Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The aim of the College of Nursing is to provide educational preparation for professional practice. The seven expected learning outcomes for the baccalaureate nursing program are as follows: Integrate knowledge from liberal arts, nursing science, and related disciplines to promote well-being through a generalist practice; Provide patient-centered care by applying the nursing process to maximize the health of clients; Demonstrate critical thinking attitudes, skills, and abilities in clinical decision making and evaluation of evidence-based nursing practice; Integrate technology and information management with relationship-centered nursing care across the health continuum in a variety of health care settings; Use interpersonal communication, collaboration, and organizational skills to work in partnerships with clients, families, communities, and the health care team to promote health; Apply leadership principles and quality improvement techniques to influence health policy, regulations, and the provision of care to ensure quality and safety; Demonstrate professional values through commitment to self-evaluation, lifelong learning, professionalism, service, respect for diversity, and social justice.