The mission of the Department of Nursing is to prepare students as professional nurses who integrate the liberal arts and sci ... ences with the knowledge and skills essential for patient-centered nursing practice. Graduates are caring, ethical health care providers who support the dignity of others and promote holistic, evidence-based practice in a variety of settings. We offer two undergraduate programs (BSN and RN-BSN), three graduate programs (pre-licensure MSN-MAGELIN, post-licensure MSN, and DNP). Fast facts: 95% Pre-licensure BSN NCLEX pass rate 97-99% retention among our nursing programs 100% employment rate among our nursing graduates read more