State University of West Georgia (Department of Nursing)
DEPARTMENT MISSION
In accordance with the mission of the University of West Georgia, the Department of nursing is committed to offering high quality undergraduate and graduate education that:
* Prepares registered nurses for basic and advanced practice roles in diverse healthcare settings in Georgia and the surrounding region.
* Integrates a strong liberal arts curriculum.
* Provides regional outreach related to undergraduate and graduate nursing education through external degree and off-campus programs.
* Provides a caring, supportive, personal environment for learning that:
- Affirms the holistic nature of individuals
- Reflects caring as the essence of nursing
- Expects that nurses use critical thinking in decision making
- Supports evidence-based practice
- Utilizes disciplinary rigor to support BSN student progress toward clinical competence and MSN student progress toward assuming leadership and education roles.
DEPARTMENT AND FACULTY GOALS
* Maintain high quality undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
* Maintain faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the university, the community, and the profession.
* Maintain a personal learning environment characterized by caring, holism, critical thinking, and professional commitment.
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
The faculty of the Department of Nursing believe and support the purpose of the University of West Georgia, which is to provide students with “opportunities for intellectual and personal development through quality teaching, scholarly inquiry, creative endeavor, and service for the public good” and to offer “educational experiences that foster the development of leaders and productive citizens who make a positive impact throughout an increasingly global society.” The faculty are committed to creating a milieu for learning that fosters “educational excellence in a personal environment.”
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM
The Department of Nursing Undergraduate Program offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with two tracks. A generic track for those students who have never been licensed as an RN. This program prepares graduates who are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN, the national licensing examination to become a Registered Nurse. The RN/BSN track provides the opportunity for individuals who are already Registered Nurses to complete a BSN degree.
The BSN program is based on a philosophy of caring. The philosophy is exemplified through Caring Groups that provide students with the opportunity to learn caring for self and others. The Caring Groups consist of a group of 10-12 students and one faculty facilitator. The Group meets together on a regular basis during the program to provide encouragement and support, thus enhancing the potential for success in the program. The Photo Gallery illustrates some of the activities in this program.
School name: State University of West Georgia (Department of Nursing)
Address: 1601 Maple Street
Zip & city: GA 30118-5180 Carrollton
Phone: 678-839-6552
Web: http://www.westga.edu/~nurs/
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