Nurses assist individuals and groups to achieve and maintain optimal health.
The nursing program prepares a professional nurse who is sensitive to the totality of man's needs, is able to promote satisfaction of those needs in relation to health concerns, and functions within the complex health care delivery system. The graduate is prepared to assume the role of nurse, informed citizen, and potential leader in nursing. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in nursing are completion of all general education requirements as well as requirements in nursing and foundational sciences specified in the program outlined within this WWW, to total a minimum of 125 semester hours, including physical education. All courses are identified by number and title in the eight semester sequence.