Mission Statement:
The Arlene Gates Department of Nursing of Dakota Wesleyan University aspires to prepare students for a meaningful career in professional nursing in a liberal arts setting. The nursing faculty cultivates a challenging learning environment based on Christian values and acceptance of diversity. The Arlene Gates Department of Nursing fosters professional growth, leadership, lifelong learning, and commitment to service.

	Committed and Caring Faculty Nursing faculty members are committed to caring for and helping nursing students grow personally and professionally.
	Multifaceted Education Concepts of caring, spirituality, leadership and service are integrated throughout the levels of the nursing program.
	Two Year, Associate Degree (AA) Plan of Study, Mitchell Campus or Huron Site Students can complete the nursing program, pass the national licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) and begin practicing as a registered nurse (RN) in two years.
	RN-BAN Completion Program The RN-BAN Completion Program provides the opportunity for RN students to develop abilities and skills related to the roles of the baccalaureate nurse. The nursing component of the program is offered online, which accommodates the goal-directed adult learner.
	One Year, Associate Degree (AA) LPN-RN Plan of Study, Sioux Falls Site Courses are designed for LPN's to enhance knowledge of human health needs and nursing interventions while developing management of care skills needed by the registered nurse (RN) in the current health care setting.
	Active Involvement in the Profession of nursing Nursing students and nursing faculty are actively involved in professional nursing organization activities at the local, state and national level. AA Nursing Class of 2010 (Mitchell & Huron) hosted the February 18-20, 2010 Nursing Student Association of SD (NSASD)annual convention in the Sherman Center.

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