Department Mission:
As the Southeastern Colorado Center for
Nursing Education, the mission of the Department of Nursing is to prepare
graduates for professional positions as competent and caring nurses.
The department is committed to offering academic
programs that meet diverse regional nursing needs.
The department is committed to excellence in
teaching and evidence based nursing practice. Emphasis is
placed on effective student learning, academic achievement and safe,
competent nursing performance.
Department
Goals:
The Nursing Department will:
- Provide quality learning experiences for nursing students
that prepare graduates for entry level baccalaureate nursing
practice or advanced nursing practice in a culturally diverse
community.
- Proved multiple degree entry paths
based on previous education and academic entrance criteria that
support student achievement at a professional level.
- Serve as a regional nursing education center
for southern Colorado, by collaborating with local and regional
health care agencies to provide nursing programs.
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Maintain
educational excellence demonstrated by program status consistent
with the Colorado Board of Nursing, national accrediting agency
criteria and educational emphases on professional nursing
standards.
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Provide
a supportive and caring learning environment to address the
learning needs for a diverse student population.
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Support role development responsive to the
changing health care environment by redefining and
maintaining competencies throughout one's practice.
Our Accreditation:
The CSU-Pueblo Department of Nursing baccalaureate educational program is
fully approved by the
Colorado Board of Nursing
and is accredited by the
National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY
10006.
Phone: 800-669-1656 or 212-363-5555 Fax: 212-812-0390
Contact CSU-Pueblo
Nursing Department:
nursing@colostate-pueblo.edu
