The philosophy of the School of Nursing is to prepare students for the changing health-care needs of society as nurses take on a more vital and independent role. La Salle is a pioneer in preparing nurses who provide primary health care in settings outside the hospital as well as continue to take on leadership positions in acute-care settings. La Salle has taken a leading position in producing nurses who are prepared for the new opportunities provided by the changing health-care delivery system. The La Salle faculty consists of professional nurses who are nationally recognized researchers, published authorities in their fields, gifted teachers, and expert clinicians. Eighty percent have earned their doctorates.
Most faculty members maintain an active clinical practice.
La Salle's School of Nursing also offers undergraduate courses and the M.S.N. and RN-B.S.N. programs at the La Salle University Bucks County Center in Newtown, Pennsylvania. The full-time B.S.N. program is designed for students entering from high school who have selected nursing as a career, adult students who are seeking a second undergraduate degree or career change, and transfer students. The program prepares its graduates to qualify for the state board nursing examination to become registered professional nurses and practice as members of the nursing profession. The four-year program provides the student with a strong foundation in the liberal arts and biological sciences. The program prepares its graduates to qualify for the state board examination to become registered nurses.