Philosophy
Consistent with the mission and purpose of the university, the School of Nursing is a Christian community of disciples, scholars, and practitioners. Its purpose is to advance the work of God in the world through nursing education, research, professional practice, community, and church service.
Health is defined and understood by the faculty as totality or completeness whether for an individual, family, or community. That totality or completeness, within this conceptual definition, cannot be seen apart from the constitutive element of spirituality. Our conceptual approach to health highlights our distinctive as a Christian university and provides the discipline of nursing with a distinctive domain for research.
Rebecca Gagne Henderson ’08
MSN FNP and Parish Nursing Hospice Nurse VNA Care, Pasadena, CA |
“As a USC undergraduate, I was blown away by the differences in APU’s approach to education. The nursing programs are challenging and respected in the professional field, and the faculty, staff, and other students treat one another as family, working together to help each student succeed. When my teacher prayed for us all on my first day of class, I cried. It is amazing to study with like-minded people who integrate their faith into the learning process. As a candidate for Parish Nursing, there is no better place to strengthen my gift for pastoral and patient care.” |
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