School of Nursing
Nursing degrees give students the skills required to work in hospitals, nursing homes, out-patient surgery centers, specialized facilities, industrial settings, and doctor’s offices. Nurses also work as visiting nurses in patient homes. Students educated as registered nurses (RNs) treat patients, educate patients and the public about various health related conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patient family members. RNs protect, promote, and optimize health; prevent illness and injury; alleviate suffering; and advocate for patients, families, communities, and populations. RNs also address policies and factors in healthcare systems affecting the quality of the healthcare delivered.