DEPARTMENT OF NURSING EDUCATION
The bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree prepares nurses to function as generalists within diverse health care systems. The program provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge of theory and clinical practice.

The B.S.N. program also focuses on the professional nurse as a consumer of research and practitioner of community health. The B.S.N. program culminates with preparation for management and leadership roles as a health care provider. This foundation is necessary for the development of critical thinking, communication, service, lifelong learning, and for understanding people of diverse cultures.

The mission of the Shepherd University Department of Nursing Education is to enhance the health status of the region by educating professional nurses for practice in a rapidly changing health care environment. The bachelor of science in nursing program prepares professional nurses for entry into practice as nurse generalists. The program also provides opportunities for registered professional nurses to continue their formal education at the baccalaureate level. In addition, the Department provides continuing nursing education opportunities for professional nurses in this region. Emphasis is placed on building a new foundation for the pursuit of lifelong learning, personally and professionally, by providing a caring climate and student-faculty relationships that encourage the intellectual, ethical, and personal development of each student.

Department of Nursing Education Web Site

Nursing Faculty

Shepherd University Catalog

Office of Admissions