Nursing students study with faculty who represent a variety of clinical and research expertise. Students in the nursing program prepare for challenging careers in the health care field with employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, and community-based health care settings. Nursing courses emphasize clinical decision-making and the application of theoretical knowledge from nursing and other disciplines. The foundations in general and professional education acquired in the program provide a basis for progressing to positions of increased responsibility, leadership, and undertaking graduate study in nursing. Students work with other members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
General education includes courses in the sciences, humanities, and social studies.
The nursing program includes lectures, laboratory, and clinical courses. Clinical courses provide students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. Experience is available in both the hospital setting and in community health agencies outside the hospital. Electives in general education and nursing provide students an opportunity to pursue individual interests and expand knowledge in particular areas. Students spend their first and second years taking coursework to prepare them for admission to the nursing sequence of courses in the junior year.