Program Outcomes

Program goals

Prepare students to read critically, write cogently, think broadly and challenge assumptions
Serve as collaborative, empathetic leaders to develop culturally responsive environments that foster well-being in local and global communities
Promote academic excellence to support life-long professional growth
Advocate for inclusion and social equity across all settings
Practice professionally from an integration of knowledge, skills and abilities

MLO 1: Communication

1. Develop effective leadership and management skills within the standards of nursing practice to improve patient safety and improve health outcomes for populations across the lifespan
2. Practice collaboratively through integrity, dignity, collegiality and professionalism within an interdisciplinary team
3. Apply culturally and linguistically responsive communication strategies with populations, communities, families, and individuals while attending to ethical standards and professional values

MLO 2: Population Health

4. Articulate how health policies are processed and how it informs the nursing profession and the population
5. Advocate for a health-equity based assessment of a community's health status data, including health determinants, assets, barriers, and inequities

MLO 3: Evidence-based Practice

6. Integrate theory and evidence from a broad discipline to critically analyze research in a scholarly manner that will build nursing knowledge, improve practice and health outcomes of diverse populations

MLO 4: Information Literacy

7. Use information and communication technology to gather data, create information, and generate knowledge to improve care coordination, team communication, and health outcomes