The Department of Nursing recognizes that individuals, families, communities, and populations are entitled to optimum health and quality health care. The following statement reflects the Department of Nursing’s philosophical beliefs: It shares the University’s commitment to teaching, research, and service to individuals, families, communities, and populations. The Department of Nursing affirms the WCU Vision, Mission and Values Statements and the College of Health Sciences Mission Statement. Graduates of these nursing programs will be professionals capable of assuming leadership in present and emerging health care roles, citizens who contribute to society and who are committed to life-long learning and personal development. These contributions are based on contemporary nursing science as well as organizational, political, cultural, and economic principles. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program further prepares advanced practice nurses at the highest level to fully evaluate and contribute to increasingly complex health care systems. The graduate programs provide preparation into advanced nursing practice and education roles thereby, giving students the ability to synthesize knowledge strengthen communication and empowerment to promote health care. The baccalaureate program provides the art and scientific foundations of entry into nursing practice. All graduates are prepared to provide evidence-based quality nursing care, and to become nursing leaders within the nursing profession. The mission of the West Chester University Department of Nursing is to provide the highest quality of undergraduate and graduate nursing education to students who come from diverse populations. 20036) and approved by the State Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Department of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons Department of Nursing Cheryl Schlamb, Chairperson Nancy Barker, Assistant Chairperson Carol Romano, Lab Coordinator Christine Thomas, Simulation Lab Coordinator
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