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Nursing - Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the RN-BS degree program graduates will demonstrate the following:

1. BSN graduates will demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills to convey complex healthcare information clearly and accurately to patients, families, and interprofessional teams, using evidence-based strategies to promote understanding, enhance patient care, and support collaborative decision-making.
2. BSN graduates will apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess, analyze, and address complex healthcare situations, integrating evidence-based knowledge, ethical principles, and nursing theories to make informed, patient-centered decisions that enhance care outcomes and provide safe, effective care in dynamic healthcare environments.
3. BSN graduates will demonstrate proficiency in foundational skills such as information literacy, quantitative reasoning, and technological competence to support evidence-based nursing practice, utilizing healthcare technologies, interpreting data, and applying research findings to inform clinical decisions and improve patient care and health outcomes.
4. BSN graduates will demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility by advocating for vulnerable populations, addressing health disparities, and promoting equitable healthcare access, while applying ethical principles, cultural awareness, and a social justice framework to deliver patient-centered care and engage in public health initiatives.
5. BSN graduates will demonstrate industry-specific knowledge and skills, including understanding healthcare systems, nursing regulations, patient safety standards, clinical guidelines, and emerging healthcare technologies, to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. They will integrate nursing theories, evidence-based practices, and professional standards to make informed clinical decisions, deliver high-quality patient care, and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.