Nursing Program Purpose Statement
The Nursing Program is committed to the preparation of caring professional nurses who employ critical thinking skills and the nursing process in meeting the human needs of clients in a variety of health care settings. Students develop competence in the art and science of nursing within an integrated curriculum which incorporates seminar, classroom, the College Nursing Laboratory, and clinical experiences. Graduates of this National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) accredited Nursing Program are prepared to complete the National Council Licensing Examination—Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). In addition to practicing as a Registered Nurse, graduates may also transfer credits to degree programs beyond the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Nursing.
Approved by NFO - March, 1982
Reviewed - March, 1995
Revised - February, 1999
Reviewed - May, 2003
Revised - November, 2006
Reviewed - February, 2007
