Nursing - Accelerated Bachelor of Science (ABSN) Program Learning Outcomes

(ABSN) Program Learning Outcomes Nursing is both an art and a science. As such, it embraces the development of the individual through both liberal studies and scientific preparation with a goal of educating students to develop a view of nursing as a self-actualizing process that is essential in ministering to those seeking care. Students will be prepared to:

1. Analyze bioethical dilemmas that present themselves in the practice setting and be able to arrive at personal and professional decisions to advocate for the patients. Become familiar with the principles of justice, autonomy, and beneficence.

2. Develop and refine professional skills and strategies to support acquisition of further proficiency in nursing practice.

3. Take on additional roles, such as public health nurse, parish nurse, leader, manager, nurse navigator, nurse informaticist, and clinical assistant instructor.

4. Provide healthcare education appropriate to learners from varying backgrounds in a variety of settings.

5. Develop a strong scientific knowledge base to include an understanding of the research process and its application to nursing practice in a variety of settings.

6. Apply Watson’s Clinical Caritas Processes in all nursing care settings to enhance the health care encounters of all patients/clients.

7. Provide culturally sensitive nursing care to an increasingly diverse population(s).

8. Discuss and analyze contemporary professional nursing issues that impact the patients, the profession, and communities.

9. Be accountable in nursing practice, resource management, and quality improvement by demonstrating leadership, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, organizing, delegating, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of nursing care in a variety of settings.

10. Demonstrate an awareness of health care prevention and wellness care for individuals and communities.