Washburn University (School of Nursing)

We have an outstanding nursing program and are pleased to share with you the exciting possibilities within the nursing career. The baccalaureate nursing program was founded in 1974 by our first dean, Dr. Alice Adam. Known for providing the highest quality nursing education, the School of Nursing emphasizes the study of the individual, the family, and the community in relation to health care needs. More than 2,000 students have studied nursing within the theoretical framework of the Science of Unitary Human Beings, developed by Martha E. Rogers. The School of Nursing is meeting the challenge of preparing students for increasingly technological and community-based health care systems. Our BSN graduates are successful upon graduation, making a difference every day as clinical nurse leaders. Our baccalaureate degree program offers diverse clinical experiences in a wide variety of health care settings, including our new Mobile Health Clinic. Senior students nearing graduation can obtain specialized clinical and leadership experiences in an area of choice. Students will complete a Washburn Transformational Experience in community service, creative and scholarly activity, international study, or leadership while completing their undergraduate studies. Washburn University and the School of Nursing are committed to providing an interdisciplinary education with a global healthcare perspective. Students traveled this past year to Savonlinna, Finland and Belfast, Northern Ireland where they participated in community health and mental health nursing experiences. This year we hosted international faculty visitors from Finland, Ireland, China and Hungary with many of the students benefiting from presentations about healthcare in these countries. The School of Nursing will continue to build on our established international connections to establish new international learning opportunities for our students. We are proud of our educational programs for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and paramedics seeking completion of a baccalaureate degree. The School of Nursing has established a new Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. The MSN curriculum includes courses provided in online and onsite formats to meet the needs of working nurses. Students may enroll in one of four specializations: adult nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, administrative leadership and public health. A 12 credit-hour Graduate Certificate in Education program is offeredassist previously prepared MSN graduates and current MSN students to become clinical educators and nursing faculty. Technology continues to be a priority for our school. Our state-of-the-science Learning Center is a vital resource for our students. We use a variety of simulation technology to expand students’ opportunities for clinical learning. Our faculty serve as leaders in developing simulation competencies across the state. Our Mobile Health Clinic has provided health education and screening services to more than 800 individuals this year, including those who lack access to needed services. It is an exciting time to pursue or expand a nursing career. Our graduates are making a difference at a time when our society needs more nurses. Welcome – the Washburn University School of Nursing is ready to assist you in meeting your goals! MISSION Washburn University School of Nursing emphasizes excellence in teaching that prepares students to value life-long learning as professional nurses. Washburn nursing graduates collaborate with communities applying ethical leadership, critical thinking, and technological skills to design caring innovative health solutions for diverse populations. HISTORY The baccalaureate nursing program was established at Washburn University in the Fall of 1974. The program had an initial enrollment of 55 students, and was the outgrowth of a strong community interest in baccalaureate nursing education and a local and statewide need for more nurses. In 1982, the program was granted status as a School of Nursing through an act of the Legislature. Dr. Alice Adam Young became the first Dean of the School of Nursing. The School of Nursing moved into new facilities in the Petro Allied Health Center in Fall of 1983. The Washburn University baccalaureate nursing program was the first baccalaureate program in nursing in the City of Topeka and Shawnee County. A unique feature of the Washburn University nursing program was the development of the curriculum around a theoretical framework. The Rogerian Conceptual System, the Science of Unitary Human Beings, was selected as the organizing framework for the original curriculum. Refinements in the Washburn curricular applications of the works of Martha E. Rogers have continued over time and have reflected the ongoing Rogerian refinements in the Science of Unitary Human Beings. The School of Nursing has become a national model in the use of the Rogerian theoretical framework. Since its inception, the school has graduated nearly 2100 BSN nurses. STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY The nursing faculty believe that each human being is a unitary, living open system and is continually engaged in a mutual dynamic process with the environment. Individuals are unique, have inherent worth, and strive to maintain system integrity while progressing through the life process from conception through death. Individuals form families and communities, which are also open systems engaged in mutual dynamic process with the environment. Nursing is a health profession which is concerned with promoting the quality of life in individuals, families, and communities. The deliberative and creative use of knowledge for the betterment of human beings is expressed in the science and art of nursing. The nurse, and integral part of the client's environment, is responsible for assisting the client in recognizing and coping with health needs throughout the life process. Through application of the nursing process, the nurse functions as a provider of care, a designer/ manager/coordinator of care, and as a member of the profession (AACN, 1986/ Aug 1998)*. Professional education in nursing, which is an integral part of higher education, begins at the baccalaureate level. The purpose of professional nursing education is to provide the knowledge base and skills necessary for the student learner to become a professional practitioner of nursing. General education in the humanities and in the natural and social sciences provides a broad foundation for understanding and augmenting nursing theory and facilitates the development and integration of the nursing student as a professional person. Learning is a complex, mutual process of growth and development identified by changes in the behavior of the learner. Each student is unique in life experiences, motivation for learning, and scholastic aptitude. The role of the nurse educator is to facilitate the learning process. The student is responsible for learning. The philosophy and purposes of the School of Nursing are consistent with the mission of Washburn University. The School of Nursing is a major academic unit within the University and is responsible for determining its own professional curriculum and instruction. The richness of resources within the university and the community provide the opportunities for faculty and students to make significant contributions to health care delivery in a changing, multicultural society. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing offers a curriculum designed to prepare women and men as professional nurses. The focus of this professional program is the study of the individual and family life process from conception through aging. The nursing curriculum builds upon and augments courses in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. The program is four academic years in length. Graduates are prepared to function as generalists in nursing and assume entry-level positions. They assume responsibility with individuals and families in maintaining and promoting health and in caring for people with acute and chronic illness. Upon successful completion of the nursing program, the graduate applies to the State Board of Nursing to write the national licensing examination (NCLEX) to be licensed as a registered nurse.

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School name: Washburn University (School of Nursing)
Address: 1700 SW College Ave.
Zip & city: KS 66621-1117 Topeka
Phone: (785) 670-1525
Web: http://www.washburn.edu/washburn/gen/washburn_generated_pages/School_of_Nursing_p187.html
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