Mission Statement and Philosophy

Mission Statement

The Associate Degree Nursing Program functions within the framework of the mission and goals of Morton College. The Nursing Program at Morton College is committed to offering exemplary teaching and learning experiences in preparing professional nurses for ethical practice and community service with a commitment to life-long learning. The goals of the nursing program align with that of the college.

Program Philosophy

The Morton College Nursing Program believes that the education of prelicensure nurses is accomplished through an understanding of the needs of the adult learner and by applying the principles of evidence-based teaching practices. To achieve this, the faculty and students are dedicated to creating educational experiences that encompass:

  • Caring and compassion

  • Ethics and integrity

  • Diversity

  • Human dignity and social justice

  • Inquiry and critical thinking

  • Communication and collaboration

  • Accountability and responsibility

  • Life-long learning

Professional nursing practice is both an art and a science that provides care in varied healthcare systems, centered on individuals, families, communities and populations encompassing:

  • Evidence-based best practices

  • Safety and quality improvement

  • Informatics and technology

  • Advocacy

  • Communication and collaboration

  • Provision of education

  • Wellness promotion, injury prevention and disease management

Accreditation

The Morton College nursing program at Morton College, located in Cicero, Illinois, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326,
404-975-5000.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation with removal of conditions (August 28, 2025). Next site visit is Spring 2033.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

95% of our students are getting jobs as RN/s right after graduation and passing NCLEX.