Mission

Bellin College is dedicated to preparing health-care professionals by providing an intellectually stimulating environment focused on leadership, community service, and lifelong learning that promotes excellence in health-care practice and the advancement of the profession.

Nursing Philosophy

We, the faculty, believe that professional nursing is an interactive, caring process based on knowledge attained from nursing research, nursing theory, the arts, sciences, and the humanities.  With the changing directions of health care and advancements in technology, professional nurses assume leadership roles in health promotion, health protection and disease prevention.  Nurses are responsible for the delivery of effective, high-quality client care in collaboration with other health care professionals.

BCON faculty are facilitators and resources in the learning process.  Faculty are committed to advancing the art and science of nursing through the integration of research and service into nursing education.  We provide an environment that supports a diverse student population, and we pursue excellence in education by assisting students to develop critical thinking skills, professional nursing values and a commitment to excellence.

Teaching/learning is a dynamic process of discovery attained through interaction and engagement.  Faculty implement cooperative teaching strategies in partnership with students to achieve program outcomes.  Students share the responsibility of achieving their learning goals through participation in the educative process.  As co-creators of their learning, students have a responsibility to develop a scholarly approach to learning through assimilation and integration of new knowledge, utilization of technology, and life experiences.

Graduates of Bellin College are prepared to function in leadership roles and to affect political, ethical, and economic issues.  As nurse leaders, they serve as role models for professional nursing practice, community service, and life-long learning.  Our graduates are prepared to address the health care needs of a diverse, global society and its individuals, and are committed to advancing the professional practice of nursing.