The nursing courses are based on concepts and principles from liberal studies, the supporting biological and behavioral sciences and nursing theory. This theoretical base is used with the nursing process in the systematic development of care plans for providing nursing care to individuals and groups in a variety of health care settings. The principal goal of nursing is to provide essential personal and social services to humans through the conscious selection of activities designed to assist in meeting client needs, while protecting legal rights and human dignity. For the professional nurse, this goal is accomplished through the application of the nursing process and facilitated through the use of research. The graduate is committed to personal, intellectual and professional development and has the foundation for graduate study.
Graduates qualify to take the licensing examination for professional nursing.
Registered nurses who complete the program are employed in advanced positions and often pursue graduate studies in nursing upon graduation. Some courses may fulfill both general education and prerequisite requirements. See page vii for a more complete explanation. The School of Nursing admits students based on the quality of the applicant's previous academic achievement and the number of students who can be accommodated in the program. Students will be admitted only during the fall and spring semesters.