The goal of the nursing program is to educate and prepare beginning nursing professionals who will provide quality nursing care and function in leadership positions in the health care system. The nursing curriculum is designed to prepare the graduate to practice as a generalist, independently or collaboratively, with other health professionals in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. Students may be enrolled either full or part time. Nursing courses are offered twice a year to provide for admission to the program either in the Fall or Spring semester. A total of 124 hours is required for graduation.
Professional nursing requires knowledge, competence and compassion.
The diversified skills and versatility needed for nursing practice demands a strong scientific foundation and a liberal education. Nursing courses from other nursing programs are not automatically accepted for transfer credit with exception of those nursing courses for LPN's and RN's covered by articulation agreements with designated community colleges or by the Illinois Articulation Initiative. A strong curriculum. Fully accredited programs. Modern computer and laboratory facilities.