You can change lives
Turn your compassion into a meaningful career
A nursing degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will prepare you to assume a role in professional nursing or advance to graduate education.
- The nursing skills lab provides you with state-of-the-art equipment and simulated hospital learning environment
- Professors with extensive nursing experience help you become a high-quality, in-demand nurse
- Partnerships with local healthcare organizations provide students with access to off-campus simulation centers and opportunities for clinical experiences
- A focus on leadership and ethics distinguishes The Woods nursing degree from the rest
Hands-On Learning
At SMWC, you will benefit from a variety of real-world education experiences.
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There’s nothing like it anywhere in the world
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is home to historic architecture, the shrine of the United States’ 8th Catholic saint, a bustling sports and recreation center, and a community of people who want to see you succeed.
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Our values
We follow in the footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in all that we do as we work to live out values of social justice, spirituality, sustainability and gender equity.
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The SMWC nursing program is accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the regional Higher Learning Commission. These accreditations prepare you to feel confident in entering the nursing field upon graduation. Whether you choose to enter nursing in a hospital, clinical research or public health setting, the fundamental skills you’ll gain from SMWC will serve you well.
