School of Nursing Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Nursing is to provide student focused educational experiences that promote excellence and prepares graduates for professional practice.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the School of Nursing commits to providing students an enriched learning environment that will challenge them to aspire to higher learning levels. In congruence with the mission, students complete a comprehensive curriculum that prepares competent registered nurses.
Program Goals
Upon completion of the nursing program, students will be able to:
- Communicate and collaborate with individuals, families, groups, communities, and other health professionals in promoting health planning and delegating nursing care
- Assume accountability for their own decisions and actions for the procurement and application of new knowledge and technologies for one's professional practice
- Demonstrate evolving competence within professional practice
- Model professional behaviors that adhere to standards of practice and ethical codes of conduct
- Use leadership skills and knowledge to advocate for patients
Graduate Outcomes
The expected characteristics of the graduate include being:
- An ethical and moral professional
- Respectful of the rights and dignity of others
- A leader
- A lifelong learner
- Motivated to continually improve
- Committed to the needs of those he/she serves by providing quality patient care and identifying appropriate resources and services
