Health is a value of man manifested as a dynamic state of physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. It is an individually perceived state on a continuum from optimal health to death. Nursing is a learned art and science which has independent and collaborative functions within the healthcare system to promote, maintain, and restore individual, family, and community health. Nursing intervention requires a knowledge of the related social and nursing sciences. The nurse functions as a care provider, communicator, teacher, and patient advocate.
Education is a continuous process that stimulates personal and professional growth.
Nursing education provides planned experiences for the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes which enable the student to attain the competence to function within nursing. Learning is a cooperative process which requires active participation by the student with guidance and direction by the faculty. Learning experiences progress from basic nursing care to complex nursing care in a variety of settings to develop competency in the nursing process. The school has the responsibility to prepare graduates who can function as a member of the healthcare team at the entry level of nursing practice with critical thinking skills and the ability to practice in acute, long term, and community based healthcare settings. The school utilizes community resources to prepare the graduate who can meet the healthcare needs of the community.