Diploma nurses who are seeking upward mobility may complete general education and nursing major requirements and subsequently receive credit for their nursing education to gain an Associate Degree in Nursing. An individual evaluation will be made for students wishing to transfer into the Nursing Program or to receive credit for previous education. Students, while in the Programs, affiliate with major health care facilities throughout the country. This broad exposure in multicultural settings provides the student with opportunities to observe and participate in the practice of nursing and develop a holistic approach to the care of persons across the lifespan. The nursing faculty is firmly committed to the individual student's learning.
Emphasis is placed on motivation and self-evaluation throughout the student's educational process.
The student as a learner is responsible for helping to assess and identify specific areas of educational need. A variety of college resources and community services are available to accomplish this objective. Students are expected to use the nursing lab to refine nursing skills. Tutoring is available with a graduate or registered nurse and qualified second-year students employed as tutors for first semester nursing skills practice. The nursing laboratory is available for skills practice prior to the start of the second semester.