The Mission of the Division of Nursing is to prepare a liberally educated nurse for professional practice. The Division strives to educate a nurse who is able to gain and apply knowledge humanely, intelligently and effectively in a complex changing world and who demonstrates continued involvement in learning, study and research. To achieve this mission the Division provides an educational environment which promotes intellectual and social growth, synthesis of knowledge and interpersonal and clinical skills, and which engages the student in the development of critical thinking. The Division promotes individual and professional growth by engaging our students in achieving these educational outcomes: Thinking Critically, Communicating Effectively, Understanding Context, Appreciating Esthetic Experience, Defining a Personal Identity, Examining Value Systems, and Adapting and Innovating.