College of Nursing and Allied Health
General Information
College of Nursing is a private, upper division baccalaureate degree granting institution established in the tradition of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart. The College is approved by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 3 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 and the National League for Nursing, 350 Hudson St., New York NY 10014.
Logo:
The logo of College of Nursing reflects the mission of the College and the unique philosophy of its education program. The College motto, "For God and Humanity", is represented by the ascending and descending triangles, depicting its grounding in the needs and resources of the earth and its reach to embrace a comprehensive ministry of holistic health care. Its philosophic framework is depicted in the center structure representing humanity, our environment, health and nursing joined as a whole, surrounding and providing the support for the College, which is signified by its initials. The initals further depict the collaboration between students and the College where the art and science of nursing are drawn together to prepare practitioners to extend the service mission of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart.
Mission:
The mission of College of Nursing is the education of the student as a holistic person, who will function as an accountable practitioner of nursing with respect for human life. The educational program builds upon and integrates knowledge and values from general education courses in the liberal arts and sciences, which the students obtain from other colleges and universities. The Franciscan values of service, awareness, growth, and simplicity form the distinctive characteristics of the College and provide direction for carrying out the mission of the College.