Loretto Heights School of Nursing

A Message From The Dean

Welcome to the Loretto Heights School of Nursing (LHSON) at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. I'm happy to share with you a little information about our nursing program. Our nursing program began at Loretto Heights College in 1948 and moved to Regis University in 1988. We have been continuously accredited since 1952 by the National League of Nursing and, more recently, by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. LHSON offers two degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science (MS) in Nursing.

The mission of LHSON is to provide high quality, values-centered, professional nursing education and to strengthen commitment to social justice and community service. In the Jesuit tradition, we challenge students to search for better solutions, greater truth and a more just existence for the health and well-being of society. Our staff, faculty and administrators are committed to providing a quality nursing education in a supportive learning environment. Our graduates are recognized for their knowledge, competence, compassion, ethics and leadership abilities.

Nursing is an exciting, challenging, and dynamic profession with limitless opportunities. Nurses are, and will continue to be, in high demand and are essential to the delivery of health care. Nursing education at Regis University provides you with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to excel in your nursing practice.

Mother Teresa, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, stated, “We cannot do great things, only small things with great love.” As a nursing student in the Loretto Heights School of Nursing, I know that you will learn and grow both personally and professionally, and that you will be prepared to do the small things that matter in a person’s life.

Candace Berardinelli, PhD, RN
Dean and Professor
Loretto Heights School of Nursing