The following baccalaureate program outcomes are designed to
convey the mission and goals of the School of Nursing. They were
developed in accordance with the
Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
(2008) and
American Nurses Association's
Nursing: Scope and Practice Standards
(2004).
The Rutgers School of Nursing baccalaureate graduate is prepared to:
integrate
theories and concepts from liberal education into generalist nursing practice;
apply leadership
concepts, clinical expertise, and decision-making skills in the provision of
safe evidenced-based nursing care;
understand the
basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to
clinical practice;
analyze health
data and research findings and utilize patient care and information technology
to inform the delivery of high-quality, safe care;
integrate knowledge of
health care finance, policy, and regulations within health care systems providing
caring for diverse populations;
communicate
effectively with patients and interprofessional health care teams through a
variety of verbal and written approaches to optimize health outcomes;
provide
culturally competent nursing care in health promotion, risk reduction, and
disease prevention and management; and
engage in
ethical and professional practice to promote advocacy, collaboration, and
social justice.
Expectations for student learning outcomes are clearly articulated in each course and contribute to the achievement of the overall program outcomes.
