Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program will:

1. Use clinical judgement to provide care to clients, families, and diverse populations.

2. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals, clients, and family to deliver high quality and safe care.

3. Integrate current evidence and patient/family preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes.

4. Apply concepts of leadership to promote quality improvement and patient safety.

5. Utilize information management and patient care technology in the delivery of quality patient care.

6. Plan self-development to uphold ethical and legal standards to maintain professional nursing practice.

7. Provide population focused care incorporating concepts of health promotion and illness prevention.

8. Distinguish financial and regulatory healthcare policies that directly and indirectly influence the nature and functioning of the healthcare system.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Additional Requirements

Enrollment in a pre-licensure nursing program (ASN or BSN) requires a minimum grade of “B” in each nursing course for progression in the program. No more than one nursing course may be repeated. A second grade of less than a “B” in any nursing course will result in dismissal from the respective program. Students dismissed from one pre-licensure program are not eligible to apply to another pre-licensure program. Students are subject to guidelines found in the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Continuation Policy.

Students who are unsuccessful in a science course must repeat the course until a “C” is achieved and, if applicable, are subjected to guidelines found in the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Continuation Policy. All science prerequisites and co-requisites must be completed according to the guidelines in the Traditional Undergraduate Handbook in order to progress in the nursing program.