College of Nursing and Health Professions

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Dean Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS

The college provides curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, and Bachelor of Science in Integrated Public Health and Healthcare Leadership.

Mission

The mission of Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions is to prepare competent graduates who think critically and work collaboratively to promote the health and well-being of persons and communities through interprofessional education, scholarship, service, and leadership informed by evidence and grounded in faith.

Vision

Together, we prepare team-ready professional leaders who will strengthen communities by transforming health and healthcare.

CONHP Computer Policy

All CONHP students are required to have a personal laptop for testing purposes.
Wireless technology is available in all academic buildings and residence halls on campus, including LeBien Hall, LeBien Annex B, and Promenade West.
Recommended computer specifications are provided by Information Technology (IT) at Valparaiso University and can be found on their website.

Interprofessional Education

Purpose

According to the World Health Organization (2010), “interprofessional education (IPE) occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes. Once students understand how to work interprofessionally, they are ready to enter the workplace as members of the collaborative practice team.” At the College of Nursing and Health Professions, IPE is not a major, but rather a curriculum that is integrated throughout the different programs.