St. Francis Medical Center (SFMC) has over a century in providing health care. The Medical center was founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St Francis of the Third Order in Philadelphia. It was opened with the aim of meeting the health care needs of Trenton residents. 1905, 30 years after its establishment, the medical center opened the St. Francis Medical Center School of Nursing. It was a hospital-based program that awarded students a diploma in nursing. Both the school and the Medical center are strongly affiliated to the Catholic Health East and supported by the Hope Ministries. Nursing Program
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Saint Peter’s University (SPU), previously known as Saint Peters College (SPC), was established in 1872 as a liberal arts college known as Jesuit College of New Jersey; a men’s only college. In 1918, the college closed down due to the effects of WW I. When it re-opened in 1930, it started admitting its first female students. It holds strong to its founding Jesuit Tradition and is as such strongly supported by the catholic faith. The college offers undergraduate, graduate, adult, and doctoral programs academic programs from the main campus at Jersey City and the satellite campus in Englewood Cliffs, Bergen
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Established in 1865, Seton Hall University (SHU) has so much history to show for the over a century and half it has been operational. It was established as Seton Hall College by a catholic Bishop as home to shape learners in the mind, body and spirit besides the usual education knowledge. About a 100 years down history, it was upgraded into a full-fledged university in 1950. Adhering to the mission of its founder, it remained a men’s college until 1968 when it became a coeducational college. Nursing at Seton Hall University The nursing field is one with the most programs
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JFK Medical Center (JFKMC) was formed in 1967 serving a tri-county area of Somerset, Union, and Middlesex. The medical center offers out-patient and in-patients specialty treatment health services. Besides offering medical services, JFK Medical Center is home to the JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools which offer a range of academic medical programs including therapeutic sciences, nursing, and medical imaging. Nursing Programs at JKF Medical Center Nursing programs at JFK Medical Canter are offered at the JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder School of nursing. It is one of the 5 medical schools under the
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Thomas Edison State College (TESC) was established in 1971 and was initially located in Princeton. 7 years later, the college moved to its current location in Trenton. It is one of the colleges in the US founded with a mission to educate adult learners wishing to earn baccalaureate or graduate degrees. The college was named after one of the most renowned inventors who gained fame through self-directed learning. With its mission, it mainly offers completion programs to self-motivated adult learners who already have associate degrees. Nursing Programs at Thomas Edison State College The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing offers
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Trinitas School of Nursing (TSON) has a long history dating back to 1891.The school of nursing was founded by the Elizabeth General Education Ladies Aid to be center of professional nurses training. It was established as part of Elizabeth General Hospital which later became Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC). Coming from a diploma nursing school, the Trinitas School of Nursing started offering associate degrees after its affiliation with Union County College. Trinitas School of Nursing Programs Trinitas school of nursing boasts to be a Center of Excellence in nursing education; a recognition given by the National League for Nursing. It
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Founded in 1933, Union County College (UCC) boasts to be the oldest serving community college in New Jersey. The college was established to meet career minded and transfer oriented higher education needs of Union County residents. The college has established a large county presence in both urban and suburban sites through its 3 satellite campuses in Scotch Plains, Elizabeth, and Plainfield in addition to the main campus in Cranford. Union College offers 2-year associate degrees, certificate, continuing education and professional development programs. Nursing at Union County College Health care academic programs including nursing are one of the strongholds of UCC.
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The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) is a complex story of numerous merges, renaming and relocations. Its history can be traced back to 1954, to the then Seton Hall College of Medicine and Dentistry located in Jersey City. From that point, the college became affiliated with numerous medical schools, hospitals and medical centers coupled with change of names and locations. It finally adopted the current name in 1981 and became the largest public health science University of that time. The school of nursing is one of the 8 academic set-ups opened in 1992 as the 7th
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Warren County Community College (WCCC) started offering classes in 1981 as a “College without Walls”. It relied on property from local high schools to offer college courses. It was accredited to offer 2-year degrees in 1988. WCCC moved to its current and permanent location in west Washington in 1996 where tremendous developments have been done. Currently, WCCC offers about 33 2-year degree and 10 certificate programs in addition to the numerous continuing education opportunities for professional and personal development. It operates from the main campus and the Philipsburg Education Center in Philipsburg. Nursing at Warren County Community College WCCC has
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William Paterson University (WPU), also known as William Paterson University of New Jersey was established in the mid 19th century as Paterson City normal school. It remained as a teacher training school until 1936 when it offered its first general college courses to non-teacher students, including a nursing program by 1939. In 1951, the college relocated from Paterson to its current location in Wayne; in the former vice president’s estate. Owing to the increased and diversified academic programs, the “state teachers college” name was replaced with WP College in honor of the vice president. It finally received university status in
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Colby-Sawyer College (CSC) was established in 1837 when a group of ambitious New London citizens requested a Charter to operate a college. The team lead by Susan Colby served as teachers in the college which was then Co-ed. The family of Susan Colby generously donated to the college development and as such the college was named Colby Academy. In 1928, another ambitious president Leslie Sawyer helped change the college into a women’s college and renamed it Colby Junior College. The junior college began offering baccalaureate degrees in 1943 and in 1975, the name was changed to Colby Sawyer College; reflecting
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Great Bay Community College (GBCC) has a long and complex history. From its founding year in 1945 as a State Trade School in Portsmouth, the college has undergone tremendous changes and numerous changes of names. The college has advanced from a trade school to a technical and vocational college and finally to the status of a community college it holds to date. The college had campuses in Manchester and Stratham but in 2008, when the college made its last name changes, all programs were concentrated at the pioneer campus leading to closure of the other two campuses. The Nursing program
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Manchester Community College (MCC) history can be traced back to 1945 when it opened doors to students as State Trade School of Manchester. The school was established with the aim of offering quick career entry options for soldiers returning from the Second World War. As such, the college initially offered technical career training programs only. Through a long history, the college has had numerous changes of names and relocations in three different sites before settling to the current location in Manchester City Center. It prides to be the 2nd largest Community College in the state and offers 2-year degrees, professional
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Nashua Community College (NCC) founded in 1970 forms part of the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH). The college received its current name in 2008 together with the other six community colleges in the state from the common New Hampshire Community Technical Colleges. As a community college, the main emphasis is on two-year degree programs meant for career-entry or for transfer purposes. It also offers certificate courses, workforce development, non-credit courses and lifelong learning opportunities to the residents of Nashua and beyond. The Nursing Program at Nashua Community College Like all other community colleges under CCSNH, Nashua Community College
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New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI), the college destined to become Concord’s Community College was founded in 1965 as an engineering college. Years later, the college introduced non- engineering programs and this warranted the change of name to represent the modern status yet giving credit to the past. The college offers about 30 associate degree programs, 30 certificate programs and the only diploma in Practical Nursing. It is one of the colleges that offer all its programs in one campus location. Nursing Programs at NHTI The college offers three nursing programs: two leading to the associate degree in nursing and the
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River Valley Community College (RVCC) was founded in 1968 to meet the higher education needs of residents of Claremont. The college is located in a rural setting with a rich and diverse culture of students from all walks of life. In the effort to reach-out to more communities, the college has established an academic center at Keene. Qualified candidates can choose from the 19 associate degree programs and 19 certificate and diploma programs. Nursing Programs at RVCC River valley Community College has four nursing programs to offer to qualified candidates. Two of the tracks lead to an associated degree in
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Rivier College (RC) was established in 1933 as a catholic private college. The college was named in honor of Mary Rivier, the founder of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. The college was initially located in Hudson but 8 years down the line, it relocated to Nashua its current location. The college still follows the catholic tradition of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs that are grounded in its original mission of “Education of the Whole Person”. Nursing Programs at Rivier College The Division of Nursing at Rivier College offers both undergraduate
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Saint Anselm College (SAC) was established by the Benedictine Monks of St Mary’s Abbey in 1889. During its early years, the college offered philosophical and theological courses only. By 1895, the college was granted the power to offer other standardized degree programs with a strong liberal arts outlook. To this date, the college holds on to its founding Benedictine traditions and is as such, strongly affiliated to the Catholic Church. Nursing Programs at Saint Anselm College Nursing programs at the college are offered by the department of nursing. The department has three programs: a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science
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St. Joseph School of Nursing (SJSON) was established in 1908 along with the St. Joseph Hospital; it’s mother hospital. The school of nursing started off by offering on-site hospital training for nurses by awarding them nursing diplomas. They discontinued the diploma nursing program and in place of that, introduced a practical nursing program. Later on, the school re-introduced the registered nursing program as an associate degree program. The school serves the resident health training center for nurses under the mandate of St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua. Nursing Programs Offered As a nursing school, Saint Joseph offers only nursing related programs. There
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Initially known as the Health Care Training Associates, Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health (SSNAH) serves the residents of Manchester, New Hampshire as a Vocational and technical nurses training center. This post-secondary vocational training center was established to meet the training needs of students who wish to enter the nursing or allied heath careers from the most basic entry-level points. The school has a curriculum that aims at developing students nursing career with a strong base that enhances career mobility into higher nursing education. Nursing Programs at Salter School of Nursing & Allied Health Nursing programs are the major
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University of New Hampshire (UNH) was founded in 1866 in Hanover to meet the education needs of rural families. In the early years, it was known as New Hampshire College of Agriculture. In 1893, the college received a land-grant in Durham and later, relocated from Hanover to the new and current location. It put more emphasis to liberal arts programs and by 1923; the college was offering a wide range of programs. This led to a legislature that changed its name to University of New Hampshire to reflect the expanded and more diverse programs. Nursing Programs at New Hampshire University
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Founded in 1971, College of Southern Nevada (CSN) prides itself in being the states’ largest institution of higher learning with regard to student enrollment. It started off as Clarks Community College before the name was changed to Community College of Southern Nevada in 1991 and the name was changed again to the current name in 2007. As the largest college in the state, it maintains about 30,000 students annually in about 3000 classes. It offers programs in 3 campuses: Henderson, Charleston and Cheyenne and in 8 eight education centers across the state. Nursing Programs at College of Southern Nevada The
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Great Basin College (GBC) is a rural College-located and serving the communities in the rural settings of Nevada. The college was established as Elko Community College in 1967, before it was renamed to Northern Nevada Community College. It later received its current name owing to the state-wide coverage of its educational programs. The main campus is located in Elko and other campuses and satellite campuses are spread throughout the state-especially in the rural areas. It is a two-year public college with a few four-year professional programs. Nursing at Great Basin College Great Basin College offers qualified candidates a chance to
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Nevada State College (NSC) is a relatively young institution of higher learning. It was founded in 2002 after a deliberative proposal to establish a state-founded college south of Nevada. The college started operations under the stewardship of University of Nevada Reno. However, the college has been near the edges of closure in recent years following the cutting-down of state funding but it’s still crawling to keep open.. Nursing Programs at Nevada State College Nevada state college offers students 3 distinct paths to becoming professional nurses. The college has curriculum that leads to a Bachelor of Science in nursing with different
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Roseman University of Health Sciences (RUHS) was founded in 1999 as a very small pharmacy school in Nevada. In those days, it was known as Nevada College of Pharmacy offering only pharmacy undergraduate and graduate degrees. With intentions of introducing other degree programs being contemplated, the college changed its name to reflect this new idea and became the University of Southern Nevada. The college later added a nursing program in 2006 in Nevada and opened another campus in Utah which also started offering a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2010. Due to the large geographical presence in Utah than
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Touro University Nevada (TUN) is part of the larger Touro College System with headquarters in New York. The college was established in 1970 and its main aim was to enrich and spread the Jewish Heritage. The branch in Nevada was established in 2004 and serves as an exclusive academic health training center i.e. it offers health-related degree programs only. The university follows the Judaic values and observes Jewish traditions although it welcomes students from all walks of life. Nursing Programs at Touro University Nevada The school of nursing in Touro University is mandated to offer five nursing tracks leading to
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Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) was established in 1980 as an independent community college. Initially, the college had operated under the Western Nevada Community College system until a campus of the college was established in Reno. This campus grew and the Board of Regents found it appropriate to split the new Western Nevada campus to another college which became Truckee Meadows Community College. It became the 4th community college in the state. It offers various 2-year degrees, certificates and transfer programs and occupational and career enhancement programs in its main and 4 satellite education centers. The Nursing Program at Truckee
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) was established in 1951 as an extension campus of the University of Nevada Reno. The Las Vegas campus operated in Las Vegas High School until it was able to secure some donations and funds to put up a campus building of its own. Then, the campus was known as Nevada Southern until 1968 when the campus was given autonomy from its mother campus to become a fully fledged independent university with the current name UNLV. UNLV School of Nursing The school of nursing offers 4 main nursing degree programs starting with the bachelors
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Initially located in Elko, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) was founded in 1874. Owing to the small population at that time in Elko, the legislature voted to re-locate the campus at the more populated Reno- Carson City area 10 years later. With the University’s strive to reach more residents in Nevada, it established an extension campus in Las Vegas in 1951. The extension campus grew and was later separated from the main campus to become University of Nevada Las Vegas. University of Nevada Reno-Nursing Programs The nursing programs at the college are offered at the Orvis School of Nursing.
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Western Nevada College (WNC), then known as Western Nevada Community College opened its doors to the first group of students in 1971. Then community college was meant o serve the residents of western Nevada especially Reno and Carson City. The college had a satellite campus in Reno which was later separated as independent campus to what today is Truckee Meadows Community College in late 1979. In 2007, the college dropped its community college name to the current name to reflect the expanded academic outlook. It offers 2-year degrees, certificates and work force training programs in its main campus at Carson
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Bryan College of Health Sciences (BCHS), previously known as BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, has a history that can be traced back to 1922 when William Jennings Bryan donated his home to the Methodist church to establish Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln. When the hospital opened in 1926, so was the Bryan School of nursing which offered diploma nurse training under the hospital. In 2001, the Bryan School of Nursing was granted permission to offer nursing degrees in place of the diploma among other health programs. That achievement led to the change of name to BryanLGH College of health sciences
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Central Community College (CCC) was established in 1971 following a state legislature vote that required each county in the state to be affiliated with a community college. As such, two distinct colleges: Columbus and Hastings came together to form Central Community College, one of the six community colleges in Nebraska. The community college then added two three more centers Kearney, Lexington and Holdrege to the colleges’ fraternity. Central CC services 25 counties of the state by through multiple campuses offering certificate, diploma and two years programs in various field of study. Nursing at Central Community College-Nebraska Under the nursing department
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Creighton University is a Catholic institution of higher learning strongly grounded and following the Jesuit Traditions. Its history dates back to 1878, when the wife of a late rich businessman in Omaha; Edward Creighton donated her husband’s inheritance in support of a school in Omaha through a will. The inheritance was given to a bishop and later, this bishop mandated the Society of Jesus to operate the university. Then known as Creighton College, it started off with two lays teachers and five Jesuits. Since then, the larger family of Creighton became engaged in the development of the college by way
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Clarkson College idea was conceived by Bishop Robert Clarkson towards the end of the 1800s.He had wanted to establish a nursing school in Omaha. After his death in 1884, his visionary idea was taken-up by his wife who helped complete a women’s nursing school in Omaha Good Samaritan Hospital in 1888. As part of the hospital, the school operated as Bishop Clarkson Memorial School of Nursing. Due to financial challenges, the college closed down in the 1950s but re-opened in 1960 as Clarkson College following donations. After re-opening, the college became a co-ed college by admitting the first male students
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The College of Saint Mary (CSM) was first envisioned by Catherine McAuley, the founder of Sisters of Mercy Tradition. When she passed on, Mary Gallagher took-up the dream and established the college of Saint Mary in 1923. The college was dedicated at educating the girl child and so is its vision to date. The college started-off as a two-year liberal arts college but later added other fields of study in its curriculum list. By 1958, the college of Saint Mary had established more campus buildings and better infrastructure and was then accredited as four-year women’s College under the Sisters of
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Metropolitan Community College (MCC) was formed as a result of consolidation of 8 technical community colleges in the eastern region of Nebraska. Following this merge in 1974, the assets, programs and personnel from each technical college in Omaha and those of Eastern Nebraska came together to form Metropolitan Technical Community College. The new campus, set on different locations chose Fort Omaha to be the central Campus of the other 8 campus locations of the college. In 1992, another legislature was passed to remove the word ‘Technical’ hence the current name Metropolitan Community College. Nursing Programs at Metropolitan Community College The
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With its initial location in Kansas, Midland University have come a long through a number of mergers. It was founded in 1887 under the Evangelical Lutheran Church. About 22 years later, the Midland College, as it was known then, moved from Kansas to Fremont in Nebraska. Here, the college merged with Luther junior college to form what was known as Midland Lutheran College (MLC). Recently, in 2010, the college gained full university status and as such, dropped the name ‘Lutheran’ to become Midland University (MU). Nursing at Midland University Nursing at midland university has three major nursing tracks that lead
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Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) like all other community colleges in Nebraska was established after a legislature to merge all junior, technical and vocational colleges into six community colleges. As such, McCook junior college and North Platte junior college joined Mid-plains Vocational Tech College. This merge led to the change of name to Mid-plains Tech Community College but the name tech was dropped to form the current name. To date, McCook Community College (MCC) and North Platte Community College (NPCC) remain as distinct Divisions of Mid-Plains Community College. Nursing at Mid-plains Community College There are three nursing programs at Mid-Plains Community
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Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) was founded in 1981 to offer a diploma in nurse training. The college started under the Methodist Health System to which it is affiliated to up-to date. As the college was expanding, it started offering other allied health programs besides nursing. In 1989, the college was allowed to start offering four year baccalaureate nursing program and master programs were introduced in 2000. Nebraska Methodist College has so much to offer for the prospective nursing student since it is ‘health’ college only. Students enjoy its benefits of a small, private dedicated health institution of higher learning. Nursing
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Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) history can be traced back to 1887. It was established as a liberal arts college under the United Methodist Church of America. The college has developed in size and the number of programs but still holds on the foundation of liberal arts and the strong Methodist Christian learning environment. The university has two campus locations, one in Lincoln which is also the main campus and another one in Omaha. Nursing Programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University Nursing degrees at the university start with completion programs implying that pre-licensure students are not enrolled. The only pre-licensure nursing students
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Northeast Community College (NCC, NECC) was formed as a result state legislature to merge junior and technical colleges. As such, Northeast Community College began operations after merging of Northeast Nebraska Technical College and Northeast Nebraska College. Since, 1973, the community college has been serving Nebraska in an area representing 20 counties. After the merge, it had the names ‘Nebraska Technical’ which were later dropped in 1991 to the current name. It offers 1 and 2-years degree, vocational, technical and liberal arts programs through four centers across Nebraska. Nursing at Northeast Community College At Northeast, future nursing candidates have the opportunity
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Following the implementation of a statewide community college system, Southeast Community College (SCC) was formed. The college was formed in 1973 after vocational, junior and technical colleges in counties in the Southeast Nebraska region merged. Some of the colleges that formed the current Southeast Community college were Milford, Lincoln and Fairbury and Southeast colleges. The college serves 15 counties in the Southeast through three campuses in Milford, Lincoln and Beatrice and 4 extended education centers. Nursing Programs at Southeast Community College Southeast Community College offers nursing programs at Lincoln and Beatrice campuses and online. The programs range from short-term training
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Union College was opened in 1981 after a group of Seventh Day Adventists sought to open a church affiliated college in the Lincoln area. The college is based in Lincoln and still maintains strong ties with the seventh day Adventist denomination. The college has strong Christian values but students from all walks of life are welcome to study at Union. It offers accredited and comprehensive programs in more than 50 baccalaureate majors to a local and international student community. Nursing at Union College Union College (UC) offers a curriculum that leads to the Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN). Three
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University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) was founded in 1881 as an independent Medical College in Omaha. The college operated as a dental college until 1902 when it became part of University of Nebraska System. From that point, pharmacy, allied health and nursing programs were added and by 1942, the college had its first graduate programs. UNMC prides itself to being the only academic medical center in the state and strives to offer quality health care through innovative research in all its health programs. College of Nursing at UNMC The college of nursing at UNMC dates back to 1917. Through
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Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) is one of the six community colleges in the state of Nebraska. Following a state legislature to merge junior, technical and vocational colleges in 1973, the college came into being. Three colleges: Alliance School of Practical Nursing, Nebraska Western College and Western Nebraska Tech College merged to form Western Nebraska Community College area. Although the colleges remained as distinct entities, in 1988, all three colleges dropped the different names to the current name. The college serves western Nebraska counties through 3 campuses in Sidney, Scottsbluff and Alliance. Nursing at Western Nebraska Community College Three nursing
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Custer County Junior College, the college destined to become Miles Community College (MCC) was established in 1939. Classes for this college were being offered in temporary facilities through hosting by high schools. 28 years down the line, the college managed to build its own property through a federal grant. One year prior to that relocation, in 1966, the name was changed to Miles Community College to reflect an expanded college offering a diverse range of academic programs. Nursing at Miles Community College Miles Community college nursing program is approved by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and also follows
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In 1909, Mount St. Charles College was founded by Bishop Carroll. Just over 20 years later, the college changed its name and named in honor of the founder bishop. As was the intentions of the founder, Carroll College still holds to it the Catholic ecumenical traditions of the second Vatican Council. It is a college where students engage in career entry programs with a liberal arts outlook and a tradition of nurturing social and spiritual awareness. The Nursing Program at Carroll College One nursing program is offered at Carroll College (CC) giving students a coursework progression that leads to a
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Montana State University-Bozeman (MSU) has it history dating back to 1893 as an agricultural college. It was one of the states’ land-grant colleges and was offering programs in agricultural studies and mechanic arts. In 1965, the college had advanced in regard to the number of programs and its commitment to scientific research. With this advancement came a new name; Montana State University. It serves as the flagship campus of the Montana State University system. Montana State university Bozeman-College of Nursing The college of nursing is devoted to offering healthcare education and providing nurse training to the rather rural state of
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Montana State University-Northern (MSUN, MSU-Northern) is the sixth oldest university of the Montana State University System. It was established in Havre High School in 1929 and remained there temporarily until its own departments were built at the current main campus in Havre. Then, it was known as Northern Montana College but after joining the Montana State University system, it was renamed to the current name. Nursing at Montana State University-Northern The nursing department at the university offers three programs leading to the award of associate and bachelor degree in nursing. One of the programs leading to an associate degree is
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Montana State School of mines opened doors for the first batch of students in 1900, offering two degrees in mining and electrical engineering. As more programs were added to the school by 1965 the name ‘school ‘was dropped and ‘college of technology’ was added. When the Montana State University system was undergoing restructuring in 1994, Montana Tech (MTech, MTUM) became part of it. This again led to the change of the name to Montana Tech of the University of Montana along with introduction of more academic programs. Nursing at Montana Tech of the University of Montana Montana Tech offers a
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In 1977, a branch campus of Flathead Valley Community College, destined to become Salish Kootenai College was opened. The same year, the tribal council passed a resolution to have a tribal college in Pablo and the reservation branch of Flathead was chosen. The branch campus operated under Flathead but under a consortium of other 12 other colleges of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. Four years down the line, the reservation college broke ties with Flathead Valley Community College to be the first fully accredited Tribal College on the Northwest. With this came the change of the name to Salish
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Avila University (AU) is a Church university; strongly affiliated and supported by the Catholic Church. The university is sponsored by the St Joseph Sisters of Carondelet and started off a women’s school. It has undergone tremendous changes including relocations to new places and change of name. In 1969, Avila college started admitting male students to become a fully co-ed higher center. It remains as a college until 2001 when it became a fully pledged university serving Kansas City and beyond. Nursing at Avila University The school of nursing at Avila University has two nursing programs: a Bachelor of Science in
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Central Methodist University (CMU), dating back to mid 19th century is a church affiliated university of the United Methodist Church. The four year private university has undergone a long of history of acquiring names, changing ownership and merging with other colleges in Missouri. It operated as Central Methodist college from 1961 until 2004 when a vote was passed to change the name to Central Methodist University. This was meant to reflect the extended scope of studies and the general increase in the number of students and service delivery. Nursing Programs at Central Methodist University Nursing programs at the university are
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Cox College has its history dating back to 1907 when it operated as Burge Deaconess Training School for nurses. The initial college was then closed in 1945 due to lack of standardized nurse training facilities. However, after the Second World War, the demand of professional nurses led to the re-activation of the school, which by then had acquired affiliation with Burge Hospital. Lester Cox, whom the school is named after, facilitated the reopening of the college. As a medical college, it offers numerous health programs including nursing. Nursing at Cox College The Nursing Department is one of the main departments
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St. Alexius Hospital (SAH) is the mother to the Lutheran School of Nursing (LSN). Based in St Louis, Missouri, the hospital was established in 1869 by the Alexian Brothers, a family of prominent healthcare providers from Europe. The hospital dispenses its services through three sites and one of the sites, Jefferson Campus is home to their Lutheran School of nursing, as old as the St Alexius Hospital. The school has since been offering hospital-based training for registered nurses. Lutheran School of Nursing Program The Lutheran school of nursing, located at the Saint Alexius Hospital Jefferson campus offers a nursing program
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Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College (GSN-BJC) has a long history. It is a story of two different hospital-based nursing programs: Jewish Hospital School of Nursing and Barnes Hospital School of Nursing. In 2005, the two programs merged to form Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health. In 2007, the allied health and the associate degree in nursing programs were phased-out and the college embarked on a new journey in nursing education. New bachelors and master and doctorate degree programs were introduced and this came with change of name to Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College. Nursing Programs
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Graceland University (GU), formerly Graceland College is a church university of the Community of Christ Church. The college offered is first college education program at Iowa in 1985, where its main campus still remains to be. Graceland University has since established other satellite campuses, one of which is located at Independence in Missouri, home to the school of nursing which dates back to 1910. The Graceland College was awarded the charter to be a fully pledged university in 2000 and hence changed its name to Graceland University. Nursing at Graceland University Nursing at Graceland University is not offered in at
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Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), formerly known as Hannibal–LaGrange College, is an “unapologetically Christian” University, deeply connected to the Missouri Baptist Convention. As a church university, it gives more emphasis on liberal arts studies in comparison to other universities. The university was founded in 1858 and was then located in LaGrange before relocating to its current site above the Mississippi River in Hannibal. Most of the students in the university are of the Baptist faith but students from other denominations have minor representation. Nursing Programs- Hannibal –LaGrange University The nursing department, under the Division of Nursing and Allied Health at Hannibal-LaGrange University
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Lincoln University (LU) is one of the two historically Black Schools in the State of Missouri. This public university dates back to 1866, when it was established to offer teacher training opportunities to African Americans living in Missouri. The university was then known as Lincoln Institute and become a fully pledged university with diverse degree programs in 1921. It started admitting qualified candidates from different races and color in 1954 at Jefferson City. Nursing Science Programs at Lincoln University The Department of Nursing Science offers two nursing programs one at the associate degree level and a baccalaureate degree. It also
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Maryville University (MU or MUSL) is a community focused liberal arts university grounded in the Religious of the Sacred Heart. It was established as a women’s academy by French women who had settled in the Southern parts of St. Louis in 1972. The College underwent tremendous changes, including transition form a women’s college into a co-ed institution. It also developed from a junior college to a four-year degree awarding college and finally to Maryville University in 1991. To this date, this private university holds the heritage of Sacred Heart Order at heart, and is guided by it. Nursing Programs at
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