 might be invited to apply for a Direct Admission spot by completing an essay and interview with the nursing program These offers would be sent at the discretion of the nursing program.
- If a student does not complete the prerequisite courses with a qualifying GPA, the nursing program can still reserve the right to ask those students for an essay and interview for a conditional admission.
As a graduate of the Nursing program, you will be able to support individuals, families and communities as an advocate while synthesizing knowledge from the liberal arts, applied sciences and current research in the delivery of nursing care. You’ll develop a commitment to community involvement and leadership within that community while being able to evaluate communication techniques, and advocate for culturally diverse healthcare practices.
Total Credit Hours: 124
- General Education Core: 37 hours
- Required Support Courses: 23 hours
- Nursing Major: 64 hours
- Student Nursing Association
- Pre-Health Society
Program Statistics
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Graduates hired within 6 months
Jobs filled by Rochester grads
Career Opportunities
Types of Jobs
- Nursing
- Various Opportunities in Hospital and Community Settings
$60,376
$88,900
$98,678
Avg. Salaries post graduation
(Courtesy of Salary.com)
Market Trends
Job Outlook from 2021 to 2031 = 4-7%
Projected job openings (2021 to 2031) = 203,200
(Courtesy of O*Net Online)
student experience
Internships
Clubs
- Student Nursing Association
- Pre-Health Society
Activities
alumni testimonial
Since starting her nursing career, Linda has been nominated for more than ten DAISY Awards, an international nurse recognition program that celebrates the compassion and skill nurses bring to patients.
“I don’t do anything extraordinary – nursing is just my ministry. It’s a calling. You meet people in a vulnerable state. You hold their hand, and you listen. As a Christian, as a mother, as a human being, I know I’m here to save lives. RCU helped me lean into my vocation, and gave me the training and skills I needed to succeed.”
Faculty
Vice-President of Academic Affairs
Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
Executive Suite
(248) 218-2281
rbruder@rochesteru.edu
School of Nursing
Executive Suite
(248) 218-2281
rbruder@rochesteru.edu
Associate Professor of Nursing
Muirhead 118
(248) 218-2409
jcollins2@rochesteru.edu
Muirhead 118
(248) 218-2409
jcollins2@rochesteru.edu
