PHILOSOPHY

We believe that...

  Each individual has unique talents, perspectives and contributions that he or she brings to the educational process.               Education results in a change of behavior when a student has the ability and motivation to learn and faculty members believe in what they teach, enjoy teaching, and create enthusiasm and interest to stimulate students.

  Education involves active participation of both learners and teachers and enables people to develop their potential to become productive members of society.

  Nursing education is built on a firm foundation of basic education that prepares people to make ongoing adjustments in response to societal needs.

  Nursing is an art and progressive science that serves people of all ages regardless of race, religion, gender, economic status or disability.

  Practical nursing education is an integral part of all nursing.

  Practical nursing should prepare participants to function cohesively with all members of the health team and to use sound judgment based on knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences in selected nursing situations.

  The practical nurse, under the supervision of a professional nurse and/or licensed physician, gives direct patient care; observes, reports and records appropriate information; performs treatments; administers medications;  assists with the rehabilitation of patients; and participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in all settings where nursing takes place.

  Students have rights such as the right to learn on an individual basis, the right to question, the right for a voice through the student organization and the right to evaluate the curriculum and instruction.

  Ongoing evaluation of the curriculum by faculty is important to keep courses current and flexible within the standards of nursing education and changes within society.