Person
Each person is a dynamic,
complex, unique human being with
intrinsic dignity and worth and is
comprised of physiological,
psychological, socio-cultural,
developmental, and spiritual variables.
Each individual is responsible and
accountable for his/her own actions.
These actions result from choices which
have special meanings to that person are
based on values and beliefs.
Environment
The
environment encompasses all that is
internal and external to the person. The
person interacts with the environment by
either adapting to the environment or
the environment to one's self.
Health
Health
is a unity and harmony within the mind,
body and spirit which is unique to each
person, and is as defined by that
person. The level of wellness or health
is, in part, determined by the ability
to deal with and defend against stress.
Health is on a continuum with movements
between a state of optimum well-being
and illness which is defined as degrees
of disharmony. It is determined by
physiological, psychological,
socio-cultural, spiritual, and
developmental stage variables.
Nursing
Nursing
is an applied science which has a unique
body of knowledge that utilizes
principles from the physical,
biological, and behavioral sciences. The
central concern of nursing is the
holistic person. The focus of nursing is
health promotion, maintenance, curative,
restorative, supportive and terminal
care to individuals and groups of all
ages, taking into consideration the
factors that influence them in the total
environment.
Communication
Communication
is an interpersonal process that
involves verbal and nonverbal exchanges
of information and ideas through
reading, writing, speaking, listening,
and processing information.
Caring
Caring
is a process and product which
incorporates supports, sharing and
respect. It encompasses the unity of
mind, body and spirit of the holistic
person with the broader content of one's
environment. The practice of caring
becomes the highest commitment and
provides a value-based approach to
nursing practice.
Nursing
Education
The
methodological approach to nursing
education is the nursing process.
Nursing education provides learners with
the opportunity to acquire, integrate,
apply, and synthesize knowledge in the
delivery of nursing care. Within the
scope of registered nursing practice
there are two levels of basic education:
the associate degree and the
baccalaureate degree nurse. Basic
nursing education prepares the learner
for entry level nursing practice.
Educational
Outcomes
The
educational outcomes of the graduate are
the culmination of a knowledge base,
performance competencies, critical
thinking and humanities values. Nursing
practice roles of the associate degree
graduate are three, which are
complimentary and interrelated:
1.
Provider of care
2. Coordinator/manager of care
3. Member of the discipline of nursing
Teaching-Learning
Process
Education
encompasses the total experience of an
individual. Learning is an active
cognitive life-long process validated by
a change in behavior, insights, and
perceptions. Learning proceeds from
simple to complex, concrete to abstract,
and dependent to independent nursing
actions. The teaching-learning process
is a joint responsibility of faculty and
students through mutual sharing,
learning and growth occurring in an
atmosphere of respect, collegiality, and
affirmation.
Caring
Relationships
The
faculty recognizes that caring
relationships are critically important
in successful coping with the inherent
stressors of school and will strive to
provide a positive environment. The
faculty roles will include those of
facilitator, mentor, stimulator, and
socializing agent. Recognizing that the
student has unique life experiences, the
faculty will utilize various teaching
strategies to assist in individualizing
the learning process.
Learners
The learner is an individual
who has recognized a need for learning.
This individual enters the educational
process with varied life experiences,
values, and goals. Education promotes
self direction and personal growth,
allowing for individual differences
within a changing society. The role of
the learner is to be responsible and
accountable for the acquisition of
knowledge and skills.
Evaluation
of Progress
Evaluation of progress is a
shared responsibility between student
and faculty. Formative and summative
clinical evaluations throughout the
program, conferences, and midterm and
final theory grades allow for
determination of the student's
achievement of the required level of
competence.
Critical
Thinking
Critical thinking is a
process that challenges an individual to
use reflective, reasonable, rational
thinking to gather, interpret and
evaluate information in order to derive
a judgment. The process involves
thinking beyond a single solution for a
problem and focusing on deciding what
the best alternatives are.