The nurse provides individual care for the person as a member of a family, community, and culture.
Nursing education is a balance of the humanities, sciences, and ethical principles.
The curriculum is designed to support the personal and career development of students. The nursing program values the diversity of our students' age, life experiences, and culture, as this diversity reflects the society in which they will serve. The person with health care needs and the student with learning needs comprise the central focus for curriculum development. The nursing process is used as a framework for critical thinking and nursing practice. This program of learning prepares the graduate of the associate degree program for the roles of care provider, care manager, and member of the profession of nursing within a variety of structured health care settings.