EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the associate degree nursing program the graduate will:

1. Practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice (Professional Behaviors).
2. Utilize therapeutic and appropriate methods and skills to communicate effectively with client, significant support person(s), and members of the health care team. (Communication)
3. Complete comprehensive assessments of clients and significant support person(s). (Assessment)
4. Utilize the nursing process to analyze assessment data and evidence-based information to plan, evaluate and modify decisions that ensure safe, effective individualized care. (Clinical Decision Making)
5. Demonstrate nursing behaviors and actions that are nurturing, protective, compassionate, and person-centered and that assist the client in meeting needs. (Caring Interventions)
6. Utilize the teaching and learning process in collaboration with the client, significant support person(s), and other members of the health care team to promote and maintain health and reduce risks. (Teaching and Learning)
7. Function as an advocate, liaison, coordinator and colleague in working with the healthcare team toward the achievement of positive client outcomes; collaborate with the client, significant support person(s) and members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate client care. (Collaboration)
8. Assist the client to achieve positive outcomes by effectively utilizing human, physical, financial and technological resources; utilize the management process to assist clients to interact effectively with the health care system. (Managing Care)