Nursing is an art and science dedicated to educating individuals in protecting people from diseases, improving the physical and psychological well-being of patients by delivering the health care instructed by the doctor and planning, applying and checking the patient care. In harmony with the university’s mission, our faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, research, clinical practice, and professional service. The resources available to you both on campus and at affiliated health care agencies support clinical practice, research, intellectual inquiry, and creative learning. The Department of Nursing partners with many excellent healthcare institutions and clinical sites to provide students with resources to practice the theoretical concepts learned in the classroom and simulation laboratory.