Our Nursing Philosophy
The Associate Degree Nursing Program faculty, in keeping with the philosophy of Kilgore College, fosters development of the individual's worthwhile contribution to society. The nursing faculty is dedicated to the college motto, "Emphasis Excellence", and upholds the rights, responsibilities and privileges of the student in a democratic system. In keeping with goals of the college, the Associate Degree Program prepares the graduate for immediate employment. Courses are also provided that may be acceptable for transfer to other colleges
should the graduate seek a higher degree.
The faculty believes a person is a biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual being who is capable of self-care. A person's basic needs occur in a hierarchical order. Each person is unique, has intrinsic worth, and has the right to participate in his own health care.
Nursing is the art of caring and a helping science using technology and critical thinking skills. Nurses select and perform actions to help individuals or groups under their care to maintain or change conditions in themselves or their environments. The perspectives of the person, nurse, and physician are all considered when planning and giving care. Nurses work independently, as well as, collaboratively with other health disciplines/agencies to provide individualized care.
Students learn in a variety of ways and come into the learning environment in differing stages of development. The faculty also believes learning:
- has cognitive, affective, and psychomotor components
- progresses to simple to complex
- is demonstrated by a change in behavior
- is enhanced by a multi-sensory approach
- is individualistic
Learning is the responsibility of the student. The faculty shares the responsibility for learning by being accountable for planning, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum and by creating an environment conducive to learning. The faculty will encourage the development of a nursing conscience based upon professional, moral, ethical, and legal standards during the learning process.
Upon graduation, the associate degree nurse is prepared for a beginning staff position under supervision in structured settings. The graduate is prepared to function in the basic roles of provider of care, manager of care, and as a member with the discipline of nursing in acute care, long-term care, and community based care settings.
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