Nursing

Nursing Mission, Goals, And Student Learning Objectives

Mission

It is the mission of St. Paul’s School of Nursing’s nursing programs to serve the needs of society by offering excellent nursing programs that exemplify the highest standards and educational outcomes. The nursing programs are based upon contemporary, educationally sound, conceptual frameworks, which include supporting concepts of critical thinking, nursing process, therapeutic interventions, therapeutic communication, and leadership to help students develop and expand their nursing roles. These programs emphasize the values of caring and advocacy, professional accountability, and professional ethics. Both faculty and students reflect these attributes when serving the needs of society in their respective roles.

Philosophy

The Nursing Department aligns the programs’ philosophy, outcomes, and curricula with the mission and philosophy of Education Affiliates. Nursing combines art, science, and human connection for healing, while health involves unity of mind, body, and spirit, including health within illness. St. Paul’s School of Nursing’s nursing programs are deeply rooted in a set of guiding philosophies aligned with our mission, vision, and trajectory. These principles form the core of our commitment to delivering exceptional education in healthcare.

Our approach is grounded in clinical competency, ensuring that learners possess the skills and knowledge needed for effective patient care. Communication and interpersonal skills are emphasized to create empathetic caregivers who excel in understanding and connecting with patients.

Holistic patient care underscores our dedication to treating patients comprehensively, addressing both their physical and emotional well-being. Collaboration and teamwork are central, recognizing the importance of harmonious interprofessional relationships in modern healthcare.

Ethical and professional practice is non-negotiable, instilling in our students the highest standards of integrity. Additionally, we equip learners with technological competence, recognizing the role of innovation in shaping contemporary healthcare.

These philosophies collectively define how we design programs, engage learners, and interact with stakeholders. With these principles, St. Paul’s School of Nursing prepare healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact, aligning our educational efforts with our greater mission.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a sound theory base incorporating nursing, liberal arts, and sciences.
• Exhibit the critical thinking skills necessary to promote self-care abilities.
• Utilize communication, teaching, and research concepts to provide quality health care to individuals and families.
• Utilize the nursing process to identify patient requisites/deficits to enhance self-care ability.
• Integrate the three practice roles (Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences) of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing within the interdisciplinary health care system.
• Practice nursing within established ethical and legal standards of the profession.
• Accept personal and professional responsibility for developing self-actualization of social, educational, professional, and community pursuits by emulating the mission statement.

Upon graduation, the graduate is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination NCLEX-RN. passage of which is required to obtain a license to practice nursing in the state of Florida.

Graduation from the Associate of Science in Nursing program does not guarantee eligibility to sit for state licensure examination in this or any other state.