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1. Quality care: Interpret research to employ best practice and use data to monitor the outcomes of care, proposing an evaluation process to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems and deliver quality care to individuals and diverse populations. (*Domains 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 & 10, Concepts 1, 4, 6)
2. Professionalism: Formulate a plan that demonstrates an enhanced commitment to professionalism embracing excellence, caring, legal and ethical practice, civility, accountability, and professional development. (Domains 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 & 10, Concepts 1, 2, 5)
3. Communication: Evaluate communication and collaboration with colleagues, interprofessional groups and members of the community to promote health, safety, and well-being across the lifespan and across the continuum of healthcare environments. (Domains 1, 2, 6, 3, 8, 9 & 10, Concepts 1, 2, 3)
4. Leadership: Evaluate the contribution of leadership, quality improvement principles, and impact of organizational systems in transforming, managing, and coordinating safe, quality, cost-effective person-centered care. (Domains 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, Concepts 1, 2, 3, 7, 8)
5. Critical thinking/clinical reasoning: Integrate a systematic process of critical inquiry with nursing science, natural and behavioral sciences, arts, and humanities to make evidence-based practice decisions to improve the care of individuals, families, populations, and communities. (Domains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, Concepts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8)

*Domains and Concepts are derived from The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021).

1. Program completion: At least 70% of our students will complete the program within 150% of the time of starting their first RN-BSN nursing course.
2. Employment Rate: At least 80% of our RN-BSN graduates surveyed will be either employed or have returned to school to complete a graduate degree.
3. Program satisfaction: At least 80% of program graduate survey respondents will report satisfaction with their program of study.
4. Faculty Scholarship: At least 80% of faculty will contribute to the field of nursing through publication, research, presentations, participation in a professional conference, community outreach, and/or involvement in their professional organization.

During your time in our Nursing Program, you are expected to be responsible, accountable partners in this educational process. Review the Health Sciences Division Policy on using Artificial Intelligence.

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