B.S.N. PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Program Outcome /ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2004)
/ ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses(2001) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice
(1998) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice (2008).
A critical thinker who demonstrates intellectual curiosity, rational inquiry, problem-solving skills and creativity in framing problems. / The registered nurse systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
The registered nurse integrates research findings into practice. / The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse’s obligation to provide optimum patient care.
The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development. / Critical thinking underlies independent and interdependent decision-making. Critical thinking includes questioning, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inference, inductive and deductive reasoning, intuition, application, and creativity. / Professional nursing practice is grounded in the translation of current evidence into one’s practice.
A culturally competent person who provides holistic nursing care to a variety of individuals, families, and communities. / The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems. / Human dignity is respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations. In professional practice, human dignity is reflected when the nurse values and respects all patients and colleagues. / The baccalaureate-graduate nurse is prepared to practice with patients, including individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across the continuum of healthcare environments.
Program Outcome /
ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2004)
/ ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses(2001) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice
(1998) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice (2008).
A knowledgeable coordinator of community resources who facilitates individuals’, families’, and communities’ access to resources necessary to meet health care needs. / The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. / The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs. / The baccalaureate graduate is a health care designer, coordinator, and manager. Utilizing information from numerous sources, the professional nurse guides the patient through the health care system. / Health promotion and disease prevention at the individual and population level are necessary to improve population health and are important components of baccalaureate generalist nursing practice.
The baccalaureate graduate understands and respects the variations of care, the increased complexity, and the increased use of healthcare resources inherent in caring for patients.
A politically aware individual who participates in the profession and the practice of nursing with a global perspective. / The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. / The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.
The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs. / Social justice is upholding moral, legal, and humanistic principles. This value is reflected in professional practice when the nurse works to assure equal treatment under the law and access to quality health care and encourages legislation and policy consistent with the advancement of nursing care and health care. / Healthcare policies, including financial and regulatory, directly and indirectly influence the nature and functioning of the healthcare system and thereby are important considerations in professional nursing practice.
Program Outcome /
ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2004)
/ ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses(2001) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice
(1998) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice (2008).
An individual who practices within an ethical and legal framework for the nursing profession. / The registered nurse evaluates one’s own practice in relationship to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
The registered nurse integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice. / The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth.
The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient. / Integrity is acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice. Integrity is reflected in professional practice when the nurse is honest and provides care based on an ethical framework that is accepted within the profession. / Professionalism and the inherent values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice are fundamental to the discipline of nursing.
An effective communicator who is able to share accurate information. / The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. / The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs. / Communication is a complex, ongoing, interactive process and forms the basis for building interpersonal relationships. Communication includes listening, as well as oral, nonverbal, and written communication skills. / Communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals are critical to delivering high quality and safe patient care.
Knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology are critical in the delivery of quality patient care.
Program Outcome /
ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2004)
/ ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses(2001) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice
(1998) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice (2008).
A competent provider of health care who assumes the multiple role dimensions required of structured and semi-structured health care settings. / The registered nurse systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
The registered nurse collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
The registered nurse integrates research findings into practice.
The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
/ The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse’s obligation to provide optimum patient care.
The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community. / The baccalaureate graduate uses theory and research-based knowledge in the direct and indirect care delivery of care to patients, and in the formation of partnerships with patients and the interdisciplinary health care team. / Professional nursing practice is grounded in the translation of current evidence into one’s practice.
Knowledge and skills in leadership, quality improvement, and patient safety are necessary to provide high quality health care.
Health promotion and disease prevention at the individual and population level are necessary to improve population health and are important components of baccalaureate generalist nursing practice.
The baccalaureate-graduate nurse is prepared to practice with patients, including individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across the continuum of healthcare environments.
Program Outcome /
ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2004)
/ ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses(2001) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice
(1998) / AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Practice (2008).
A professional role model who promotes a positive image of nursing. / The registered nurse provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
/ The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality health care and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action.The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth. / The baccalaureate graduate must have an understanding of the nurse as a professional, as well as knowledge and experiences that encourage the nurse to embrace lifelong learning, incorporate professionalism into practice, and identify with the values of the profession. / Professionalism and the inherent values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice are fundamental to the discipline of nursing.
A responsible manager who balances human, fiscal, and material resources to achieve quality health care outcomes. / The registered nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
The registered nurse systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. / The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse’s obligation to provide optimum patient care. / The baccalaureate graduate is a health care designer, coordinator and manager. Utilizing information from numerous sources, the professional nurse guides the patient through the health care system. Skills essential to this role development are communication, collaboration, negotiation, delegation, coordination, and evaluation of interdisciplinary work, and the application of outcome-based practice needs. / Knowledge and skills in leadership, quality improvement, and patient safety are necessary to provide high quality health care.
The baccalaureate graduate understands and respects the variations of care, the increased complexity, and the increased use of healthcare resources inherent in caring for patients.