Nurses work with people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and lifestyles to help them achieve the highest level of wellness possible. Nurses provide and manage care in a variety of settings, such as clinics, convalescent centers, corporations, correctional facilities, emergency rooms, homes, hospitals, industries, intensive care units, mental health and substance abuse treatment centers, military bases, outreach programs, schools, sporting events, summer camps, and worldwide health agencies, to name a few.
Nurses teach people to promote and maintain their own wellness and to prevent illness.
Nurses apply principles of physical, biological and psychosocial sciences as they work with individuals, families, and communities. Based on scientific theory and methods, through observation and assessment, nurses make clinical judgments, provide and manage care, and teach people about healthy living and symptom management. Nurses who earn baccalaureate and advanced degrees are also prepared for leadership positions, independent practitioner roles and nursing research. A career in nursing offers a lifetime of rewarding challenges and opportunities. Talk to nurses you know about their careers, see your school counselor or nurse, or come to campus and visit with us.