Allen College

Allen College has a tradition of more than 90 years of excellence in healthcare education. Allen College students may enroll in the following degree programs: Associate of Science in Radiography, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education degree programs. We are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

We are located on a beautiful campus in Waterloo, Iowa. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area combines the diversity of a large city with the friendliness of a small town. Residents value their high quality of life and strive to maintain it. The metro area offers a setting appropriate for nearly every occasion-from shopping and dining at an increasing number of retail areas and restaurants, to leisurely walks along nature trails and exhilarating nights at concerts, shows or sporting events.

Allen College challenges students with dynamic learning opportunities. Its academic degree programs thrive in an environment that will facilitate student achievement of academic excellence and clinical competence with emphasis on the art of human caring. While students planning to seek admission to Allen College may complete general education requirements at any regionally-accredited college or university, Allen College has special transfer arrangements for general education completion with the University of Northern Iowa, Wartburg College, Hawkeye Community College, Loras College, Central College, Simpson College, Northwest Iowa Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, Aultman College, Northeast Iowa Community College, The University of Iowa, and Drake University. Allen College also maintains clinical study agreements with numerous area health care agencies and providers. The bridge with these institutions and providers maximize learning opportunities by combining the strengths of our clinical learning component with the traditional college environment and activities.

Allen College will be:

• Known for quality graduates and exceptional education experiences.
• Built on a model of collaborative partnerships.
• A highly accessible enterprise providing both on-campus and virtual education.

Allen College is committed to preparing exceptional healthcare professionals through educational programs of excellence; to developing and sustaining a diverse community of learners, faculty, and staff; and to promoting community service, scholarship, and lifelong learning.

In the true spirit of Christian love and service, it is the philosophy of Allen College to provide educational opportunities and resources that will facilitate student achievement of academic excellence and clinical competence with emphasis on the art of human caring. The College encourages individuals to develop their inherent abilities to full potential, and facilitates lifelong learning, a problem-solving approach, professional adaptability and a humanistic approach to new technology.

Education is defined as a holistic process that involves faculty and students in a commitment to learning with mutual accountability for personal and professional growth. The educational environment provides students a wholesome, intellectually stimulating environment in which caring and respect for all individuals is evident.

Community service provides faculty and students with an opportunity to share knowledge and expertise with others in fulfillment of responsibility to society. The role of the professional includes responsible action related to the needs of society. Research and critical analysis give support and direction to both education and practice. Action related to data generated from study and research allows change to occur in an orderly fashion.

Allen College is dedicated to preparing you to be a leader in your healthcare field. We are committed to providing an equal opportunity for all students capable of meeting the College's educational obligations; and grant without discrimination, all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Students have the opportunity to work in several clinical settings and with numerous clients during their years as students at Allen College. As professionals, students are expected to keep confidential all information entrusted to them by clients and peers in all clinical settings. Patient information cannot be replicated.

During orientation, students will sign a confidentiality statement. The statement will include information specific to the legal and ethical issues related to confidentiality and will be filed in the students’ academic folder at Allen College. If specific institutions request a copy of the statement, it will be duplicated and sent to the institution.

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in all clinical settings. Students are responsible for their own behavior. Examples of unacceptable behaviors include, but are not limited to: breach of confidentiality, unsafe practices, falsification of records or documentation of hours, unexcused absences or improper/unethical clinical conduct.

Any student giving evidence of clinical misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action by Allen College. Disciplinary action shall include, but not be limited to, assignment of a failing grade for submitted work and/or an entire course, reprimand, probation, suspension or dismissal from the institution.

Certain Allen College programs qualify a student for application for licensure, certification, and/or sitting for the registry exam in a profession. Successful completion of a program in no way assures that a graduate will successfully pass a licensure, certification, or registry examination by another agency.