Mission
The mission of Loyola’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing is to educate and inspire future nurses to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world, in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of care for the whole person and excellence in learning. Nursing students are prepared to exercise exceptional clinical judgment and provide patient-centered care in all healthcare settings and across the span of human life, with particular emphasis on serving the medically underserved.
Educational Philosophy
Loyola's BSN program emphasizes the Jesuit values of cura personalis (care for the whole person), social justice, and ethical responsibility. These principles are woven throughout the coursework and clinical experiences, ensuring that nursing graduates are skilled professionals, compassionate caregivers, and principled leaders. The program’s mission and educational philosophy guide its curriculum, learning aims and activities, and student evaluation. These span from first-year students' two professional development seminars to the senior-year health-equity-focused capstone and transition into professional nursing.
Partnership with Mercy
Loyola is proud to partner with Mercy Medical Center, a hospital recognized nationally for nursing excellence. Mercy welcomed the inaugural class of Loyola’s nursing students in fall 2025.
Licensure
Loyola University Maryland’s BSN program has been approved by Tthe Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON). Graduates of Loyola’s BSN program are eligible for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Maryland. Maryland is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact for RN licensure. For more information on the multistate compact licensure, visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website on the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and APRN Compact. See more licensure information and disclosures.