About Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a private nursing college in Rockford, Illinois. It is affiliated with OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center and focuses on nursing education in a clinical healthcare setting. The college serves students preparing for professional nursing careers.
The college’s academic offerings are centered on nursing, including pre-licensure and graduate-level nursing education. Its strengths are tied to clinical preparation, small-school learning, and access to healthcare practice environments through its hospital affiliation. Because it is a specialized nursing institution, its curriculum is more focused than that of a broad liberal arts college.
- Specialized nursing focus centered on preparation for professional nursing practice
- Clinical affiliation with OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center
- Private institution serving students in Rockford, Illinois
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Transfer policies should be reviewed carefully for nursing and prerequisite coursework