Nursing Care Plan Nursing Process Department of Nursing One of the first baccalaureate programs in Iowa, the Department of Nursing was founded in 1969 to provide a professional education for students seeking a four-year degree. The department's natural and behavioral sciences curriculum is enhanced by the liberal arts core of the college curriculum and continues the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy in serving human need. As they educate the student for general practice and community nursing, faculty members emphasize the leadership role of the professional nurse and foster an appreciation for lifelong learning through advanced education and continuing professional development. The program is housed in the Donnelly Center with offices, laboratories and classrooms in close proximity.
Students also have experiences in nearby hospitals and other health facilities.
Approximately 120 students are enrolled in the nursing major. Many agencies in the city provide opportunities for clinical experience in acute and community care. Students also provide services which would not otherwise exist in a parish nursing program, two health promotion centers in parochial schools, and in physical assessment clinics for senior citizens in a neighboring county. The Department of Nursing is accredited by the National League of Nursing and has received initial approval from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Students may enter the program as first year students or transfer students.