It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 护理学院 at 最靠谱的网赌软件. The profession of nursing has evolved substantially over the past 200 years and is considered one of the most rewarding and well-respected disciplines in health care. Professional nurses work autonomously and as critical members of interdisciplinary health care teams to promote health and well-being in individuals and communities through clinical practice, 教育和研究. 作为病人的拥护者, nurses play a primary role in ensuring quality and safety, promoting patients' understanding of their condition and treatment plans, protecting patients' rights, advancing knowledge and health policy, and supporting critical decision-making.
自1986年以来, the 教职员工 of the 护理学院 at ODU have provided students, 校友, members of the community and other key stakeholders with opportunities to reach their greatest potential. Through top-ranked academic programs, state-of-the-art simulation experiences, robust programs of research, world-renowned and award-winning faculty, and an unprecedented commitment to student success and satisfaction, the School is well-positioned for continued growth and enhanced impact.
We are home to over 375 undergraduate and 290 graduate students. Our competitive undergraduate programs offer high-quality didactic and hands-on instruction alongside a close community of faculty and clinical partners who share our interests. Our graduate programs engage our students, largely through distance learning, in advancing their professional practices as nurse practitioners, 护士麻醉师, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives and nurse executives. 研究生s of our programs enter the workforce as competent, confident nursing professionals with a focus on patient safety and access to high quality, 具有成本效益的保健服务.
We value the diversity of those we serve and are prepared to meet the needs of today's global society and workforce. We must be able to appreciate, work with and learn from those with cultures and backgrounds different from our own. We strive to continuously develop our inclusive culture; a culture that inspires us to widen our perspectives, 和善地说话, and actively seek understanding. Inclusive environments empower all of us to grow and make valued contributions.
I wish to sincerely thank our students, 校友, 教职员工, clinical and industry partners, our colleagues here at ODU, and other key stakeholders. Your support strengthens our team. We strive to keep you informed and engaged so you remain loyal supporters and our greatest ambassadors. Our excellent reputation is the result of your generosity and hard work.
I invite you to learn more about the positive impact the 护理学院 at ODU is making on our community and beyond. We welcome you to join us as a student seeking a world-class education, as a faculty member searching for professional growth, or as a partner interested in promoting the health and well-being of others. 我的门永远是敞开的.
真诚地,
Suzanne Marie Wright, PhD, CRNA
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