The Department of Nursing Science at Veritas University Abuja is a key unit within the Faculty of Health Sciences, alongside Medical Laboratory Science. The Department is committed to excellence in nursing education, research, and community service, with a focus on addressing healthcare needs in Nigeria and beyond. Its philosophy goes beyond technical proficiency to cultivate well-rounded graduates with clinical expertise, compassion, and a strong commitment to ethical practice. Guided by the University’s mission to integrate academic excellence with Christian values, the programme combines rigorous academic training with practical experience, producing professionals who serve with integrity and contribute to healthcare development both nationally and globally. In line with the University’s mission, the Department aims to train versatile nurses who can function effectively both independently and collaboratively as leaders in a dynamic healthcare environment. It provides a solid foundation for holistic, evidence-based practice within a professional community, while promoting scholarly teaching, research, and continuous development to maintain competence. The vision of the Department is to deliver a high-quality professional education that equips graduates to promote, maintain, and restore the health of individuals and communities through evidence-based practice, both now and in the future. The Department is guided by core values of empathy, care, compassion, integrity, trustworthiness, justice, and responsiveness, which underpin both academic and professional conduct. Its overall aim is to advance the education of nurses for modern-day practice by maintaining high academic standards that meet national and international requirements, while providing a supportive learning environment for effective nursing practice. The programme is designed to produce professional nurses capable of delivering high-quality care to individuals and communities across diverse cultural and social settings. It emphasizes teamwork in both teaching and service delivery, supported by the use of technology for optimal outcomes. The Department also promotes continuous professional development through training programmes for faculty and practicing nurses, while mentoring students into leadership roles through active participation in academic and professional activities. In addition, students are guided to develop strong problem-solving abilities and research skills through exposure to practical challenges and supervised research projects.