About Us
Philosophy
The Philosophy of Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing expresses the faculty's beliefs about education, nursing, nursing education, individuals, health, and the responsibility of the school to the student and the community. This philosophy provides the foundation for the total program.
Education is a dynamic, interactive, life-long learning process. The faculty facilitates education through the development and implementation of a curriculum in which both the teacher and learner are active participants. Learning takes place in an environment of mutual respect and trust. It is manifested by growth in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor behavior.
Nursing is a caring profession, which uses concepts, theory, practice and research to assist the individual in a holistic manner to attain or maintain an optimum level of wellness. The nurse functions as caregiver, advocate, educator, and manager in primary, secondary and tertiary settings. Collaboration with other health care providers is integral to the practice of nursing in order to serve the individual, family, and community.
Nursing education is built on a strong theoretical background in the arts and sciences. This knowledge base provides the foundation for the practice of nursing.
Individuals are complex biopsychosocial, cultural and spiritual human beings with intrinsic value and inherent needs. They interact within their environment and follow relatively predictable developmental patterns.
Health is physical, social, psychological and spiritual wellness as perceived by the individual. Illness may occur when there is a deviation from health.
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing is responsible for an educational program based on Christian principles, which prepares beginning professional nurses to be responsive to the health care needs of the consumer.
The diploma program in nursing education prepares the graduate for entry level practice of professional nursing. The emphasis on the clinical component, in addition to a broad knowledge base, prepares a graduate who exhibits clinical competence as a generalist. Our diploma program provides a foundation for further education. The quality of the nursing education program and the opportunity for professional advancement are enhanced through meaningful and productive interaction with other educational institutions and community health facilities.
