Worth and dignity are inherent and there is potential for continued growth throughout a lifetime. Society is comprised of a community of interdependent individuals and families. Education is a process which results in a positive change in behavior utilizing critical thinking, acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes. Education also encompasses respect for equal opportunity to abilities, capabilities and interests for qualified individuals, without discrimination of age, sex, marital status, race, color, national origin, beliefs or qualified handicaps and encourages the development of individual differences. Education is best achieved in a democratic atmosphere which remains sensitive to the individual's needs.
Education remains a life long process for any individual.
Nursing is an art and science based upon principles drawn from the biological and behavioral sciences and nursing theory. Nursing requires critical thinking, clinical skill, judgment and knowledge to provide safe nursing care. Nursing education uses scientific concepts that promote optimum client health, which includes concepts of safety and prevention of further illness through the use of the nursing process. Practical Nursing is an integral part of all nursing. Practical Nurses function under the direction of the licensed professional nurse, physician or dentist.