Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

West Suburban College of Nursing

Work 3 Erie Court Oak Park, IL 60302
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Web site: http://www.wscn.edu/
Unranked School

Overview : West Suburban College of Nursing

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: N/A
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 237
Setting: suburban
Endowment: N/A
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 2/1
Application fee: $30
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: N/A
Selectivity: N/A
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $21,536
Mission  
School mission: Vision, Purpose & Values Vision West Suburban College of Nursing will set the standard for professional nursing and health science education within an integrated Catholic healthcare system in metropolitan Chicago. Purpose West Suburban College prepares students for professional careers in a Catholic health care environment by providing undergraduate and graduate learning experiences, service learning and research. Values The core values of the Resurrection Health Care System are: Compassion: Fosters in us a sensitivity to the spiritual, physical, psychological and emotional needs of every individual inspiring each to find comfort and hope. Accountability: Call us to responsible stewardship of the human and material resources/assets of the organization. Respect: Commits us to honor the dignity and diversity of each individual as a person created and loved by God and inherently valuable member of the community. Excellence: Empowers us to do our best in all that we do as we work individually and collectively to meet the needs of those we serve and our co-workers. Service: Commits us to give of ourselves in order to respond appropriately to the needs of others. The college principles described in the following section correspond with the values of Resurrection. Both the College and Resurrection Health Care are committed to community health care and dedicated to nursing education, as wall as a strong dedication to service to the poor and underserved. Supporting College Principles The West Suburban College of Nursing community, including faculty, staff and students, is committed to the highest standards of educational excellence, building upon a liberal arts and science foundation. We emphasize quality teaching and value scholarly activity. We are dedicated to the development of persons into knowledgeable, caring, responsive, and self-directed individuals. Those who choose to be a member of this community agree to: Respect all persons. Advocate for the pursuit of personal and academic excellence. Show concern and kindness towards others. Practice personal and academic integrity. All members of this community must embody these values, hold each other accountable, and not tolerate behavior that disregards these values.

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