Ascension Partnership

Columbia College of Nursing is proud to be part of Ascension Health Care, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the United States and the largest Catholic health care system in the world. Ascension Wisconsin is comprised of 23 hospitals, more than 120 clinics, and one college – Columbia College of Nursing! Our aligned missions allow students to benefit from resources available within Columbia College of Nursing and Ascension Health. The affiliation provides:

• Priority for clinical site placements in Ascension Health hospitals
• Priority hiring for CCON students and graduates in the Ascension Health System, which includes Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s, Ascension Wheaton Franciscan, Ascension Ministry Health, and Affinity Health Care Systems in WI
• Hiring opportunities into Ascension hospitals and clinics throughout the country
• Access to Ascension simulation labs