The faculty accepts the underlying philosophy and objectives of the consortium universities. It is inherent within the philosophy of the consortium universities that men and women be educationally prepared in a manner that promotes the development of intellectual, cultural, moral and religious values. With these strengths to draw upon, the faculty expect that graduates from these universities will assume participating roles in a society which responds to the rapidly changing and increasingly complex needs of people. In order to reach one's highest potential and achieve an optimal sense of well-being, a person is constantly interacting and adapting to the internal and external environment.
Health is a dynamic process that changes daily.
Responses to changes in the internal and external environment may result in wellness, illness, or death. Nursing is an applied art and science, incorporating principles from other disciplines as well as principles unique to the discipline of nursing. The practice of professional nursing requires understanding the past and the present in order to anticipate the future. The practitioner must recognize the client as an individual, group or community with the responsibility to participate in the decision-making process regarding health needs and treatment. Nursing is believed to be an intrapersonal and interpersonal process through which the client is assisted to attain, maintain, or regain an optimal level of well-being which may include a peaceful death.