Mission and Goals

Program Mission

In accordance with the mission of Lewis-Clark State College, the Division of Nursing exists to provide baccalaureate education for basic and Registered Nurse students who are seeking to develop as professional nurses. Through a dynamic and innovative curriculum, the nursing faculty stimulates a commitment to lifelong learning, challenging students to pursue academic excellence and to provide high-quality, professional nurse caring.

The purposes of the Nursing Division include:

1. Prepare nurses for generalist practice in a variety of settings based on Professional Nurse Caring and professional roles including: provider, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession.

2. Provide a foundation for advanced educational preparation.

3. Stimulate in students a thirst for professional growth and life-long learning.

4. Contribute to the well-being of the rural population in our service area through advocacy and leadership activities.

5. Prepare graduates who are sensitive to human diversity in an ever-changing global environment.

Program Goals/Objectives

The goals/objectives are derived from the program mission and philosophy. Upon completion of the BSN program, students   will have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Provide professional nurse caring to promote, maintain, and palliate or restore the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities in structured and less-structured settings.

2. Apply critical thinking skills to synthesize knowledge from nursing, biological sciences, social sciences and humanities for the delivery of care to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

3. Integrate principles of leadership, advocacy, and professional values/standards into professional nursing roles.

4. Utilize communication abilities to promote the well being of individuals, families, groups, and communities.

5. Apply knowledge of human diversity in the care of individuals, families, groups, and communities.