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In keeping with the mission
of Adirondack Community College, as well as that of the State University of
New York, this Associate Degree Nursing Program philosophy is grounded in
the beliefs that:
Nursing is a learned profession. Caring is the essence of nursing and the
most central and unifying focus for nursing practice. The practice of nursing
includes verbal and nonverbal caring behaviors and technical competence.
Health is the effective
interaction with one's environment, is unique to the individual and is culturally
determined.
Individuals are
unique biological, psychological, sociological beings, capable of caring by
virtue of their humanness.
The environment
and the individual have a reciprocal relationship, thereby creating a holistic
framework of existence. Caring sets up the possibility for giving and receiving
help. A caring environment is one in which an individual can develop his potential.
Nursing education allows for the journey of caring and nurturing going hand in hand with technical skills. The art and science of nursing are intertwined and grounded in giving of a responsible self.
ACC's Associate Degree Nursing Program fulfills its commitment to the community and the ever-changing needs of society by providing health practitioners who are generalists prepare for entry level nursing practice in various health care agencies.