About St. Francis Hospital and College of Nursing
Our History:
St. Francis Hospital and College of Nursing is committed to nursing education, clinical learning and compassionate care in service of the community. Our programs combine classroom learning with practical experience to help students develop the knowledge, skills and values expected of a professional nurse.
The college's educational approach is informed by scientific principles, professional standards and the dignity of every person. Program details, admissions requirements and institutional information are published on this website where they are available.
Our Commitments:
- Nursing education grounded in scientific principles and professional values
- Clinical learning that develops safe, compassionate and comprehensive care
- The intellectual, cultural, social, spiritual and moral development of students
Our Philosophy:
We believe that education is the key to all progress and achievement. Hence, the educators of the College of Nursing, and St. Francis Hospital believe that the students undergoing training in this institution should acquire sound values, based on scientific principles and become professionally qualified nurses who will be able to function as a team and be capable of giving comprehensive nursing care.
We believe that they should be capable of serving the sick with a tender compassionate heart following the footsteps of Jesus the healer.
We believe in the all round development of the students with special emphasis on intellectual, cultural, social, spiritual and moral aspects needed for a professional nurse who will uphold high professional standards and promote life and will contribute to the nation.
Our Vision:
Imbued with the Spirit of Jesus, St. Francis Hospital and College of Nursing will continuously re-invent itself in ways that distinguishes the college among its peers, with Innovations in Academics, Research and Activities that benefit individuals and society at large.
Our Mission:
St. Francis Hospital and College of Nursing prepares nurse leaders to promote health, healing and social justice through clinical practice and development of sound scientific nursing knowledge based on the teachings of Jesus, whereby everyone can celebrate God's gift of life.