Saint Anthony College of Nursing

Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a private, Catholic institution. The College promotes a Christian philosophy in personal, professional and academic settings. Our philosophy reflects that of the Mission of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis -- "to care for the sick, poor, injured, aged and dying with compassion and love." Located on the campus of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, the region's pioneer in cardiac, cancer, trauma and orthopedic care, Saint Anthony College of Nursing provides BSN students with real-world, clinically intensive experiences. Saint Anthony College of Nursing BSN students have the opportunity to gain experience in ambulatory, home health and other specialty care centers. The College and its predecessor, Saint Anthony School of Nursing, have prepared students for the profession of nursing for over 89 years. Throughout this time, the program has been respected for the quality of its graduates.

MISSION

The Mission of Saint Anthony College of Nursing, a private, Catholic college, is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate nursing education. This education, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, is provided in an environment that encourages open inquiry and lifelong learning in order to serve persons with the greatest care and love.

The Goals of Saint Anthony College of Nursing are as follows:

1. promote a Christian philosophy in personal, professional, and academic settings.
2. prepare graduates for professional nursing roles appropriate for the changing health care needs of the community.
3. prepare graduates for the pursuit of lifelong learning and graduate education.

The Goals of the Baccalaureate Program are to:

1. prepare individuals with scientific, critical thinking, humanistic, communication, and leadership skills that are grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and the professional practice of nursing.
2. graduate professional nurses, who as generalists, provide nursing care to individuals, families and population groups in a variety of settings.

The Goals of the Graduate Program are to:

1. prepare professional nurses to assume roles as nurse educators and as leaders in clinical practice.
2. develop the nurse's ability to critically and accurately assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate the holistic health and illness experiences of individuals, families and communities.
3. develop the nurse's ability to analyze and synthesize knowledge in the advancement of the nursing profession.

HISTORY

Saint Anthony College of Nursing, Rockford, Illinois, is a baccalaureate degree-granting institution recognized throughout Rockford and surrounding communities for its excellence in nursing education. Saint Anthony College of Nursing and its predecessor, Saint Anthony Medical Center School of Nursing, have been preparing students for the profession of nursing for over 90 years.

Saint Anthony School of Nursing was established in 1915 under the auspices of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis of East Peoria, Illinois. Since its inception, the school has developed and grown through high quality instruction and valuable learning experiences at excellent clinical facilities, first as a diploma program and later as a degree-granting college. Throughout the years the program has been highly respected for the professional quality and Christian characteristics of its graduates.

In 1986, philosophical changes in nursing education, as well as changes in the health delivery system, guided administration and faculty in the decision to research and plan toward the formation of a baccalaureate degree-granting college. After receiving approval from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the College was approved by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. In May 1991 Saint Anthony Medical Center School of Nursing graduated its last diploma class. In August of 1990, Saint Anthony College of Nursing admitted its first class of nine students. Saint Anthony College of Nursing was accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association in August 1994. In 1996 Saint Anthony College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). In October 2003, Saint Anthony College of Nursing was accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Striving for excellence in nursing education, this upper-division baccalaureate nursing program integrates Christian ideals, values, and practices, while building on a broad foundation of general education courses in the humanities and sciences.

Saint Anthony College of Nursing offers the last two years of a 4-year bachelor of science in nursing degree. These last two years build on the broad base of two academic years (64 semester hours) transferred from another regionally accredited college or university. To this end, cooperative agreements have been reached with several of the community colleges in the area.

In response to national trends and health care demands, the College implemented an additional degree program, a Master of Science in Nursing, in August 2006. This program, designed for the part-time student to complete within three years, will lead to a Master of Science in Nursing degree for nurse educators, clinical nurse leaders and clinical nurse specialists in adult health concepts.

PHILOSOPHY

The Philosophy of Saint Anthony College of Nursing is based upon the example of St. Francis of Assisi, who demonstrated a dedication to and love for the sick and poor. This philosophy is congruent with the Mission and Values of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Mission of Saint Anthony College of Nursing.

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Saint Anthony College of Nursing Courses

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF HEALTH DEVIATIONS
Pathophysiology of Health Deviations builds on previous knowledge gained from anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. It provides the student an opportunity to examine health deviations and their impact on human functioning. It is designed to facilitate the student’s development of nursing systems, thereby enabling the student to manage the health deviations of the individual therapeutically

HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Health Assessment is designed to provide the student with the theoretical knowledge of examining an individual’s state of health within the framework of Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory. The universal self-care requisites are addressed: maintenance of air, water, food, elimination, activity and rest, solitude and social interaction, prevention of hazards and the promotion of human functioning. The student experiences focus upon the utilization of a health history and the performance of physical assessment skills to assemble a comprehensive health assessment.

CONCEPTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Concepts of Professional Nursing examine nursing theories, legal and ethical issues and the professional development of the nurse. Historical, political and social influences affecting nursing practice within the changing health care delivery system are explored.

FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Foundations of Nursing Practice focuses on concepts, principles, and skills basic to beginning professional nursing practice. Scientific and theoretical foundations of basic human needs and selected pathophysiological processes are introduced. The course prepares students to apply critical thinking skills when examining individual responses to health problems of a medical-surgica1 nature.

ADULT HEALTH DEVIATIONS
Adult Health Deviations focuses on the holistic nursing care management of patients experiencing select acute and chronic problems. Theories and concepts related to alterations in health in the adult are presented within the framework of critical thinking and caring.

PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
Principles of Pharmacology are a theory course that introduces the student to the basic principles of drug action and nursing implications within the framework of the nursing process. Specific drugs and the pharmacologic affects of these drugs on the body are discussed. Calculation of intravenous medications is included. Safety and legal implication of drug administration are discussed.

NURSING RESEARCH
Nursing Research provides the undergraduate student with a basic understanding of the research process and its application to nursing and nursing practice. Various types of research and research methods as well as statistical methods will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the rights and responsibilities toward human subjects. Beginning with Orem’s theoretical framework, various nursing theories are explored to serve as frameworks for nursing research.

CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL ASPECTS OF NURSING CARE
Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Nursing Care examines the beliefs and practices of individuals and groups. Emphasis is placed on methods for providing cultural and spiritual care with the framework of the nursing role.

NURSING OF FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Nursing of Families with Infants and Children focuses on the wholistic care of the child-bearing and child-rearing family. The health care focus includes health promotion and maintenance with emphasis on life-cycle therapeutic self-care demands and limitations. The nurse may function as a dependent-care agent in a variety of settings.

NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT WITH COMPLEX HEALTH DEVIATIONS
Nursing Care of the Adult with Complex Health Deviations continues the preparation of the student to provide holistic care to adults in a medical surgical environment. The student will provide comprehensive care in a variety of acute and subacute settings. The student will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention strategies for patients.

NURSING LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
Nursing Leadership and Management in Health Care Systems provides opportunities to apply leadership and management skills to contemporary health care issues influencing professional practice. Opportunities to explore professional practice issues are provided.

NURSING LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
Nursing Leadership/Management in Health Care Systems provides opportunities to apply leadership and management skills to contemporary health care issues influencing professional practice. Opportunities to explore professional practice issues are provided.

COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Community and Mental Health Nursing analyzes the scope of biopsychosocial factors which influence the health of individuals, families, and aggregates within communities. Emphasis is on the integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Nursing concepts, therapeutic communication skills, and elements of group process are integrated into theory and practice in a variety of community and mental health settings.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING-RN
Community Health Nursing analyzes the scope of biopsychosocial factors which influence the health of individuals, families, and aggregates within communities. Emphasis is on integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in a variety of community settings.

CASE STUDIES IN NURSING
Case Studies in Nursing prepares students to critically evaluate varied patient simulations. Emphasis will be placed on preparing the student for success on the NCLEX-RN examination through the use of formal/informal content reviews.
CASE STUDIES IN NURSING-RN
Case Studies in Nursing for RN’s prepares the RN to critically evaluate varied patient simulations.

CATHOLIC PRINCIPLES FOR ETHICS AND HEALTH CARE
Catholic Principles for Ethics and Health Care guides the student in developing a basis for making bioethical decisions from a Judeo-Christian system. The essential beliefs and structures of the Catholic faith are surveyed. The student is introduced to the ethical decision-making process and this framework is utilized in topics pertaining to Christian, nursing, and medical ethics.

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