Overview

The mission of the Cedar Crest College undergraduate nursing program is to prepare professional nurses by building on a foundation firmly grounded in the liberal arts. A Cedar Crest College nursing education fosters development of the whole person while cultivating commitment to lifelong learning. Nursing graduates are empowered to assume leadership roles in a global society.

The Cedar Crest College Nursing Department is housed in the Hamilton Boulevard Building. The 36,500 square foot building includes: a maternal child health lab, 2 health assessment labs (undergraduate and graduate level), an adult acute care lab and a nursing fundamentals lab. The labs simulate a wide variety of nursing practice environments such as the hospital setting, doctor’s office and a client’s home environment for simulation in community and home care situations. Additionally, the simulation center contains 4 high fidelity acute care hospital rooms; 2 in a traditional medical surgical setting and 2 in a more contemporary high acuity style as well as a simulated operating room complete with anesthesia & emergency equipment. The labs and simulation areas boast state-of-the-art simulation technologies including numerous high fidelity manikins, an automated/computerized medication dispensing cabinet, technologies for computerized charting, and more. Classrooms are convertible for small and large groups. A computer room is available for student drop-in use and the building provides high speed wireless internet throughout.