As a nurse, you play a vital role in making a difference in people’s lives by providing direct patient care, support and compassion. You are a key member of the medical care of a person at a time when they are most vulnerable.
In the William Preston Turner School of Nursing, you will receive a strong foundation in nursing education that will prepare you for one of world’s most respected careers – one which you can shape with your own interests and skills. From pediatrics to critical care and many other specialties, nurses are in high demand and the job benefits are among the best. Lander is at the forefront of training nurse leaders for the 21st century, and through a close academic and clinical education relationship with Self Regional Healthcare our nurses are among the best in the nation.
CCNE
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Lander University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
Honors Programming
A nursing honors synthesis is also available, promoting the development of the graduate nurse as scholar, leader and world citizen from a global awareness perspective. This course culminates with a project which requires either a presentation at a professional meeting or the submission of an article for publication in a professional journal.
Mission and Vision
Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing will be known globally for educating well-rounded, professional nurses who provide holistic care and are committed to life-long learning.
Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing mission is to provide holistic healthcare education to advance optimal evidence-based care for all. Our graduates will use clinical reasoning and critical thinking kills to be competent, flexible, transformative professionals who meet the complex healthcare needs of the 21st century.
Workforce Ready
Nursing is one of the most exciting and rewarding careers. Our graduates achieve some of the highest scores in the state on the rigorous National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX), making our Lander nursing alumni among the first to receive jobs.
Our nursing students receive highly individualized academic and clinical education from our faculty and clinical partners. Lander’s Self Regional Healthcare Nursing Skills Simulation Center features some of the nation’s most advanced resources in nursing education. This state-of-the-art facility is part of Lander’s deep commitment to nursing education.
In addition to classes at Barrett Hall, nursing education will expand to a new building in 2026 which will feature additional simulation labs, classrooms, laboratory monitoring rooms and study areas. With this facility, three buildings will be dedicated to training nurses for outstanding careers.
Lander also has a slate of graduate degrees that will unlock even more career potential.
The Career Promise
At Lander University, we promise that you will find a job within the first 60 days of graduation. If you don’t, we want you to work for us. We believe in what we teach, and we know our students are set up for success. That’s our Career Promise to Lander graduates: if you aren’t able to find a job within 60 days of graduating, Lander will hire you as a graduate assistant and guarantee your admission into the Lander graduate program of your choice.*
*To qualify for this program, students must graduate from Lander within four years and earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional admissions requirements may apply for specific graduate programs.
Outside the Classroom
In the William Preston Turner School of Nursing, learning isn’t confined to the traditional classroom space. Here are a few ways you can take your education to new levels:
As Lander University honored its William Preston Turner School of Nursing graduates, Laura Lilia Gonzalez told the Class of 2025 that despite academic challenges and obstacles “our journeys show the dedication and passion every single person had” to achieve their goal of becoming a nurse.
A new building is providing expanded opportunities for Lander University’s nursing students.
Construction is underway on Lander University's new, state-of-the-art nursing building, and the public is invited to celebrate this exciting milestone at an official groundbreaking celebration on Tuesday, May 6, at 4:30 p.m.
