Philosophy Statement
The philosophy of the Kalamazoo Valley Community
College Nursing Department evolves from beliefs regarding the individual, health, nursing,
caring, nursing education, and continued learning. The College and the nursing department
are committed to providing an educational experience that promotes personal growth and
creativity, develops knowledge and technical competencies, and meets the educational needs
of the community.
Each individual is a unique, holistic being reflective of internal (hereditary) and
external (cultural) environmental influences. Health is individually perceived on a
dynamic wellness-to-illness continuum.
Nursing is a caring discipline which assists the individual in his/her response to
actual or potential stressors, through application of the nursing process. Caring is an
interpersonal process that incorporates nursing and science with art and technology in
meeting human needs.
Nursing education is a formal process which prepares the student to function in the
roles of provider of care, manager of care, and as a member of the nursing discipline.
Continued learning is viewed as a dynamic life-long process. Nurse educators are
student advocates and facilitators of the learning process. It is believed the graduate of
the KVCC nursing program will possess the knowledge, technologies, and attitudes necessary
to function as a nurse at the associate degree level.
