Philosophy

Saint Luke’s Nursing Program embraces the complexity of our changing profession and acknowledges that the role of the professional nurse generalist will continue to evolve. Through the transformational processes of socialization and education, we strive to co-create an empowered safe effective baccalaureate generalist graduate who meets the following outcomes:

• Evolving Professional Nurse
• Quantum Thinker
• Inter-Professional Colleague
• Transformational Practitioner

The nursing program and curriculum adhere to the following professional standards:

• Missouri State Board of Nursing Regulations Regarding Programs of Professional Nursing
• Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies
• AACN The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
• Detailed NCLEX-RN® Test Plan

Educational processes are student-centered and focused on development of professional nurse generalists. Multiple opportunities for complex problem solving, decision making, collaboration, and leadership in the delivery of safe quality care are provided in diverse practice settings. As reflected in the quality of their patient encounters and achievement of patient outcomes, our graduates are prepared to meet the demands of the ever-changing health care environment and to act as patient advocates and catalysts for improvement and change.