Pre-licensure Competencies

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Nursing Programs are committed to educating future nurses for a world that is continually evolving. The curricula are grounded in these statements:

  • All are honored with dignity and respect.
  • Social justice informs nursing practice.
  • Planetary health and human health reciprocally affect the other across all dimensions of wellbeing.
  • Inclusivity and diversity are embraced with dialogue and action.
  • Social determinants of health impact all outcomes.
  • Wellbeing is core to one’s ability to learn and practice to one's fullest.
  • Reflective Practice leads to informing and improving one’s nursing practice.

Pre-licensure Programs Student Learning Outcomes

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Person and Community-Centered Care

Integrate cultural, social, and spiritual perspectives into the planning and delivery of individualized care plans to improve health equity for individuals and populations.

Clinical Practice

Synthesize biological, psychological, and social data to formulate evidence-based clinical judgments that optimize patient health and wellness

Scholarship

Apply current research and clinical evidence to practice protocols that mitigate risks and improve patient safety outcomes.

System-Based Practice

Analyze the impact of healthcare policy, financial structures, and regulatory requirements on care delivery to advocate for system level improvements in patient outcomes.  

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead interprofessional teams effectively by employing emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution strategies to foster a culture of clinical excellence and patient-centered care