The School of Nursing will continuously improve an environment of academic excellence, scholarly inquiry and civility to prepare nurses for entry into professional practice through advanced technology, clinical experiential learning and diverse community involvement.
The purpose of the baccalaureate program in nursing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is to prepare a nurse generalist for beginning professional practice. A special emphasis is the preparation of minority nurses. The program provides a body of knowledge derived from liberal arts, biological, physical, behavioral sciences and nursing. The program provides the foundation for advanced preparation in nursing and life-long learning. The graduate will contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession through the use of research and management skills.
The philosophy of the School of Nursing depicts a holistic system that conceptually involves human beings, the environment, health, the healthcare system, professional nursing, and baccalaureate nursing education.