Program Outcomes

The program outcomes are consistent with the Master’s Essentials (ME) which are as follows:

1) Integrate advanced theoretical, research-based, scientific, and clinical knowledge into clinical practice to provide nursing care to diverse clients. (ME: I)

2) Practice independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team while delivering direct and indirect care services in various types of health care systems. (ME: II, VII, IX, X)

3) Use research findings from nursing and other disciplines as a basis for clinical decision-making to improve practice and to formulate health policy. (ME IV, VI)

4) Use ethical decision-making to promote the well-being of individuals, families, health care professionals in local, national, and international communities. (ME: VI)

5) Utilize evidence-based practice recommendations and professional standards of care to promote wellness, prevent disease and improve the health status of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. (ME: IV, VIII)

6) Demonstrate communication skills, including health information management to enhance the quality of care provided at individual and aggregate levels. (ME: V)

7) Demonstrate safe, effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills in caring for individuals and groups while working in interprofessional collaborative relationships.  (ME: III, IV, VII, IX)

8) Provide culturally competent care to all persons regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, culture, health care beliefs, and religion. (ME: VII, VIII)

9) Function as a leader and change agent in nursing and in health care delivery systems particularly to insure quality care for vulnerable and underserved populations. (ME: VII, VIII)

10) Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for ongoing professional development (ME: IX)