Mission

The mission of the Division of Nursing is consistent with the mission of Dillard University. It is based on the belief that the profession of nursing is a primary force in the improvement of the human condition. The faculty accepts the responsibility to create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and growth through the achievement of academic excellence within the framework of a liberal arts education. The faculty believes that broadly educated individuals apply knowledge through critical inquiry and critical appraisal, adapt to change, and are culturally competent. Graduates are, therefore, able to meet the competitive demands of their profession. The assessment and shaping of values is a vital part of the educational process. It increases acceptance of responsibility and accountability and promotes individual contributions to the profession and society. Preparation for practice must include opportunities that allow the individual to perform, compete and thrive in a multidimensional professional environment.

Objectives

1. Provide a nursing program with a strong liberal arts background that will serve as a basis for continuing education and graduate study
2. Prepare entry-level professional nurses who are able to deliver comprehensive nursing care in a variety of settings
3. Prepare entry-level professional nurses who will improve the quality of health care delivery through personal and professional contributions to society
4. Provide learning experiences that will enable graduates to effectively respond to the changing health care environment

Courses of Study

The Division of Nursing offers three courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). Students interested in nursing may enter the university as: 1) generic or transfer pre-nursing students: 2) transitional RN-BSN students: or 3) LPN to BSN students. All students must meet requirements for the BSN degree.