The faculty of the School of Nursing believes that the practice of professional nursing rests upon a sound arts and science foundation that prepares graduates to excel in a diverse, rapidly changing, and technologically oriented society. Faculty members serve as guides, mentors, role models, and facilitators for students to synthesize the roles and responsibilities of the scope of nursing practice. Integrated and conceptually based curricula are built upon the principles of communication, critical thinking, cultural-connectedness, health promotion, and adherence to professional and ethical standards of practice, which form the foundation for knowledge and skills essential for nursing professionals. Teaching and learning activities are keystones of the curricula and occur within caring, interdisciplinary and environmentally sensitive settings.

Florida Gulf Coast University School of Nursing will have an accreditation review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in 2009.  The School's initial accreditation under CCNE was granted in 2004 for 5 years and this is the regularly scheduled accreditation review.  The on-site visit is scheduled for February 23rd, 24th, and 25th. 

CCNE welcomes third party comments on the School of Nursing's qualifications for accreditation until 30 days before the site visit.  Third party comments are not shared with the program under review; however, to be accepted by CCNE, comments must be signed.  Please address any comments in writing to Ms. LiAnn Shepard, Accreditation Assistant, Commission on Collegiate Nursing, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC  20036-1120.