Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. In 1905, Saint Luke's Hospital established a diploma school of nursing, offering a three-year study department. From its inception, nurses were educated at the diploma level, and in 1995, the College earned accreditation as a baccalaureate degree-granting institution.
On May 28, 2010, the College was incorporated as a standalone 501(c)(3) educational institution with Saint Luke's Hospital as the corporation's sole member. Located just north of Saint Luke's Hospital in Westport, the College offers Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in nursing. The BSN Track enrolls students directly from their first two years of college and students who have earned a bachelor's in a different field and would like to make a career change to nursing. The RN-BSN Track is offered online to licensed nurses looking to complete their BSN degree. The Graduate Program consists of three tracks: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nursing Practitioner (AG-ACNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Nurse Educator. Graduate classes are entirely online for the nurse educator program and mostly online for the AG-ACNP and FNP programs. The AG-ACNP and FNP program requires 2-3 on-campus visits during the program.
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences is an educational leader serving exceptional students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing and other health professions. As an independent institution of higher education closely affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital, the College seeks to prepare health professions leaders to effectively meet the healthcare needs of diverse populations in complex organizations and various settings. A broad base of knowledge derived from general education studies is integrated into each program as a foundation for personal growth, professional education, and practice. A stimulating academic environment focuses on the discovery, scholarship, and practice to address nursing and other healthcare services' societal needs.
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences aspires to be a leading educational institution for preparing professionals in the healing arts. Further, we seek to continue our collaborative relationship with the region's quality leader, Saint Luke's Hospital, and Saint Luke's Health System, thus affording our students leading-edge clinical, educational opportunities. We envision growing to become a comprehensive college of health professions with students pursuing educational programs in multiple disciplines.
Accountability is being responsible for consistency and fairness in our thoughts and actions. Integrity is individual responsibility and equality through a mutual commitment to each other and the College. Knowledge is the preparation of intelligent, humble, and passionate caregivers for service to others. Professionalism is responsibly and efficiently demonstrating excellence to every population we serve. Excellence is a consistent dedication to being the best. Respect is a positive regard for each other through our actions and open and honest dialogue. Leadership is providing results through an efficient and ethical approach to our work.
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