Nursing is a continually evolving health profession practiced in a changing society. The nurse of the 21st century will provide care for a culturally diverse population within a community-based health care delivery system. Professional nurses must keep abreast of technological advances while demonstrating the value of human caring. Nurses also have an important role in encouraging and instructing individuals to choose behaviors that promote health.
The WVC Nursing Program functions within the framework of the mission and goals of WVC. As part of the larger community, the WVC Nursing Program builds on the college mission by preparing students to successfully take the national registered nurse licensure examination and providing options to transfer to baccalaureate programs after graduation. The program is responsive to the changing needs of the communities, is accessible to students seeking academic progression, and is representative of the diversity of the college community.