Nursing Program Mission 

Inspired by the university mission to educate students from diverse backgrounds and committed to the health of citizens, the mission of the nursing program is therefore to support and prepare professional nurses who are able to:  

  • Use critical thinking in decision-making activities;  
  • Promote health and wellness to diverse individuals, families, and communities; and 
  • Demonstrate incorporation of professional standards, lifelong learning, advocacy, and compassion into nursing practice. 

Nursing Program Vision 

To meet the needs of our communities and profession by providing a quality innovative higher education experience.   

Nursing Program Goals 

  • Recruit and retain well-qualified faculty 
  • Maintain national accreditation through CCNE  
  • Utilize best practices of adult learning theory in courses 
  • Prepare professional nurses with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to improve health 
  • Increase the number of BSN and MSN-Prepared nurses locally 

Nursing Expected Program Outcomes  

  • Graduate 70% of students who enroll
  • NCLEX-RN pass rate above the national average
  • 70% of graduates employed within 1 year
  • Employer satisfaction
  • Prepared for graduate education
  • Express satisfaction with BSN program