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(Complete Philosophy Contained in the Student Handbook)
Human beings are unique, complex, and integrated systems containing biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual components. Health is a dynamic taking place on a wellness continuum; while nursing is a humanistic service discipline founded on knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and human experiences. It is believed that preparation for entry into nursing is a process that is best offered in an institution of higher learning where the process is seen as a cooperative effort requiring interaction between the students and instructors. In addition, education is seen as a continuous, life-long process through which individuals expand learning. Graduates of an educational program offered by the Department of Nursing will possess knowledge of the history, development, accomplishment, and direction of the nursing profession.
The PCC nursing faculty’s philosophy contains the following beliefs:
- Human beings are unique, complex, and integrated systems containing biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual components.
- Health is a dynamic state that is influenced by each individual’s inherited characteristics and life experiences, and at any given time, a person’s health status is seen as being at some point on the continuum that extends from high-level wellness to the cessation of life.
- Nursing is a humanistic service discipline founded on knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and human experiences and encompasses a wide range of technical skills. It is a scholarly profession that utilizes theory to promote the highest level of wellness achievable by an individual.
- It is believed that preparation for entry into nursing is a process best offered in an institution of higher learning where the process is seen as a cooperative effort requiring interaction between the students and instructors. Education is seen as a continuous, life-long process.
- A variety of teaching/learning strategies are utilized to meet the individual need of students in a way that assists students meet learning objectives.
- Graduates of this program will be informed regarding the unique roles, competencies, and responsibilities expected from individuals at all nursing levels.
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