Representatives of St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish new pathways for students of the College to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Goldfarb.

The institutions have created two opportunities for students to complete prerequisite requirements at the College, with the intent to complete a BSN at Goldfarb. Students will have the ability to choose from two options:

For many nurses the Nightingale Pledge represents commitment to tough rigor and compassionate care. On January 25, Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing hosted our first nursing pledge white coat ceremony, welcoming new students into the medical field.

During the ceremony Dean and President of Goldfarb, Dr. Nancy Ridenour addressed students, faculty, and guests sharing the history of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation and White Coat Ceremonies.

The following reflection was provided by Rebecca Schamel, a nursing student at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing. Schamel, along with other students, volunteered her time at one of BJC’s COVID-19 Collection Sites and wanted to share her personal experience.

Dr. Reeds graduated with a B.A. in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin, then completed medical school at Texas Tech University where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He went on to the University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital for residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine.

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is now ranked as the No. 1 nursing school in Missouri by the Nursing Schools Almanac. It also is ranked No. 50 out of 100 nursing schools in the United States Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is now ranked as the No. 1 nursing school in Missouri by the Nursing Schools Almanac. It also is ranked No. 50 out of 100 nursing schools in the United States.