We are delighted with the results, and are confident that Laurentian graduates will continue to be well regarded, both by employers and by those involved in graduate programs. The philosophy of the Nursing program is consistent with and reflects common beliefs of nurses in education and practice nationally and internationally. The program is influenced by and exists within a sociological, cultural, and political landscape and individual perspectives. The program's philosophy is informed by humanistic, existential, feminists, phenomenological and socially critical orientations. These orientations are reflected in the way in which faculty within the program view nursing, professional caring, persons, health and healing, and curriculum.
Nursing is both an art and a science.
As an art, Nursing is the professionalization of the human capacity to care. Nurses are in a unique position to help people to understand their health related experiences and to promote their ability to make informed health care choices. Through professional caring relationships, nurses inform and involve their clients. This relationship empowers clients to make the best possible choices for their health and enhances the healing process. The scientific component of the practice of nursing involves abstract and logical thinking skills and the generation and utilization of research, knowledge and experience.