The department provide assistance in fostering an entry level nursing student who is prepared to transition to practice as a member of the inter professional health care team. The focus of the programme is mastery of high level competencies reflecting the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the delivery of safe, quality nursing care and to actively promote the development of the science and profession of nursing. Faculty and students strive to challenge and support one another to accept responsibility and accountability to collaborate with the best interest of one another and the communities they serve.