THE ACADEMIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

The educational program has been developed from the Philosophy, and Program Purpose and Goals of the School of Nursing. It prepares the graduate to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination to practice as a registered nurse. In the first year, the curriculum enables the student to provide for the changing needs of patients by assessing those needs, and by identifying and implementing a plan of Nursing action. The student has a knowledge base of the biopsychosocial cultural influences on health throughout the human life cycle. Students can recognize the pathophysiologic and compensatory responses of the patient to alterations in health.

In the second year, by utilizing acquired broad knowledge of Nursing practice, health promotion and related disciplines, the student synthesizes, intervenes, and evaluates a plan of action for comprehensive care in complex Nursing situations.

All clinical health agencies have been selected to provide enrichment of the program, to reinforce learning and to facilitate achievement of the desired goals of excellence in Nursing.

In addition, students observe and participate in health promotion activities and protection interventions in partnership with various community agencies.

The student's learning effectiveness is evaluated through observation and testing. Additional standardized tests are administered throughout the educational program. At graduation, the student is prepared to practice as a professional nurse and is capable of making sound decisions in the provision of Nursing care.