Carr College of Nursing

Mission and Philosophy:

The College of Nursing’s mission statement is “Developing Nurses as Christian Servants.”

The nursing program fosters a supportive environment that challenges professional nursing students to reach their full potential. The program’s purpose is to provide a quality professional education that leads to an understanding and philosophy of life consistent with Christian ideals. This involves the following goals:

1. The preparation of graduates who provide nursing care reflective of their faith and Christian service and who value lifelong intellectual growth.
2. The encouragement of practice-oriented critical thinking that acknowledges dependence on God and is built upon a liberal arts foundation.
3. The development of a commitment to Christian values, ethics, intellectual excellence, and undergraduate standards of professional nursing practice.
4. The promotion of supportive personal and professional relationships.
5. The promotion of lifelong health habits that contribute to a better quality of life physically, spiritually, psychologically and socially.
6. The emphasis of a servant-leadership lifestyle that prepares graduates who have a respect for diverse cultures and an understanding of world missions.

Dean:

Cathleen M. Shultz, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E., F.A.A.N.

Undergraduate Program

The College of Nursing offers multiple admission opportunities to prepare baccalaureate nurses for the challenges and rewards of professional nursing. Please refer to the undergraduate catalog for more information.