Nursing
About Dillard Nursing
The mission of the College of Nursing is to prepare courageous future nurse leaders who are ethical and communicate effectively and therapeutically respecting the diversity of peoples in all health care settings to improve the human condition.
Our mission, philosophy and learning outcomes emerge from a composite of pedagogy, scholarship, and service which supports critical thinking, effective communication, continuous knowledge, and skillful performance.
The commitment of our faculty and staff produces graduates who distinguish themselves by generating the knowledge to advance the profession, participating in the education of future nurses, working with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering care to patients in many different settings and geographic locations.
Being a nurse is rewarding. Today, the growing need for caring and competent nurses makes it even more personally satisfying. It is a career that can take many paths, depending on your interests and goals. As it has for many others, the journey can start here and we invite you to join us.
The College of Nursing is located in the Professional Schools and Sciences Building (PSB) in suite 102.
The building, which opened in 2010, features six nursing laboratories including a high-tech simulation laboratory. Each specialty area has its own designated laboratory.
The 130,000 square-foot PSB also houses academic and research programs for the College of Health and Wellness, the College of Business, and the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The building has a common grand entrance, the atrium, that serves as a focal point for community and student interaction. The new facility is LEED®* certified and (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and features a balcony garden. View more of the PSB in our Virtual Tour.
The College of Nursing of Dillard University has following approval status:
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Approval Status: Full Approval
AccreditationApproval Status: Full Approval
THE LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF NURSING (LSBN)
17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Telephone: (225) 755-7500
Facsimile: (225) 755-7584
www.lsbn.state.la.us
The baccalaureate nursing program at Dillard University located in New Orleans Louisiana is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
For additional information regarding Dillard University College of Nursing contact:
Dillard University College of Nursing
Professional Studies Building, Suite 102
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70122
504-816-4717
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Nursing RN to B.S.N.
- Nursing, Generic, Transfer, LPN to B.S.N.
The mission and philosophy of the College of Nursing 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. Our 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 the nursing profession.
Why pursue a career in nursing?
Nurses promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They have a unique scope of skills and can practice independently, although they also work in partnership with all members of the healthcare team to provide the care needed by each patient individually. Nurses are hands-on healthcare professionals who deliver attentive and highly tailored care.
What are the career opportunities in Nursing and what salary ranges can I expect after graduation?
The field has a wide range of career opportunities. Although an entry-level nurse can find a job with a three-year RN degree, there is an increasing national movement to require all nurses to hold a BSN.
If you want variety in courses and career options, enjoy promoting disease prevention, and are looking for excitement in school, then an undergraduate degree in nursing is a great choice.
(Sources: www.science.education.nih.gov, www.aacnnursing.org, www.nursingprograms.com
- Communicate effectively to foster therapeutic interpersonal and collaborative relationships in a culturally diverse society.
- Integrate information technology and computer literacy as an adjunctive tool in practice.
- Synthesize concepts and principles and principles from previous learning to design, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients.
- Utilize ethical, legal, moral, spiritual, and societal values in professional nursing practice.
- Initiate efforts with other healthcare providers and consumers to improve the quality of healthcare to a culturally diverse society.
- Assume various roles in the practice of nursing to meet the healthcare needs of humans in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills in the management and nursing care of patients incorporating professional accountability, and responsibility.
- Utilize research to provide evidence-based holistic care to patients experiencing alterations in the essential life functions in a variety of clinical settings.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional nursing by pursuing learning (formal or informal) opportunities to enhance their professional growth and enrichment.
- Synthesize complex information in the process of problem solving and intellectual inquiry, using critical thinking skills to arrive at well-reasoned conclusions in the practice of nursing.
