Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this
program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to operationalize Practical
Nursing as the human science of caring. In addition, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic
interaction among knowledge, art, science, spirit and environment
necessary to caring partnerships.
- demonstrate relationships in interactions with
individuals of diverse backgrounds and various health care settings.
- integrate legal, ethical and professional
standards of practice into practical nurse caring roles.
- utilize concepts of holistic health and
wellness in providing practical nurse caring to individuals, families and
groups.
- provide effective practical nurse caring to
diverse individuals, families and groups across the lifespan.
- analyze concepts of practical nurse caring in
prioritizing care needs for individuals and groups with acute and chronic
health problems.
Upon graduation, students
are prepared to practice collaboratively with colleagues in other disciplines
in a variety of settings. Graduates will be able to articulate into programs of
study leading to licensure as a registered nurse.
Practical Nursing
graduates are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination
(NCLEX-PN) for Practical Nurses.
