Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is a small, private, Catholic, single-purpose institution. The College, founded and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, is enriched by the Sisters' heritage who has a mission of caring and commitment to quality health care.
The College is located in Peoria, Illinois, on the campus of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, extensive, tertiary health care and teaching institution.
The College provides nursing education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The upper-division baccalaureate program prepares men and women for the practice of professional nursing. This program builds upon and incorporates knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences. The graduate program builds upon prior nursing knowledge and experiences and prepares the nurse for advanced nursing roles.
The College offers opportunities for the personal and professional development of the student. The primary commitment of the College is to undergraduate and graduate nursing education. The College encourages the faculty and students' participation in scholarly activities that contribute to learning, nursing, and health care.
The College serves the community by providing competent entry-level and advanced practitioners responsive to society's changing health needs and the health care system. The College serves the community through participation in health-related activities and organizations.
The philosophy of Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, developed by the faculty, is congruent with the Corporate Philosophy and Corporate Mission Statement of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. It is in accord with Catholic philosophy and follows Saint Francis of Assisi's ideals, who had a great love for God and humankind, incredibly the sick and the poor.
We believe God creates each person with a mortal body and an immortal soul whose ultimate aim is eternal salvation. We believe each person born with intellect and free will, has personal dignity and natural rights with associated responsibilities to God, humankind, and society.
The individual, a member of society, is an adaptive being who is continually interacting with the environment while striving toward self-actualization throughout the life cycle. We believe society is a multicultural system composed of interdependent individuals, families, groups, and communities. Society is responsible for providing a health care system that is responsive to changing knowledge, technology, and human resources, and is accessible to its members.
The faculty believe health is a dynamic state in which the individual adapts to one's internal and external environments. There is a state of physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual well-being. We believe that health encompasses both wellness and illness. Inherent in the individual's rights is the right to attain optimal health and access to health care.
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is dedicated to providing students with technology to help them reach a higher plateau of learning. To accomplish this, we analyze current trends and implement those that will benefit our students.
The financial assistance offered by Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is not like any other. We do not just help you fill out forms. We can connect you to a wide variety of resources. What makes our Student Finance Office different is the individual attention we can give every student. This past year, some financial aid was received by 91 percent of our graduate students and 87 percent of the undergrads.
Unlike larger institutions, we do not just give you forms to fill out. Because of our deep roots in the community, we help our students access a wide variety of outside resources, from public and private agencies, as well as generous individuals, clubs, and organizations.
At this current economic crisis, we know more and more students are experiencing financial troubles ... but that means we need to be very creative and use every possible resource. We are deeply committed to helping students get into school, stay in school, and achieve their dreams. Come and see us! We are here to help you with the process of financing your education.
A variety of scholarships, grants, and loans are available from many community organizations, civic and religious groups, foundations, and government agencies. The College of Nursing participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Family Loan Programs, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program (MAP), the Veterans Educational Benefits Program (V.A.), and various tuition assistance programs employers.
Masters nursing education prepares the advanced practice nurse who functions autonomously in a variety of roles and integrates theory, research, and practice for the improvement of client care and the advancement of the nursing profession.
We believe the Judeo-Christian tenets underlying the nursing education at Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing promote values essential for developing a personal and professional philosophy of God and humankind. These values, inculcated throughout the curriculum, guide the learner to evolve into an ethical and accountable professional nurse.

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