Today's nurses teach, counsel, conduct health research and take health care into neighborhoods and homes. All nursing faculty members have a thorough background in nursing experience as well as advanced degrees in nursing. Nursing Education Alverno's Nursing Education Building was designed and built for nursing education. Its facilities include a nursing practice center complete with technology to support nursing practice in hospital and community settings. Liberal arts electives include courses in history, philosophy, religious studies, art history and social science.
Students also choose electives in their support area.
Each BSN student chooses a minor, such as management, professional communication, adult education, biology, chemistry, psychology, religious studies or computer studies. In the rapidly changing world of nursing, the specialized abilities that come with each support area give the Alverno nursing graduate added flexibility. Choosing Alverno for my nursing education was one of the best decisions I have ever made. My education has been an important stepping stone in my nursing career. I couldn't have asked for a better nursing education to prepare me for my future in nursing.