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Accreditation Requirements for ABSN

This page provides accrediting bodies and reviewers with an overview of 麻豆原创鈥檚 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. It includes the program鈥檚 philosophy, mission, conceptual framework, and defined learning outcomes. The content reflects the program鈥檚 alignment with the University鈥檚 liberal arts foundation, commitment to academic excellence, and adherence to professional standards in nursing education and practice.

Program Philosophy

The philosophy of the nursing program was developed with the input of the faculty and administration from the university. The philosophy of the nursing program is congruent with the values upheld by the university. The nursing faculty believes that an underpinning of a strong liberal arts education, providing the foundation for the nursing curriculum, is vital to a nurse who is well-rounded and well-positioned to enter the profession of nursing.
We believe that excellence in nursing education is achieved through the purposeful dedication of nursing faculty and their commitment to teaching, student success, scholarship, and service to the community. We are committed to the value of high academic expectations and professional preparation to provide graduates with the necessary skills to lead healthy, productive, and principled lives. Through the dedication and fostering of this next generation of nurses, we are advancing the science and art of nursing through the empowerment of individuals, families, communities, and populations within our region, the nation, and the world.
Our diverse and inclusive learning environment fosters a commitment to a holistic learning approach and upholds integrity for the profession of nursing. Respect for multiple perspectives guides students and faculty to provide effective intercultural care, contribute to local and global efforts to eliminate health disparities, and advocate for vulnerable populations. We encourage our graduates to assume a leadership role in creating healthy communities by promoting health and healing, preventing disease, and influencing healthcare policy.

Nursing Handbook

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Mission

The mission of the nursing program is to prepare future nurses to respect the infinite worth of every individual and to practice nursing by drawing on their faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that inspire them to be servant leaders within the nursing profession.听

Conceptual Model

The four concepts that comprise the conceptual framework of the 麻豆原创 Nursing Program include individual/community, environment, health, and nursing. Each component is defined as follows:听

Individual/Community

The individual is recognized as having inherent dignity, value, and purpose. Individuals self-actualize through the integration of relationships and functioning within families, groups, and communities. The community promotes positive self-identity, empowering individuals to evolve as healthy in mind, body, and spirit.听

Environment

The environment encompasses constantly changing internal and external determinants that affect the individual鈥檚 physical, psychological, and spiritual elements (internal) and (external) variables, including cultural, social, biophysical, political, and economic. Nursing can serve as a resource to influence health promotion and maintenance within the environment.

Health

Health represents a dynamic and holistic phenomenon, balancing the individual and the environment. An individual’s health exists on a continuum from optimal wellness to illness, disease, dysfunction, and changes occurring throughout their life span, including their end-of-life.听

Nursing

Nursing is an interactive, interpersonal approach to assist individuals in achieving optimal health and wellness through compassionate, nurturing, evidence-based, holistic nursing care. Nursing education expounds upon the humanities, sciences, and liberal education courses, which are necessary to appreciate the holistic nature of the individual. Nursing faculty believe that excellence in nursing education fosters a diverse and inclusive learning environment that stimulates the spirit of inquiry and lifelong learning. Respect for multiple perspectives guides students and faculty to provide effective intercultural care, contribute to local and global efforts to eliminate health disparities and advocate for vulnerable populations.听

 

Manchesters ABSN students pose together for a photo.

Program Outcomes

By the end of this program, the learner will:

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Non-Discrimination in the Admission Process

麻豆原创 is committed to non-discrimination in campus life. The University does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, ancestry, race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, disability or veteran status in admissions or any area of campus life, including its educational programs, scholarships and loan awards, residence life programs, athletic programs, extracurricular programs, promotion and tenure policies and practice, and alumni affairs.

麻豆原创 is committed to carry out the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act, which provide for accessibility of University programs to the physically disabled.

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