Mission, Philosophy & Outcomes
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is a vital part of Heartland Community College and we have based our mission, philosophy, and program outcomes, or goals, on those of the college. Our philosophy guides the faculty in providing learner-centered quality educational opportunities, which will ultimately promote healthcare in the diverse communities served by the college.
Nursing is the blending of scientific knowledge from evidence-based sources with the human elements of caring, empathy, and compassion in order to provide optimal care for individuals, families, groups, and communities.
There are several pathways to nursing education, and Heartland Community College supports these pathways by implementing the State of Illinois articulation policies which incorporate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), *Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nursing (ADN). The faculty believes in the concept of lifelong learning and encourages students to pursue further academic degrees in nursing. The faculty also believes that those individuals who benefit from public education have a corresponding responsibility of service to their community.
A graduate of the Heartland Community College Associate Degree Nursing program is well-prepared to practice in an entry-level professional nursing (RN) position.