University of San Diego (Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science)
The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science is a community of progressive scholars in an intellectually rigorous, research intensive environment.
We educate graduate level nurses to optimize health, promote healing, and alleviate suffering through reflective practice, knowledge generation, service to the community, and leadership at local and global levels.
We seek to deepen our commitment to social justice by influencing health policy and by promoting an ethical approach to nursing characterized by compassion and respect for the dignity of the individual.
HISTORY
In September, 1973, the late Philip Y. Hahn committed an endowment of $1 million for the establishment of a School of Nursing. It was the overwhelming consensus of professionals in the field that this new school should provide a professional education for Registered Nurses in San Diego leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The first class of students graduated in May, 1976 at the same time the School received its full eight year accreditation from the National League for Nursing. In reponse to the community, the School developed a Master's program in nursing, graduating its first class in May, 1979. Following numerous requests for doctoral education, a feasiblity study was undertaken in 1984 and a Doctor of Nursing Science program was approved by the Board of Trustees. The first doctoral student graduated in June, 1989. In December of 1998, the Board of Trustees approved the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Students were admitted to the new PhD program beginning in Fall 1999. The two most recent curricular innovations are the Clinical Nursing track and the Masters Entry in Nursing Program (MEPN). This is the School's first program for non-RN students and is designed for the second career student who has a minimum of a bachelor's degree in another field. The initial MEPN class began in June 2002.
Today, the Hahn School of Nursing offers a full array of academic programs.The School is widely known for its dedication to educating leaders in high quality, cost-effective health care for the public.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, in keeping with that of the university, is to prepare graduates committed to an ongoing search for truth in the context of intellectual openness. This commitment is fostered by teaching excellence and a values-based curriculum, which emphasizes the dignity of the individual. The intent of all the programs is to graduate individuals who exhibit excellence in clinical practice, a multicultural perspective, and appreciation of the needs of vulnerable populations. Students and faculty share responsibility for the development of collaborative partnerships with one another, the community, and society at large. It is also part of the mission of the school to provide a learning environment that addresses the needs of the whole student. This effort is supported by the facilities and services of the larger university as well as by interactions between students and faculty. Finally, it is the purpose of the school to support scholarly endeavors that will contribute to social change in ways that foster health.
School name: University of San Diego (Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science)
Address: 5998 Alcalá Park
Zip & city: CA 92110 San Diego
Phone: (619) 260-4600
Web: http://www.sandiego.edu/academics/nursing/
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