St Joseph's College of Nursing

The College of Nursing strives for outstanding educational outcomes exemplified by graduates who will be recognized for excellence, leadership, and compassionate care. The College of Nursing educates and inspires students to become compassionate healers who demonstrate integrity, innovation, caring and excellence. The philosophy of St. Josephs College of Nursing is congruent with the philosophy of St. Josephs Hospital Health Center and reflects the beliefs of the faculty and administration that each individual is Sacred and possesses inherent personal worth and dignity. Each student is a unique being whose cultural, intellectual, developmental, and spiritual attributes affect his/her ability to seek, find, and use health information and resources in order to critically think and make decisions using evidence-based information. Society is comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds. The College of Nursing contributes to society by preparing graduates who advocate for health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic illness in a global health care environment. Understanding and advocating for the needs of individuals, their families, and the community are essential in promoting active participation in self-care management. Health is a dynamic state of healing; one of optimal physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being. An individuals personal definition of health is influenced by age, gender, cultural factors, and experience. An individuals participation in self-care and health promotion behaviors is affected by his/her personal definition of health. Nursing is an art and a science with a unique body of knowledge and skills. Caring is the foundation for all nurse- patient relationships. Nurses are responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe environment while embracing relationship-based care. Learning is a dynamic life-long process proceeding from simple to complex allowing individuals to develop their human potential. We believe that correlation of classroom theory ...