Saint Anthony College of Nursing

You want to make a difference in the world; to show people how powerful love and kindness can be. At Saint Anthony College of Nursing, we’ll help you find out just how far your compassion and your devotion can take you. With a brand new, state-of-the-art health sciences center on the campus of Rock Valley College, you can grow your skills in an environment that encourages open exploration, lifelong learning and service for all people with the greatest care and love. That means more classroom space and more lab space for hands-on simulations, on a campus that encourages you to expand your horizons.

The college has developed and grown by offering high-quality instruction and valuable learning experiences at excellent clinical facilities, and is highly respected for the outstanding educational preparation, professionalism, and compassion of its graduates.

We are a small, private college that fosters close relationships between the community and students, faculty, staff and health care providers. The college transitioned from a diploma school to a baccalaureate degree-granting college in 1990, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. The college launched a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program in 2006. In 2008 the college expanded to a second site at 698 Featherstone Road, Rockford, Illinois, and in 2014 launched the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

The Mission of Saint Anthony College of Nursing, a private Catholic college, is to provide quality nursing and health care education in an environment that encourages open inquiry and lifelong learning, and to serve all persons with the greatest care and love. Leaders in Nursing and Health Care Education, Practice, and Service.

Owned and operated by OSF HealthCare , we are a community of professionals inspired by the example of Christ to serve others with the greatest care and love. We seek students who are motivated by this example to push themselves continuously to improve their skills and better care for people who need it most.

Nurses serve people who are at their most vulnerable, protect their rights and advocate for their wishes. The role of the nurse is a vital one, and that’s why proper preparation and training are central to everything we do. Our goal is to provide future nurses with a base of knowledge in theory and practice, and allow them to master the skills they will need to make a difference when they enter the workforce. Students who truly want to succeed will find that everything they need to seize their future is available at Saint Anthony College of Nursing.