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Student
Life
 It
is the aim of Saint Anthony College of Nursing to graduate nurses
who are well integrated in the community and who have had the opportunity
to expand their scope of learning outside the classroom. Scholastic
and recreational activities stimulate mental and social growth and
provide opportunities for leadership and fellowship.
On
Campus
Recreational Opportunities Saint Anthony College of Nursing offers
designated areas where students are encouraged to relax. The Center
for Sports Medicine and Health Fitness at OSF Saint Anthony Center
for Health offers a variety of indoor exercise programs for nominal
fees, and wellness courses are available for weight and stress reduction,
as well as smoking cessation clinics. Students represent themselves
through a student government organization. Student
representatives and alternates are elected to attend faculty committee
meetings and act as liaison between those committees and the students.
The students will be encouraged to plan and participate in a variety
of social activities.
Locally
Local colleges and entertainment organizations offer a variety of
theater productions, concerts and lectures which are open to the
public. Rockford
MetroCentre and the Coronado
Theater, located in downtown Rockford,
feature recognized artists, concerts, sporting events and current
theatrical productions. Rockford has an extensive recreational program
in its many parks which is popular and appropriate to the changing
seasons. Pierce Lake in Rock Cut State Park on Rockford's east side
offers camping, fishing and sailing opportunities.
Spiritual
One
of the goals of the College is to provide opportunities for the
student to develop an understanding of the Christian philosophy
of life and its application in daily living as a person, a citizen,
and a professional nurse. The College of Nursing and many religious
affiliations in the Rockford area offer ample opportunity for students
to enrich their Christian lives. Masses are offered daily in the
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Chapel. These services are open
to all denominations.
Students
have the opportunity to plan special services and are encouraged
to attend services of the religion of their preference. Names of
nearby places of worship are available through the Student Services
Office.
Each
semester is opened with a Mass at the Medical Center chapel and
all students and faculty members are encouraged to attend. There
is a Baccalaureate Mass held at the completion of the Fall and Spring
semesters.
 National
Student Nurses' Association
Students are eligible for membership in the National
Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) upon admission to the college.
The NSNA is a pre-professional organization for student nurses.
Its chief purpose is "to aid in the preparation of student nurses
for the assumption of professional responsibilities." The NSNA is
structure on a multilevel basis which includes national, state and
local chapters. Saint Anthony College of Nursing has a local chapter.
Student
Handbook
All students are given a copy of the Student
Handbook upon entrance. This handbook contains policies and
procedures of the College. Students are held accountable for the
information in the Student Handbook and are encouraged to use it
for clarification. The handbook is revised annually, utilizing input
from the students and faculty. Changes to the handbook are disseminated
to students as needed. The Student Handbook serves as a contract
between the College and the student.
Information
Sessions and Open House
Each fall semester, time is provided for prospective and incoming
students to visit the College. At these sessions, they meet the
nursing faculty and learn about admission requirements, the College
curriculum and the financial aid available. The prospective and
incoming students are also given opportunities to tour the College
of Nursing and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and to hear about
career opportunities available in the nursing profession. Nursing
students assist with activities at the information sessions and
open houses, which are open to the public.
Orientation
An orientation period, held at the beginning of each semester, includes
orientation to the resource center, computer services, the counseling
and health services, and to the College itself. The Mission, Goals,
Philosophy, and nursing curriculum of the College are also discussed
with all the students.
Residence
Nursing students live in housing of their choice while attending
Saint Anthony College of Nursing. The Director of Student Services
will assist students with information about local apartments,
rooms for rent by alumni, or helping students find roommates.
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