We are proud to carry on her legacy as we continue to educate nurses who affect the health policies of today and tomorrow. Now, more than ever, opportunities abound for nurses. As the health field continues to expand along with technology and an aging population, nurses are more in demand than ever before. There is not only a need for more nurses than there ever was, but also a need for qualified, experienced nurses. In essence, nursing is a profession of caring that thrives on developing sensitive nurse-patient relationships.
Nurses make a difference in current patient care and do more than carry bedpans and assist doctors.
You'd be surprised how many people still believe the outdated notion that nursing is a subservient profession. On the contrary, today's nurses must have critical thinking and decision-making skills to fulfill the immense responsibilities they face daily. Ranging from clinical specialists to nurse practitioners, teachers and researchers, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing graduates assume professional roles in a variety of specialties. Many nursing students even become entrepreneurs. Graduates of the school often acquire leadership positions because of the strong background they receive while they are students here.