Important features of this program are the clinical experience and the fact that the nursing courses begin in the first semester. The first year of the program introduces students to the diversity of nursing roles from wellness advocate to bedside caregiver, with the clinical application of these roles in actual health care settings. Courses in the second year equip the student with the ability to assess clients in a variety of settings, and to begin to plan nursing care strategies to meet their needs. In the third year the students are given the opportunity to provide nursing care to individuals and families from birth to old age. The last year of the program is designed to move the focus of nursing from individuals and families to groups within a larger socio-cultural context.
Students have the opportunity to practice nursing in complex and diverse settings.