The College has a rich heritage of preparing health care professionals.

Our History

A History of Success

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences has maintained a presence in the Quad Cities for more than 100 years:
  • The Nursing Programs trace their origins to Moline Public Hospital School of Nursing (1898), St. Anthony’s Hospital School of Nursing (1899), Lutheran Hospital School for Nurses (1916), and United Medical Center School for Nurses (1989). In the late 1930’s advances were made in the medical community and these three hospitals and their respective schools of nursing served Quad City residents.Moline Public Hospital Training School for Nurses started Sept 1, 1898 with 2 students and a matron on duty. The Class of 79' became the first class to have a male graduate student.
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  • The Radiology Program began at St. Anthony’s hospital in 1951 followed a year later by both Moline Public and Lutheran Hospitals. These early radiography programs consisted of 18-months of X-Ray Technology coursework at the hospital and a six-month internship leading to a certificate. Today Radiography is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
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  • The Respiratory Care Program was established in 1959 at Lutheran Hospital which later became known as Respiratory Therapy and in 2011 is known as the field of Respiratory Care.  Respiratory Care is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
     
  • In 1961 Moline Public Hospital began educating surgical technologists, which continued as a tradition until 2011 when the program was discontinued by Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.
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  • In 1972 Moline Public Hospital began educating EMS providers, which continued as a tradition until 2011 when the program was discontinued by Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.
As these schools grew and merged over the years, the nursing and allied health programs combined, formally creating Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences. Awarded candidacy status from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1996, Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences was awarded full accreditation status in 1998.
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences enjoys an affiliation with Trinity Regional Health System a not-for-profit organization of hospitals, clinics and health care agencies serving Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa. TRHS provides unparalleled education and clinical opportunities for Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences students. Many graduates choose to work within TRHS after graduating from the college. 
Our Seal
When Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences affixes its seal to your diploma at graduation, you will know that you are fully prepared to complete the examinations required for your profession and to practice in your chosen health care area.

The Seal is inscribed with a golden lamp, which signifies and radiates the light of knowledge. Upon graduation from Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences you can claim lifelong affiliation with one of the finest nursing and health science colleges in the region.