Nursing

Find Out More About

Nursing

Nursing is a learning process in which critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and evidence-based knowledge are utilized for the purpose of nurturing caring, ethical, professional healthcare providers. The nurse is accountable to the employer and larger communities as well by engaging in progressive evaluation of systems towards continuous improvement. The nursing process will be used as the nurse and patient collaborate towards holistic patient centered care.

 

 

Career Expectations

Students completing the SVCC Nursing Program will find numerous job opportunities available in the field. Some examples of work placement include: hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, homecare, department of corrections, and schools. Many healthcare facilities offer their employees financial assistance for continuing education. With experience and education, nurses may work in specialized areas such as obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency, or intensive care units. Nurses may obtain bachelor degrees and advanced degrees such as master degrees or doctorate degrees.

Necessary Skills and Attitudes

There are many educational opportunities to gain entry to the nursing field. Becoming a Certified Nurses Assistant is an excellent place to start your career. The Licensed Practical Nursing Program can be completed in one year and the Associate Degree Nursing Program can be completed in as little as two years. Each of these programs allow the student to enter into a rewarding healthcare field. There are many things to consider when thinking about entering the nursing field. Nursing requires the ability to communicate effectively, adapt to change, and possess strong critical thinking skills. Nurses also need to be a good team player, as well as be empathetic, caring, and have a strong work ethic.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students can expect to achieve the following end-of-program learning outcomes once completing an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in nursing from SVCC:

• Patient Centered Care: Validate individuals, families, and communities as partners in holistic care.
• Safety: Plan nursing care that encompasses competent individual performance within a system that assesses for safe practice.
• Evidenced Based Practice: Integrate current evidence-based knowledge into nursing care.
• Quality Improvement: Integrate systems and policies for continuous improvement in the delivery of healthcare.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Integrate the contributions of healthcare professionals to achieve the health goals of the patient, family, and the community.
• Informatics: Utilize technologies to strengthen communication, manage information, and mitigate error in patient care delivery.
• Professionalism: Support the ideals of leadership, ethical principles, and legal healthcare delivery.