End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes

Nursing

Provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care to patients, families and groups in health care and community settings.
Integrate caring and compassionate behaviors with evidence-based practice to assist patients to move toward optimal health.
Implement a plan of care that considers the patient as a full partner in the provision of care that respects the patient’s preferences, values and needs.
Employ effective communication techniques when interacting with a diverse patient population, families and groups in health care and community settings.
Collaborate with members of the interprofessional health care team to provide safe, quality patient care.
Implement nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health.

Engage in the critical-thinking process by using the best evidence to provide safe health care.
Implement patient education and health screening activities that promote wellness in the community.
Plan to engage in lifelong learning to enhance professional practice.

Coordinate resources and nursing informatics to monitor outcomes of care for patients, families and the community.
Develop plans that improve the quality and safety of care based on evaluation of outcomes.
Utilize theories, principles and concepts of leadership and management in nursing practice.