The Conway School of Nursing is built on the dual desires to serve and to heal, strengthened by a rich heritage of Catholic teachings and Christian values. We prepare nurse leaders for a fulfilling career in the nursing profession — and to be a light to the world.

## Nursing Is More Than a Profession. It's a Calling.

At the Conway School of Nursing, we form nurse leaders to respect the dignity of every person and to care for and heal patients as whole human persons — mind, body, and spirit.



 

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     View Our Mission Statement, Goals, & Philosophy  *Strengthened by a rich heritage of Catholic teachings and Christian values, the Conway School of Nursing prepares professionally educated nurses to engage in and transform nursing practice, leadership, education, and research. Fostering a profound sense of vocation in nursing, we provide compassionate and ethical care, respecting the dignity of every person. We are committed to the advancement of nursing knowledge through moral reasoning, scientific inquiry and other scholarly activity.*

[Goals of the Conway School](/explore-our-school/mission-philosophy/conway-school-goals "Goals of the Conway School") | [Our Statement of Philosophy](/explore-our-school/mission-philosophy/statement-philosophy "Statement of Philosophy")

 

 

 

 

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## Service, Faith, and Academic Excellence Since 1935

Established in 1935, our academic programs have long provided outstanding nursing education that clearly emphasizes the role of ethics, values, and spirituality in health care. With a history that has seen our students become leaders and experts in their fields, we always aspire to continue that trend with each generation.



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### Ranked 28th in the Nation

Our undergraduate nursing program is ranked 28th in the nation by *U.S. News & World Report*, representing our ongoing commitment to excellence.

 

- [ Explore Our Programs ](/programs-admission)
- [ More About Our History ](/about)
 
 

 

 

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### A Model Grounded in Respect & Compassion

We are guided by the "Trilogy Model" of nursing that is grounded in three life-affirming principles: Human Dignity, Human Freedom, and Human Flourishing.

 

- [ Learn More About the "Trilogy" Model" ](/explore-our-school/mission-philosophy/trilogy-model-nursing)
 
 

 

 

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### Dedicated to Service & Science

Our mission and philosophy focuses on education, scientific inquiry, and service, alongside our devotion to the teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Christian faith.

 

- [ Our Statement of Philosophy ](/explore-our-school/mission-philosophy/statement-philosophy)
- [ The Science of Nursing: See Our Areas of Research ](/explore-our-school/mission-philosophy/science-nursing-our-areas-research)
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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### A Welcome Message from the Dean

*"We believe in each individual’s life-long journey to achieve the good. All members of the Conway School of Nursing community are invested in your success."*

Read a welcome message from Marie T. Nolan, Dean of the Conway School of Nursing, as we invite you to explore our School.

[View the Dean's Welcom](/explore-our-school/mission-philosophy/deans-welcome "Dean's Welcome")e