St. Luke's School of Nursing

09/04/2026

📚✨ New semester, new beginnings! ✨📚

The halls are buzzing again as our faculty and students kick off a brand-new semester! 🎉

Fresh goals, new challenges, new memories—and plenty of learning ahead! 🩺💙 We’re so excited to see what this semester has in store for our SON family!

Welcome back, everyone! Let’s make it a great one! 🙌📖

09/04/2026

🎓💙 Thinking about a career in nursing? Come see what St. Luke’s School of Nursing has to offer!

Join us for our Open House on Thursday, September 10 | 6–8 PM!

Tour our facility, meet faculty & current students, learn about admissions and financial aid, and get your questions answered! 🩺✨

📍 915 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA

Scan the QR code to register! We can’t wait to meet you! 💙💛

09/03/2026

🎉 Cheers to an Incredible Career! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Deborah Martin DNP, RN, CCRN on her retirement! 💙

Dr. Martin’s St. Luke’s story began on January 4, 1974, when she graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She says her graduating class is a truly special group! The friendships they built while balancing nursing classes and navigating those strict house-mother dorm days are still thriving today. Many continue to get together as often as they can and remain active members of the St. Luke's School of Nursing Alumni Association , where Dr. Martin serves as Correspondence Secretary. 💙

Dr. Martin began her nursing career at St. Luke’s in 1974, working in med/surg before becoming an Emergency Room nurse, a role she held until 1981. She continued working with various agencies before bringing her talents to Quakertown Hospital in 1984, where she worked full-time as a Critical Care/ICU nurse until beginning her Nursing Instructor Era in 2004. She has even maintained her per diem status to this day!

In 2004, Janet Sipple hired Dr. Martin as an adjunct instructor at St. Luke’s School of Nursing, beginning an incredible teaching career. She most notably taught Nursing 8 from 2006–2024, was honored with the St. Luke’s Nursing Excellence Award, and most recently served as the Nurse Faculty Support Liaison for the SON.

For the past 22 years, Dr. Martin has shared her knowledge, wisdom, dedication, sunny smile, and positive energy with generations of nursing students and faculty. Her impact on the SON has been immense, and we will certainly miss seeing her smiling face in the hallways! ☀️💙

Congratulations and THANK YOU, Dr. Martin, for an incredible career and 22 years of dedication to St. Luke’s School of Nursing! We wish you all the best in this next chapter. 🎉🥳

Enjoy retirement—you’ve earned it! 💙

08/31/2026

✨ ONE. MORE. SLEEP! ✨

Tomorrow is the BIG day! 🩺💙 Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the St. Luke’s School of Nursing family — the Class of 2028 SP E/W! 🎉

We had a great time at orientation and can’t wait to watch you learn, grow, and make memories over the next 20 months! 📚🩺

Good luck, Class of 2028 SP E/W! Your nursing journey starts TOMORROW! 🎓💙 We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! ✨

08/18/2026

What a night to celebrate! 🎓💛

Last Thursday, we had the honor of celebrating 54 incredible St. Luke’s School of Nursing graduates as they officially closed one chapter and began an exciting new one in their nursing journeys.

We are SO proud of everything they have accomplished! We had a wonderful evening celebrating them in a beautiful ceremony steeped in tradition, surrounded by the people who supported them every step of the way.
Now, it’s on to the NCLEX! 📚🩺✨

Good luck to each and every one of you! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish in your nursing careers. Your St. Luke’s family will be cheering you on every step of the way! 💛
Congratulations, graduates! You did it! 🎉🎓🩺

08/17/2026

Survived Nursing 1 and 2A ✔️✔️

Enjoy your break Future Nurses!🩺💙 See you next semester!🥳

08/14/2026

Congratulations to our newest Graduates! We are of all you!

We are proud to celebrate the 172nd Commencement of the St. Luke's School of Nursing.

Each graduate represents more than academic achievement. They are future caregivers, advocates and trusted partners in the health of our communities. From comforting patients during difficult moments to helping families navigate life's biggest challenges, their work will make a difference every single day.

To our graduates: Thank you for choosing a profession built on compassion, skill and service. St. Luke's is proud to be part of your journey and excited to see the impact you will have on the lives of those who place their trust in your care.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 💙



Learn more about the St. Luke's School of Nursing: https://www.slhn.org/school-of-nursing

08/14/2026

Retirement Cheers! 🎉💛

Closing the door on an amazing career! 🎓👩‍⚕️ Please join us in congratulating Instructor Donna Pavlovic, MSN, EdM, RN on her retirement! 🥳

Donna isn’t just a beloved instructor—she’s also a St. Luke’s School of Nursing alumna! 💛 She has spent her career caring for others and, most recently, sharing her knowledge and passion with our Nursing 8 (E/W) students.

From caring for patients to inspiring future nurses, Donna has made an incredible impact on the St. Luke’s community. We are so grateful for her many years of service and dedication. 👩‍⚕️✨

We will miss you, Donna! Wishing you a retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, new adventures, and plenty of time to enjoy all the things you love!

Congratulations, Donna, and thank you for everything! 💛

08/11/2026

08/05/2026

🎉🐄 Congratulations to the winners of our first-ever SON Meat Raffle! 🐮🥳

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and supported our amazing SGA/SNA students. Your generosity helps make so many great opportunities possible! ❤️

🏆 1st Place: Tia C.
🥈 2nd Place: Ryan K.
🥉 3rd Place: Nelson E.

Be sure to keep an eye on our page for more fun ways to support our students... and don't forget to order your 🌼 fall mums before the fundraiser ends! 🍂💛