The concept of environment has two major components. The first comprises society and culture, which derive from the need for order, meaning, and human affiliation. The second component consists of the physical and biological forces with which all human beings come in contact. The faculty believes that health is a state of wholeness and integrity. We recognize that health is not a static state for individuals, families, groups, or communities, but that it is a continuum in which the mind, body and spirit are balanced, providing a sense of well -being.
Health is influenced by the ability to cope with life processes.
The achievement of this potential is determined by motivation, knowledge, ability, and developmental status. The faculty also believes the primary responsibility for one s health rests with the individual or those upon whom one is dependent. We believe that each individual has the right to quality health care. The goal of health care is to promote, maintain, or restore an optimal level of wellness. Nurses act as advocates in assisting persons to gain access to and secure maximum benefit from the health care system.