Dean鈥檚 Message
At the William F. Connell School of Nursing 鈥� CSON, as we鈥檙e commonly known 鈥� we educate nurse leaders who thrive in the rapidly changing field of health care. Guided by Jesuit traditions, our community of clinicians, educators, scientists, and innovators are passionate about the same goal: improving human health. We invite you to join us, and to develop to your greatest potential, as we transform nursing around the globe.
At CSON, our dedication to our students sets us apart. We know you can change the world and we鈥檙e here to guide you as you learn how. That鈥檚 why, at Boston College, you鈥檒l be valued as an individual, supported by a diverse and inclusive community, and encouraged to live by our motto 鈥淓ver to Excel.鈥�
Through our partnerships with Boston鈥檚 world-class health care institutions, you will hone your judgment and skills through clinical experiences at institutions such as Boston Children鈥檚 Hospital, Boston Health Care for the Homeless, Brigham and Women鈥檚 Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Fenway Community Health Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, to name just a few.
I know the value of a Boston College education because I鈥檝e experienced it firsthand: as a student, faculty member, and now CSON鈥檚 Dean. I鈥檝e seen how our holistic approach 鈥� grounded in formation with a commitment to serving others 鈥� prepares students to transform health care and advance nursing science.
With that in mind, I invite you to experience CSON for yourself. This is an exciting time in health care. There are many challenges and opportunities ahead. Join us, and learn how you can help be the answer as a BC nurse.聽
Katherine Gregory
Dean of the William F. Connell School of Nursing
Katherine Gregory became Dean of the Connell School in July of 2021.