Nursing Program in English
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Nursing Program in English
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Program Overview
This program combines clinical experience and nursing coursework in English. Accredited by the CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), it provides high-quality nursing education while, through service learning and daily interaction, helping you gain the confidence to care for patients in a bilingual healthcare environment.
Live the Language
Immerse yourself in a Spanish-speaking environment where every interaction becomes an opportunity to learn.
Clinical Experience
Apply your knowledge through service learning placements in hospitals or health clinics.
Community
Connect with patients, professionals, and peers while building cross-cultural communication skills.
Ready to learn and explore?
Travel, connect, and make memories — all while earning credits that count back home.
Program Details
Program Availability
Fall
- Start Date: Aug, 2027
- End Date: Dec, 2027
Requirements
- Age: Must be 18+ at program's start
- GPA: 2.5 overall
- Academic Background: Nursing or related field preferred
Program Availability
Fall
- Start Date: Aug, 2027
- End Date: Dec, 2027
Requirements
- Minimum age: 18
- GPA: 2.5 overall
- Academic Background: Nursing or related field preferred
Inclusions
- 6 Nursing Credits (in English): Pathophysiology & Health Assessment
- 3 credits dedicated to Service Learning
- Service Learning in the Health Sciences at Bayamón Health Center
- 3-6 elective credits
- Accommodation: Student Residences
- Day trip excursions
- Small class sizes for personalized attention
Why This Program?
This program is designed for nursing students who want to go beyond the classroom and build the skills needed to care for diverse communities. In San Juan, you will continue your academic path while exploring how language, culture, and healthcare connect in real-world settings.
Academic Excellence
Take specialized nursing courses in English while gaining a broader understanding of healthcare in a multicultural setting.
Cultural Immersion
Experience Puerto Rico through local life, cultural activities, excursions, and meaningful community connection.
Personal and Professional Growth
Build confidence, independence, and cross-cultural communication skills in a new healthcare environment.
Healthcare Across Cultures
Explore how language and culture shape patient care, communication, and health outcomes in Spanish-speaking communities.
Why This Program?
This program is designed for nursing students who want to go beyond the classroom and build the skills needed to care for diverse communities. In San Juan, you will continue your academic path while exploring how language, culture, and healthcare connect in real-world settings.
Academic Excellence
Take specialized nursing courses in English while gaining a broader understanding of healthcare in a multicultural setting.
Real-World Communication
Experience Puerto Rico through local life, cultural activities, excursions, and meaningful community connection.
Personal & Professional Growth
Build confidence, independence, and cross-cultural communication skills in a new healthcare environment.
Healthcare Across Cultures
Explore how culture, communication, and patient perspectives shape the way care is delivered in diverse communities.
Academics
Academic Institutions
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
The Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (Sagrado) stands as Puerto Rico’s oldest private educational entity, distinguished by its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Sites, notably for its Main Administration Building, Portico, and Chapel. Situated on a 32-acre site in San Juan, Sagrado combines a unique campus atmosphere with urban accessibility.
Sagrado’s intimate campus fosters a close-knit community where students form lasting support networks and friendships. As a selective liberal arts university, it emphasizes interdisciplinary education, providing a rich academic and cultural environment for student interaction.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
The Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (USC) stands as Puerto Rico’s oldest private educational entity, distinguished by its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Sites, notably for its Main Administration Building, Portico, and Chapel. Situated on a 32-acre site in San Juan, USC combines a unique campus atmosphere with urban accessibility.
USC’s intimate campus fosters a close-knit community where students form lasting support networks and friendships. As a selective liberal arts university, it emphasizes interdisciplinary education, providing a rich academic and cultural environment for student interaction.
Course Selection
Coursework in Puerto Rico is offered through the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan. All coursework takes place on the university campus alongside study abroad, local, and international students with local professors.Â
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Why San Juan?
San Juan blends Caribbean energy, historic charm, and modern city life. From colorful colonial streets to crystal-clear beaches, Puerto Rico’s capital invites you to study, explore, and experience island life — all with U.S. convenience
- Tropical lifestyle – warm weather, palm-lined beaches, and ocean sunsets.
- Culture & history – walk through Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets and forts.
- Food & music – taste mofongo, dance to salsa, and enjoy vibrant nightlife.
- Easy travel – U.S. destination with no passport required and quick flights to the mainland.
Trips and Excursions
El Yunque Forest
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