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6.
The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health
care environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision
of quality health care and consistent with the values of the profession through
individual and collective action.
7.
The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through
contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge
development.
8.
The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in
promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.
9.
The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members,
is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of
the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.
Student Support Services
Academic Advisor
Assists students from admission through graduation to develop academic
plans, select courses, discuss issues or concerns regarding academic progress,
withdrawal, reinstatement, bankruptcy, appeals, scholarship information, etc.
Make an appointment with your advisor by calling the nursing secretary at
(812) 941-2283.
Pre-nursing:
Sarah Gierke, M.Ed.
ius.edu/advising
,
e-mail:
phone: (812) 941-2283
Nursing:
Brenda Hackett, M.S.N., RZ
ius.edu/advising
,
e-mail:
phone: (812) 941-2283
Adult Student Center
ius.edu/adultstudents
,
US-206, phone: (812) 941-2498
Provides programs, information, and support to nontraditional students and
advocates to the campus at large for the unique needs of the older student.
Offers a “home away from home” where adult students can network, study with
their peers, relax, meet friends, and find answers to their questions.
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