Nursing Program Outcomes

The faculty of the School of Nursing and Allied Health has identified nursing program outcomes that are consistent with several guiding documents, including AACN Essentials; NLN Core Competencies; ANA Scope and Standards of Practice; ANA code of Ethics; QSEN Competencies; AONL Nurse Leader Core; and Healthy People 2030. Our curriculum supports the achievement of the end-of-program student learning outcomes and role-specific competencies for each degree level. 

Domain

BSN End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes

MSN End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes

DNP End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes

Knowledge, Science & Scholarship

 Demonstrates an understanding of nursing’s unique disciplinary perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines.  Incorporates disciplinary theory and knowledge, as well as knowledge from the arts and humanities, natural and social sciences, and other disciplines, to support role-specific judgment. Promotes the ethical conduct of scholarly activities that advance the art and science of healthcare.

Person-Centered Care

 Uses assessment skills to identify actual or potential health problems and needs, and develops an individualized plan of care.   Synthesizes assessment data as a basis for providing care coordination and evaluating the outcomes of care.  Demonstrates accountability for care delivery.

Quality, Efficiency & Safety

 Applies quality standards, including informatics processes, to provide safe care delivery. Promotes informatics processes and communication strategies that contribute to a culture of patient safety.   Designs evidence-based interventions that support a culture of provider and work environment safety.

Interprofessional Teamwork

 Communicates in a manner that is professional, accurate and timely to promote a partnership approach to quality care delivery. Practices self-assessment to mitigate conscious and implicit biases toward other members of the interprofessional team.  Maintains a climate of mutual respect and shared values, and the management of challenging conversations, to advance interprofessional learning.

Population Health

 Determines the impact of social determinants of health and structural inequalities on health outcomes. Integrates role-specific processes that enhance healthcare access, relevance, and effectiveness to mitigate health disparities.  Evaluates population health policies using an ethical framework that considers cost, equity, and care outcomes.
Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development Participates in activities and self-reflection that foster personal health, resilience, and well-being. Cultivates a sustainable professional identity that includes accountability, critical thinking, and the capacity for leadership and mentorship. Fosters activities that promote emotional intelligence and a culture of lifelong learning.