Overview

The mission of the Cedar Crest College School of Nursing 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 School of Nursing 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.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Cedar Crest College School of Nursing has six end of program student learning outcomes Upon completion, graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will be able to:

• Synthesize knowledge from the physical and social sciences, humanities, and nursing in making nursing practice decisions involving culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities.
• Practice effective communication with individuals, families, and communities.
• Integrate all components of the nursing process in promoting optimal health of individuals, families, and communities.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team in effecting the delivery of health care.
• Synthesize research findings into the practice of nursing and the delivery of health care.
• Demonstrate competency to assume a beginning professional nurse role.