School of Nursing
Program Information
Mission
Consistent with the mission statement of Clayton State University, the School of Nursing is committed to providing comprehensive nursing education and public service to residents of the community, region and the Southern Crescent of Metro Atlanta. The School incorporates five elements in its mission: the utilization of effective communication systems with the application of information technology; the promotion of health and human development of our global community in transition; the provision of high quality educational services for the development of competent, caring, and committed professional nurses at both the baccalaureate and masters level; the design and development of a program which incorporates modern health care and educational technology; and the provision of community-based, experiential learning.
It is the faculty’s mission to use those resources which will promote lifelong learning and enhance the acquisition of skill in information technology. Mastery of critical thinking skills, nursing therapeutics, theory-based practice, research, and communication is successfully accomplished by integrating theory, clinical practice, and technologically advanced communications. The curriculum facilitates the transitional development of students to professional nursing roles, in which they are capable of practicing effectively in a multifaceted and multicultural health care environment. Recognizing and valuing the social, economic, ethnic and cultural diversity of individuals is central to efforts of promoting health and human development and maintaining standards of professional nursing practice.
The faculty is committed to providing educational excellence through a caring and supportive environment. We value and build upon the lived and professional experiences of our faculty and students. Learning experiences are designed as a collaborative process between the facilitator and learner. The learning environment supports the unique characteristics and learning styles of students and strives to enhance creativity and academic achievement.
With consideration to the many and varied advances in health care and educational technology, the program plays a leading role in transforming the learning facilities of our institution to ensure the provision of modern instructional and laboratory-based technology. Students will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills essential to modern and future clinical practice through our commitment to the design and development of innovative learning facilities. The School program’s articulation process and awarding of advanced placement credit recognize and support the previous educational experiences of students. The provision of flexible schedules and the use of information technology enhance community participation in the program.