The mission of the School of Nursing is to offer quality nursing education to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. This education prepares nurses with clinical decision-making skills based on evidence-based practice (EBP). Additionally, the School seeks to establish an academic foundation for Advanced Practice Nursing and Doctoral preparation. As life-long learners, graduates are prepared to deliver holistic health care to diverse populations across health care settings. The Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) requires a minimum of 120 semester units, and the nursing curriculum sequence covers five semesters.<br>An understanding of the principles underlying the techniques, procedures, and activities required while caring for clients with common health conditions<br>A knowledge of health assessment, communication skills, and noninvasive nursing procedures in the care of elderly patients in the health care setting<br>The nurse's role as a teacher in the health care setting