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 completion of a degree in Nursing, students will:

• Integrate nursing knowledge with the liberal arts educational foundation to care for clients across the human lifespan.
• Responsibly apply scientific knowledge to reduce risk and limit disease in individuals and communities.
• Utilize patient care technologies in the healthcare environment by embracing the need to be a lifelong learner.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, and other healthcare providers in a complex healthcare environment.
• Demonstrate nursing leadership skills that exemplify the Dominican Order identity through the four pillars; study, prayer, community, and service.