Nursing

Our Nursing Philosophy

Professional nurses are leaders among health care professionals in promoting health, preventing disease, and healing illness among persons and populations; to these ends, nurses act as stewards for health care within local, national, and global communities. Nurses are unified by their commitment to caring, and an approach to those cared for that is holistic and honors human diversity. Based on core professional values, nurses integrate theory, clinical experience, and research to make decisions and provide quality care within the varied contexts of health care.

Learning is a complex, life long process. A liberal arts education provides learners with the opportunity to develop a comprehensive knowledge base and the ability to access and utilize information, think and communicate effectively, and practice skillfully. Learning is best achieved within a supportive community that facilitates intellectual curiosity, an ethical perspective, and respect for diverse viewpoints. Praxis is a key educational modality within the nursing curriculum that supports these liberal arts values and goals and strengthens the development of the professional nursing worldview and nursing roles.