Program Mission
The mission of the Endicott College School of Nursing is to prepare graduates to practice in a complex and ever-changing health care environment. Preparation for practice will be based on evidence-based theoretical knowledge and structured, supervised clinical instruction. The educational process will incorporate the student as an active participant and through the use of innovative teaching approaches will foster a collaborative and interactive classroom environment in which students are encouraged to become self-learners, responsible for the depth and breadth of their acquired knowledge. The professional standards of nursing will provide the foundation for the development of critical thinking skills, ethical reasoning, and therapeutic communication skills. Curriculum integration of global issues and medicolegal concepts will insure that students can participate in society as educated, culturally competent, and socially responsible individuals who respect others and the environment and who are accountable to protect and promote the well-being of those assigned to their care. Inherent in this mission is that the student will remain a self-learner throughout the lifespan, committed to both personal and professional development.
The School of Nursing prides itself on preparing clinically competent nurses who are prepared to successfully complete the RN National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Nursing students are expected to take their education seriously and to actively participate in class meetings, clinical and laboratory assignments, discussion groups, and tutoring sessions. Self-learning is not only highly encouraged, but is an expectation of the nursing program here at Endicott College. The graduate of the baccalaureate program is prepared as a generalist to provide care to individuals, families and community groups, arriving at clinical judgments to promote and maintain health.
ACCREDITATION
The nursing program at Endicott College is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006.
Phone: 1-800-669-1656, ext 153. Fax: (212) 812-0390.
