A message from the Chair…

Welcome to the Nursing department at Rockford College!

Considering a career in nursing? The Department of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. We hope these web pages offer you a glimpse of the exciting opportunities available to you as a student.

Our BSN program offers two tracks that provide educational opportunities for individuals who are seeking a career in nursing or are registered nurses endeavoring to increase their knowledge, expertise, and earning capabilities. The various tracks in the BSN program prepare practitioners that are capable of decision making in the care of individuals, families, groups and communities. Our BSN graduates are prepared and successfully obtain employment in structured and unstructured settings such as acute care facilities, community and public health, and leadership roles in health care.

Our Departmental Mission, which supports the College Mission, is to provide excellence in education through integration of liberal arts learning and professional education that prepare professional nurses to provide quality nursing care to individuals, families, groups and communities with diverse health needs. Students get hands-on experience in a top-rated health care community facilitated by outstanding nursing faculties, which facilitate achievement of graduate competencies. Students are provided opportunity to develop skills as leaders who will be successful in transforming the health and well-being of our communities.

Leadership and governance opportunities for students are available for those who wish to serve as representatives to the college or in the Nursing Student Organization (NSO).

We welcome you to our College and invite you to explore this site to open the possibilities that are before you at Rockford College.

Dr. Julie A. Luetschwager,

Nursing Department Chair