The mission of the Department of Nursing is derived from and is in accord with the mission of the college. The faculty accepts the commitment of preparing nurses to meet the needs of the community and of fulfilling the purposes of the college. The philosophy of the Department of Nursing is based on the beliefs of the faculty that nursing education is a dynamic process that prepares the graduate for successful initial employment and for continuing professional development. Nursing education incorporates critical and analytical thinking, effective communication, and clinical competency.
Advanced technology is utilized to assure and maintain student accessibility to nursing education.
The faculty believes that the role of nursing is to assist human beings in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of optimum health utilizing effective communication and the nursing process. The roles of the associate degree nurse are those of provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline. The faculty believes that in order to be an effective change driver in attaining and maintaining wellness, the nurse must be a facilitator, collaborator, and leader utilizing current research findings and technology while practicing within an ethical framework. Faculty further believes in the right of individuals to participate in the planning and evaluation of health care. The faculty believes that the role of the nursing educator is to provide opportunities for learning and multiple teaching strategies to enhance learning.