About
For almost 60 years the Department of Nursing and Allied Health has been educating students using programs that reflect high quality and standards. We strive to educate health care professionals who are committed to providing safe, excellent, and culturally competent health care services.
Our core values, embraced by the faculty, staff, and students, include; competence, compassion, accountability, integrity, excellence, and teamwork. At NSU you will recognize that we are student-centered and focused on “achieving with excellence”. Again, welcome to our website. Please review the multiple programs we offer and feel free to contact us. For additional information, you may set up an appointment with our Admissions Coordinator.
ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS
Through exemplary teaching, research, and service, the Allied Health Programs are dedicated to educate and train healthcare professionals to achieve their potential and to improve the health and well-being of the citizens that they will serve.
Overall Goals
- Educate and train students to function as well rounded citizens and leaders in the delivery of healthcare services.
- Provide educational and lifelong learning opportunities to encourage students to maximize their potential.
Vision Statement
The Allied Health Programs will be recognized as outstanding signature programs that meet the needs of students, faculty, the University, and the demands of the healthcare industry.
CORE VALUES
The Allied Health Programs embrace the core values of excellence; student-centeredness; diversity and inclusiveness; integrity and civility; engagement; pride; and financial empowerment.
Our Students
Our students are very active in the Health Services Management (HSM) Student Association on campus and are members of Upsilon Phi Delta Chapter through the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). In addition, students will be engaged in community events such as sickle cell and breast cancer walks.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Students have the option to join the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) as a student associate. Visit the website at https://www.ache.org/about-ache/join-ache/student-associate
PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
The Health Services Management program and the Master of Healthcare Administration are members of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). Visit the website at http://www.aupha.org/home
Location
The Allied Health Programs are located in the Nursing and General Education (NGE) Building, Third Floor, Room 311.