DEPARTMENT OF NURSING MISSION STATEMENT
The nursing program is committed to
preparing graduates with a collaborative, innovative, and experiential focus in the practice of nursing while serving society as healthcare leaders.
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING GOALS
The BSN degree prepares the graduate to:
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Conduct comprehensive and focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, and environmental assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches.
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Implement holistic, patient-centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, ethics, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing management across the health-illness continuum, across the lifespan, and in all healthcare settings.
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Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and the patient’s support network.
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Implement evidence-based nursing interventions as appropriate for managing the acute and chronic care of patients and promoting health across the lifespan.
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Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and accountability for patient outcomes when delegating to and supervising other members of the healthcare team.
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Demonstrate the application of psychomotor skills for the efficient, safe, and compassionate delivery of patient care.
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Develop an awareness of patients', as well as, healthcare professionals’ values and how these beliefs and values impact healthcare.