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MISSION

The mission is to provide quality academic programs offering learners the opportunity to expand their
knowledge base and pursue advanced study. The nursing curricula prepare professional nurses who
demonstrate excellence in using new methods in evidence based practice, think critically, apply ethical
principles and clinical reasoning, demonstrate leadership skills, value diversity, participate and conduct
research which benefits the global community. The Department of Nursing is committed to increasing
diverse representation in the nursing profession.

The Baccalaureate Nursing Program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
The Baccalaureate Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia
30326 Phone: (404)
975-5000

Department of Nursing Goals

1. To provide quality programs supportive of the learning needs of diverse learners so that they may
accomplish their educational goals.
2. To provide an environment supportive of quality instruction, the use of technology, scholarly endeavors,
and critical thinking.
3. To maintain faculty support systems and staff development programs that foster creativity and facilitate
the faculty's contributions to higher education and the nursing profession.
4. To maximize opportunities for students and faculty to participate in the internal operations of the
University so as to foster optimal communications and ensure maximum involvement in the
development and maintenance of programs and services.
5. To engage in cooperative and collaborative relationships with regional communities that will promote
health and nursing.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Bachelor of Science in

Nursing

The Department of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) for students interested in becoming a
professional nurse. Students may select from a traditional track or an accelerated track. Second degree and
transfer students are eligible to select the accelerated track. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the
state licensure examination to become registered nurses.
A Baccalaureate Nursing completion program for Registered Nurses (with a Maryland license) is also offered.
In the baccalaureate program, students acquire a sound liberal education with content from the social

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