The faculty believes that nursing is an evidence-based practice profession, which promotes optimal health across one’s life span. A master’s in nursing education prepares the learner for various roles and areas of practice upon graduation in pursuit of new and innovative roles that result from healthcare reforms and changes in an ever-evolving, global healthcare system and allow for the provision of care and support (CCNE, 2011). Committed to ethical care, and the nurturing of well and sick people, individually and in groups, and the provision of culturally congruent care, nurse educators facilitate learning, learner development, and socialization of the professional nurse to meet these competencies.
Nursing education is a partnership characterized by mutual respect between faculty and students. The responsibility for learning lies with the students, who come equipped with prior knowledge and experiences, as well as a desire to learn. The faculty facilitates the students’ spirit of inquiry and provides educational experiences that foster the responsibility, independence, and critical thinking of the learner.
