History, Approval, Licensure, and Purpose

History

Methodist College is owned by the Methodist Medical Center of Illinois. In 1900, the Deaconesses of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened the Deaconess Home and Hospital and its School of Nursing.
In March 2001 Methodist College was established in response to national trends affecting changes in the healthcare delivery system, the nursing profession and nursing education.

 

Approval

The Illinois State Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation approve Methodist College of Nursing. The Methodist Medical Center of Illinois is licensed by the Department of Public Health, Division of Health Facilities by the State of Illinois.

 

Licensure

Graduates will be eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to become Registered Nurses, and then to work in entry or beginning level positions in nursing. As necessary, the College will assist graduates to gain admission to graduate school.

 

Purpose

The purpose of the College of Nursing is to provide an undergraduate curriculum that prepares generalists for the practice of nursing. The curriculum extends opportunities to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing to men and women from diverse backgrounds. It also provides experiences needed for effective communication and critical thinking. These experiences include theory and clinical practice needed for mastering the knowledge and skills essential for professional delivery of nursing care in a variety of settings with multicultural populations. The College provides an environment conducive to personal and professional growth, and lifelong learning for students and faculty.