Department of Nursing

Mission

In accordance with the mission of Albertus Magnus College, the Department of Nursing is committed to preparing students for professional nursing practice through the development of ethical values, intellectual inquiry, openness to the search for truth, and readiness to serve diverse individuals and communities.

About the Department

The Department of Nursing prepares students to deliver safe, evidence-based, and compassionate nursing care through a curriculum that integrates scientific knowledge, liberal arts education, and clinical practice. Students develop the clinical judgment, communication, leadership, and technological skills needed to promote health, prevent disease, and improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Through faculty mentorship, simulation experiences, and supervised clinical education, students gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in today's complex healthcare environments while embracing the profession's commitment to ethical practice, lifelong learning, and service.

Degrees and Programs

The department offers the following academic programs in the traditional undergraduate program only:

Bachelor's Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Adult Degree Program and Traditional Undergraduate Program)

Accreditation & Program Approval

The Department of Nursing is committed to maintaining the highest standards of nursing education through state program approval and ongoing continuous quality improvement.

• The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and LPN to BSN programs are approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing.
• The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• The department is actively engaged in accreditation preparation activities aligned with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Standards as part of its commitment to excellence in nursing education.

Experiential Learning

Clinical education is integrated throughout the nursing curriculum, providing students with supervised experiences in diverse healthcare settings. Through simulation, laboratory instruction, and direct patient care, students apply classroom knowledge, strengthen clinical judgment, develop professional communication skills, and prepare for entry into professional nursing practice.

Department Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program of study in Nursing, students will:

• Integrate evidence-based nursing knowledge and a liberal arts educational foundation to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care for individuals, families, communities, and populations across the human lifespan.
• Apply scientific knowledge, clinical judgment, and culturally responsive nursing practices to promote health, reduce risk, prevent disease, and address the healthcare needs of diverse populations.
• Collaborate effectively and communicate respectfully with patients, families, communities, and interprofessional healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care coordination.
• Utilize healthcare technology, informatics, and patient care technologies to support clinical decision-making, communication, patient education, and the delivery of quality healthcare.
• Apply quality improvement and patient safety principles to minimize risk and contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare systems and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical practice, leadership, service, and a commitment to lifelong learning consistent with the Dominican values of study, community, service, and the pursuit of truth to advocate for patients and advance the nursing profession.