Nursing

Clinical times are scheduled based on the availability of the clinical sites and may occur during daytime hours, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Nursing Mission, Goals, And Student Learning Objective

Mission

It is the mission of Fortis College’s nursing programs to serve the needs of society by offering excellent nursing programs that exemplify the highest standards and educational outcomes. The nursing programs are based upon contemporary, educationally sound, conceptual frameworks, which include supporting concepts of critical thinking, nursing process, therapeutic interventions, therapeutic communication, and leadership to help students develop and expand their nursing roles. These programs emphasize the values of caring and advocacy, professional accountability, and professional ethics. Both faculty and students reflect these attributes when serving the needs of society in their respective roles.

Philosophy

The Nursing Department aligns the programs’ philosophy, outcomes, and curricula with the mission and philosophy of Education Affiliates. Nursing combines art, science, and human connection for healing, while health involves unity of mind, body, and spirit, including health within illness. Fortis College’s nursing programs are deeply rooted in a set of guiding philosophies aligned with our mission, vision, and trajectory. These principles form the core of our commitment to delivering exceptional education in healthcare.

Our approach is grounded in clinical competency, ensuring that learners possess the skills and knowledge needed for effective patient care. Communication and interpersonal skills are emphasized to create empathetic caregivers who excel in understanding and connecting with patients.

Holistic patient care underscores our dedication to treating patients comprehensively, addressing both their physical and emotional well-being. Collaboration and teamwork are central, recognizing the importance of harmonious interprofessional relationships in modern healthcare.

Ethical and professional practice are non-negotiable, instilling in our students the highest standards of integrity. Additionally, we equip learners with technological competence, recognizing the role of innovation in shaping contemporary healthcare.

These philosophies collectively define how we design programs, engage learners, and interact with stakeholders. With these principles, Fortis College prepare healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact, aligning our educational efforts with our greater mission.

Student Learning Outcomes - Associate of Science in Nursing Program

1. Analyze relevant assessment data to provide holistic client-centered care.
2. Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, evidence-based information, and knowledge from the arts and sciences to support sound clinical decisions.
3. Communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, and technological means with individuals, families, and healthcare team members.
4. Apply nursing process for clients in a safe, compassionate, culturally competent manner that promotes human dignity.
5. Manage the efficient, effective use of human, physical, financial, and technological resources in providing continuity of care within and across healthcare settings.
6. Collaborate with individuals, families, and healthcare team members in providing comprehensive, individualized patient care.
7. Demonstrate accountability in adhering to standards of professional practice within legal and ethical frameworks.
8. Participate in activities that promote professional development and personal growth.

Upon graduation, the graduate is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination NCLEX-RN. passage of which is required to obtain a license to practice nursing in the state of Florida.

Graduation from the Associate of Science in Nursing program does not guarantee eligibility to sit for state licensure examination in this or any other state.