Graduates of the program will become practitioners, leaders, and scholars responding to the challenges of the dynamic healthcare environment of the twenty-first century. The program seeks to develop nursing professionals who:
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Apply principles from the liberal arts and sciences in the delivery of patient care.
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Plan and provide safe, competent, patient-centered care utilizing nursing process, scientific principles, critical thinking skills, caring behaviors, and cultural sensitivity in a variety of health care settings for the individual, family or groups with complex needs.
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Communicate effectively as part of the inter-professional team.
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Model effective (written, verbal, and nonverbal) communication skills within professional practice.
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Integrate current technology and evidence-based practice in the promotion of health, the support of professional communication, and the enhancement of lifelong learning.
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Examine nursing practice and health policy in relation to health equity and social justice
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Exemplify the standards of professional nursing practice.
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Design a plan for compassionate care for the well-being of individuals, groups, and populations along the continuum of illness to wellness.
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Collaborate with individuals, significant support persons, and members of the healthcare team to plan, implement, and evaluate care to promote positive health outcomes for the individual, families or groups with complex needs.