From the Dean
Dear Friends,
At the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, we aspire to transform health care—a bold, ambitious goal prompted by our Jesuit social justice mission and one we have adopted as our guiding vision. Ignatian tradition calls us to care for the whole person, and our work extends far beyond our patients to impact families, communities, and entire systems.
In the 2024 issue of Loyola Nursing, we highlight the role spirituality and Jesuit values play in our school and nursing practice. These stories describe how undergraduates learn to emotionally connect with others by assisting pilgrims in Lourdes, France; how our simulation curriculum encourages students to incorporate the Jesuit practice of reflection in their clinical practice; and more.
The Loyola Nursing community is made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters from many faiths and belief systems, and we acknowledge that spirituality means different things to different people. For me, spirituality encompasses our connection to others and to something bigger than ourselves. Seeing our students grow in their abilities and understanding of how deeply they can impact the world—their patients, families, and entire communities—gives me great joy.
I hope the following pages encourage you to reflect on our calling to magis, or striving for the greater good, and inspire pride in our many accomplishments as a school. Many thanks to all who continue to build the School of Nursing’s special community, and I invite everyone to celebrate with us throughout 2025 as we mark our 90th anniversary.
Warm regards,
Lorna Finnegan, Dean and Professor
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Dear Friends,
At the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, we aspire to transform health care—a bold, ambitious goal prompted by our Jesuit social justice mission and one we have adopted as our guiding vision. Ignatian tradition calls us to care for the whole person, and our work extends far beyond our patients to impact families, communities, and entire systems.
In the 2024 issue of Loyola Nursing, we highlight the role spirituality and Jesuit values play in our school and nursing practice. These stories describe how undergraduates learn to emotionally connect with others by assisting pilgrims in Lourdes, France; how our simulation curriculum encourages students to incorporate the Jesuit practice of reflection in their clinical practice; and more.
The Loyola Nursing community is made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters from many faiths and belief systems, and we acknowledge that spirituality means different things to different people. For me, spirituality encompasses our connection to others and to something bigger than ourselves. Seeing our students grow in their abilities and understanding of how deeply they can impact the world—their patients, families, and entire communities—gives me great joy.
I hope the following pages encourage you to reflect on our calling to magis, or striving for the greater good, and inspire pride in our many accomplishments as a school. Many thanks to all who continue to build the School of Nursing’s special community, and I invite everyone to celebrate with us throughout 2025 as we mark our 90th anniversary.
Warm regards,
Lorna Finnegan, Dean and Professor
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing