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The College of Nursing is committed to the advancement of nursing and the promotion of health care though its education, research and service endeavors. To fulfill its commitment to nursing education, the college offers an upper division program of study that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing.
The mission of the College of Nursing is to advance the science and practice of the profession by creating environments conducive to learning, scholarly inquiry, and the development of innovative community partnerships. The College of Nursing is dedicated to achieving national recognition for its contributions to improving health care outcomes.
The College of Nursing is committed to improving the health and well-being of all people by anticipating and responding to changing professional, social, technical and economic demands. Nurses address professional and community needs by assuming multiple collaborative and cooperative relationships and roles.
Nursing is a humanistic profession that enhances the quality of life by promoting health, preventing illness, supporting rehabilitation following illness, and providing care for persons at the end of life. All individuals are entitled to health care and the right to participate in making health care decisions.
Nursing is a continually evolving discipline with a unique body of knowledge. Nursing knowledge is advanced through the application of critical thinking, the development and testing of theories, and the conduct and utilization of nursing research.
Intellectual growth and professional autonomy are fostered through the continuum of educational programs in nursing. The Baccalaureate Program prepares students to enter professional practice and provides a foundation for graduate education. The Master's Program prepares students for advanced specialty practice, nursing education, and leadership. The Doctoral Program prepares nurse scientists to advance the discipline of nursing through the development and dissemination of knowledge.
Continuing Education Programs support lifelong learning needs of graduates of educational programs in nursing through offerings that enhance and expand their existing knowledge and skill base.
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Dean: P. Burns; Dean Emeritus: G. MacDonald; Professors Emeritus: I. King, C. Long, O. Riggin, V. Ross; Professors: P. Burns, M. Evans, J. Karshmer, C. Lengacher, S. McMillan, L. Moody, B. Redding; Associate Professors: T. Beckie, J. Beckstead, C. Burns, J. Canty-Mitchell, L. Gonzalez, P. Gorzka, S. Gregory, M. Webb; Assistant Professors: A. Beraducci, S. Edwards, G. Erickson, C. Gwinn, C. Jevitt, M. Krisman-Scott, J. Overcash, E. Slocumb; Clinical Assistant Professor: J. Fanning; Visiting Assistant Professors: N. Connor, S. Verbosky-Cadena, C. Wilson; Instructors: B. Battin, L. Beson, K. Blend, D. Breiter, C. Cahill, D. Cantero, D. Condosta, E. Cox, J. DuBois, L. Gonzalez, N. Hahn, T. Harris, A. Johnson, K. Jones, L. Kay, B.
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