BSN Program Outcomes

I. Base practice on current knowledge, theory, and research.

II. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for practice.

III. Advocate for clients and the nursing profession.

IV. Practice effectively across a variety of settings and with diverse populations.

V. Serve as a member and leader within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

VI. Form partnerships with clients and with other health care professionals.

VII. Provide health education to clients and peers.

VIII. Manage human and material resources within the health care system.

IX. Participate in political and regulatory processes that affect the health and well-being of society.

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

MS(N) Program Outcomes

The master’s nursing graduate will:

I. Synthesize concepts and theories from nursing and related disciplines to form the basis for advanced practice.

II. Analyze socio-cultural, ethical, economic and political issues that influence patient/client and community outcomes.

III. Utilize the process of scientific inquiry to validate and refine knowledge and research relevant to advanced practice nursing.

IV. Demonstrate expertise in a defined area of advanced practice.

V. Integrate health promotion and disease prevention concepts in advanced practice nursing.

VI. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of human diversity in delivery of health care across the lifespan.

VII. Demonstrate proficiency in the use and management of advanced technology related to a defined area of advanced practice nursing.

VIII. Demonstrate the ability to engage in multidisciplinary professional relationships in the conduct of advanced practice.