Nursing

Outcomes

The School of Nursing baccalaureate program outcomes define the graduate of the program as one who will:

1. Synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences and nursing science in understanding global perspectives, stimulating critical thinking, and using current technologies.

2. Make sound decisions when advocating for clients and when designing, coordinating, and managing nursing care for individuals, families, and communities.

3. Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive direct and indirect care to clients in a variety of settings.

4. Communicate, collaborate, and negotiate in an effective manner.

5. Exhibit professional values and behaviors as affirmed by a code of ethics, professional standards, and legal statues.

6. Employ principles of teaching and learning to promote healthy lifestyles through health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention education.

7. Base practice on current knowledge and theory by participating in and using research.

8. Provide leadership within interdisciplinary health care teams and professional, political, and/or regulatory organizations to effect change in health care.

9. Use managerial skills to allocate and manage resources and evaluate nursing care outcomes.

10. Assume responsibility for life long learning and professional career development.