The mission of the baccalaureate nursing program at Nevada State College is to prepare individuals for professional nursing practice. The program assists students to develop and express caring as a fundamental human characteristic essential for professional nursing. Behaviors such as critical thinking, nursing process and reflection on experience are integral parts of the mission and form the basis for professional nursing practice and leadership in all areas and settings of health care. Another component of the mission is to serve Southern Nevada, the state of Nevada and the larger community in meeting health care needs.
The mission of the baccalaureate nursing program is congruent with the mission of Nevada State College, which is to provide quality educational, social, cultural, economic and civic advancement for the citizens of Nevada. Special emphasis of the college’s mission is placed on meeting the state’s need for effective, highly educated and skilled nurses.
Approved by Faculty 10/16/02
Revised by Faculty 5/19/04
Affirmed by Faculty 1/26/2009