RN-to-BSN program overview
Mission
The nursing program at Saint Martin's University is dedicated
to making a positive difference in the lives of its students and
others through the core values of faith, reason, service and
community. It empowers its students to pursue lifelong learning,
accomplishment and fulfillment as nurses and human persons.
Goals
The nursing program is committed to providing an academic
environment congruent with its mission and that of the
university. Rooted in the liberal arts, its curriculum
cultivates creativity and the ability to communicate and pursue
ideas; critical thinking and independent inquiry; academic
excellence; the formation of sound ethical judgments; and
service to humanity. The program prepares nurses to:
- provide evidence-based care for a diverse
and aging population that contributes to safe
and high quality patient outcomes
- face the challenges associated with working
with new technology and informatics
- create innovative changes to improve the
delivery of health care
- promote inter-professional collaboration
- understand the research process and
translate evidence into practice
- provide leadership in the workplace,
community and profession
- influence policies, laws and regulations
that promote nursing practice and improve the
health care system.
Accreditation
The RN-to-BSN program at Saint Martin's University has
received applicant status from the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).