Philosophy

The University of Indianapolis School of Nursing seeks to prepare its students to practice holistic nursing care in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing health care environment. Consistent with all majors within the university, the curricula of the School of Nursing reflect a commitment to Christian values and encourage development of the total person, including intellectual, physical, psychosocial, moral, and spiritual aspects. Within nursing coursework, students become competent with a variety of skills, learn to reason with judgment, develop respect for the inherent worth of every human being, reflect upon personal values and attitudes, and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and to the profession.

The faculty members support Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing programs within a private, comprehensive university. They are committed to providing programs of learning that meet the needs of a diverse student population, including both traditional and nontraditional learners. They believe that educational methods that are supportive of students in teaching/learning situations are essential. Recognizing the unique worth of each student, the faculty members support individualized attention to assist students as they develop and work toward the attainment of their individual goals.

Mission and Purposes

The School of Nursing provides programs that are responsive to the needs of a diverse society as well as the nursing community. The central mission of the school is the preparation of individuals for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the nursing profession. To achieve this mission, the school:

1. provides an Associate of Science in Nursing curriculum that includes courses that focus upon spoken, written, and technological communication; critical thinking; social and biological science bases for nursing; and direct nursing care of patients with common health needs and problems throughout the lifespan;
2. provides a Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum that includes courses that focus upon spoken, written, and technological communication; critical thinking; social and biological science bases for nursing; and provides and directs the delivery of wholistic care to ill and well individual, family, and community health care recipients in a variety of health care settings.
3. provides a Master of Science in Nursing curriculum that builds on knowledge and competencies of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The mission of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare nurses for expanded nursing roles and to provide a foundation for doctoral studies. The programs will prepare registered nurses to take certification examinations in advanced practice and/or to meet community and professional needs;
4. provides high-quality programs that are reviewed at regular intervals and maintained, developed, or redirected as needed;
5. provides opportunities for full-time and part-time study by traditional and nontraditional students;
6. recruits and retains qualified faculty members who are sensitive to developments in nursing and who demonstrate a professional commitment to nursing education;
7. seeks mutually beneficial relationships with city, state, national, and international health care and professional communities; and
8. responds to changing circumstances through the continuous improvement in nursing education programs, supporting initiatives consistent with the mission of the School of Nursing.