Aligned with Neumann University's Mission and Vision, our nursing programs are dedicated to advancing the practice of nursing within the Franciscan tradition, offering high-quality education that allows our graduates to care for persons from diverse backgrounds across various settings. Rooted in Franciscan values and a robust liberal arts and professional education, our undergraduate and graduate programs aim to equip graduates with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes for competent and ethical nursing practice. We are committed to nurturing lifelong professional growth, preparing our graduates for clinical practice and advanced nursing studies, and empowering them to meet both professional and societal obligations with integrity and compassion. 

Philosophy of the Nursing Program

Rooted in the core values of reverence, integrity, service, excellence, and stewardship, Neumann University's Nursing Programs embody a holistic approach to nursing education, blending the art and science of nursing within a supportive academic community. Our nursing curriculum, grounded in the Neumann University core experiences and sciences, cultivates clinical judgment, ethical practice, professionalism, and a deep respect for human dignity. 

At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to Franciscan values, guiding our students to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care across many diverse, multicultural contexts which may occur on a local, regional, national, or global level. We recognize the multifaceted nature of persons, acknowledging their physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in our pursuit of equitable care. Our programs are responsive to advancements in nursing, inter-professional practices, and technology, aiming to promote health, prevent disease, and provide care across varied settings and stages of life. 

Nursing education at Neumann University equips students with the foundation for clinical judgment, effective communication, advocacy, and leadership. Our undergraduate program lays the groundwork for professional practice, while our graduate programs prepare nurses with the advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful healthcare providers and nursing leaders.

Graduates of the Neumann University Nursing programs are prepared to practice to the full extent of their educational preparation. They have the tools to lead and advance the nursing profession and to influence health care practices in increasingly complex and diverse environments.