The primary educational objective of the Nursing (RN - BSN) completion program from University of Houston is to increase the career and educational opportunities available to registered nurses in the university’s service region. Graduates of the program will have a broader understanding of the nursing profession and will bring that understanding to the practice of nursing in their places of employment. Graduates will be prepared to assume some leadership and management roles.

Program Goals

• Synthesize knowledge from the biological sciences, social sciences, behavioral sciences, humanities and nursing to provide appropriate culturally sensitive care to individuals, families and communities.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication, collaboration with other professionals and leadership and management skills.

• Critically analyze and apply research findings to nursing practice related to disease prevention, health promotion, illness care and restoration of health.

• Utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate the outcomes of nursing care.

• Serve as client advocates by providing health education and in monitoring and promoting access to cost-effective care.

• Encourage lifelong learning and create a foundation for graduate study.

• Integrate professional values and ethical, moral and legal aspects of nursing into practice in a variety of structured and unstructured settings.