The faculty of the Department of Nursing Education upholds the mission of San Antonio College in supporting the educational and lifelong learning needs of a multicultural community. Through an approved program of study, the faculty seeks to prepare graduates with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree eligible for licensure as registered nurses. The faculty supports and provides continuing health care education for the community. Nursing Education Nursing education is dynamic and responds to current and future needs of people in a changing health care delivery system.
Nursing education consists of basic preparation and continuing education.
Basic education prepares graduates eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses. Continuing education enhances nurses' health related knowledge and skills and may educate lay persons in aspects of health care. Learning is a lifelong process enabling students to assimilate knowledge and develop values, skills, and competencies. The faculty recognizes that students enter the nursing program with a variety of educational and life experiences. The faculty believes that learning and teaching are interactive processes and expects the student to assume an active role.