The Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing seeks to advance the science and art of nursing by conducting nursing research and providing nursing students with high-quality education. Our programs emphasizes the health status of underserved communities, for the purpose of enabling graduates to provide evidence-based nursing care with dignity, respect and compassion to all nursing clients.
We are committed to providing equitable opportunities for under-represented students to successfully practice at all levels within the field of nursing.
Faculty Goals
Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing
| Goal | Details |
|---|---|
| Goal #1 Demonstrate a commitment to becoming nationally recognized leader in the field of nursing | Faculty should be pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing science (PhD) or nursing practice (DNP) or other doctoral degree in a related field/Possesses a doctoral degree in nursing science (PhD) or nursing practice (DNP) or other doctoral degree in a related field. Demonstrate a commitment to becoming a nationally recognized leader in the field of nursing. |
| Goal #2 Engage in research, scholarly work and/or publications, and sponsored research grant writing. | Engage in research, scholarly work, and/or publications, and sponsored research grant writing. Faculty are expected to achieve one or more of the following: 1) be the principal investigator (PI) or co-investigator (Co-I), 2) have at least one publication and/or presented a conference and 3) attend one formal grant-writing course. |
| Goal #3 Maintain competency in an area of clinical expertise | Maintain competency in an area of clinical expertise. The expectation is for faculty to maintain their area of clinical/related practice and expertise to the courses they teach. |
| Goal #4 Provide professional service to academic and lay communities | Provide professional service to academic and lay communities. Expectation is for faculty to provide service in these communities. |
| Goal #5 Engage in activities to enhance student learning environments and experiences. | Engage in activities to enhance student learning environments and experiences. Expectation is for faculty to attend a teaching, research, or professional service conference annually. |
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Welcome From Dean Washington
The College of Nursing is committed to facilitating student success while reaching educational goals. Students will be prepared for the future after receiving an excellent education, skillful knowledge for practice, and focused evidence-based research. All these attributes are needed in a dynamic healthcare environment to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion for communities in need of healthcare. It is a priority to cultivate a sense of caring and belonging through intentional community engagement for improved healthcare outcomes. The Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing is a bright beacon of endless opportunities and possibilities in healthcare for diverse communities.
