Nursing - St Vincent's College

Nursing from St Vincent's College is a Campus Associate Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Mission of the Nursing Program The Department of Nursing mission is directly derived from the mission of St. Vincent's College and the mission of the Academic Services Division. The nursing mission statement focuses on the education of nurses who provide care for the sick and the sick poor. It provides a sound and stable educational environment where a diverse student population has the freedom to learn and grow intellectually, develops critical thinking skills, while adhering to a Judeo-Christian philosophy and established standards of professional nursing practice. Faculty members are qualified, caring teachers and nurse-educators. Faculty are dedicated to excellence in nursing education, patient care, life long learning and the mission of the college. The Nursing Department in keeping with the mission of the college seeks to provide technical and professional programs in nursing which foster and encourage professional mobility built on previous learning. The Associate Degree Program in Nursing is approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The nursing curriculum is built upon a foundation drawn from the biological and social sciences as well as the humanities. Nursing courses include classroom, college laboratory, and clinical laboratory experiences. Graduates must successfully complete a minimum of 72 credits for the nursing major. One credit hour is defined as one scheduled fifty minute class conducted each week for fifteen weeks, or its equivalent. Three laboratory/clinical hours are counted as the equivalent of one class hour. View more details on St Vincent's College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.