The Department of Nursing subscribes to the stated mission of West Chester University and the West Chester University School of Health Sciences. It shares the University's commitment to teaching, research, and service to the community. The mission of the Department of Nursing reflects it's philosophical beliefs regarding person, environment, health, education, nursing. The Department of Nursing recognizes that individuals and communities are entitled to access to health care and quality of life.
Health care is defined as services which promote quality of life throughout the life cycle.
The role of the Professional nurse encompasses the development of independent and collaborative diagnoses. In addition, nursing responds to potential health problems through case finding, decision-making, health promotion, counseling and supportive care. The nursing program at West Chester University prepares women and men to practice nursing within the framework of these values through a strong liberal arts and science curriculum. Graduates, while acting as a constructive ethical and social force, are able to serve the global community through a holistic lens. The goal of the department is to prepare nurses for roles in leadership and advocacy in health promotion, disease prevention, and health restoration.