Program Objectives

Program objectives are the behaviors desired of graduates upon completion of the program of study.

Upon completion of the curriculum, the graduate:

• Functions as a beginning professional nurse in acute, long-term and ambulatory health care facilities, in collaboration with other members of the health team.
• Applies the nursing process in managing nursing care to a patient or group of patients, utilizing critical thinking and communication skills, based on the synthesis of learning in the biological and behavioral sciences through --
  • assessing actual and potential patient/client needs.
  • identifying nursing diagnoses. Planning care supportive to and restorative of life and well being.
  • implementing the plan of care.
  • evaluating nursing actions.
• Coordinates nursing care for a group of patient/clients.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.
• Participates in patient/client health teaching, helping individuals achieve their optimum level of wellness.
• Assumes responsibility for actions as an individual, a professional nurse, and a member of the community.
• Utilizes community and/or hospital resources and information technology in meeting health needs of patients/clients and others.
• Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with the ethical and legal standards of the nursing profession.
• Assumes responsibility for continued learning.