Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, the graduate will be able to:

• Synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences and nursing science to understand global perspectives, stimulate critical thinking, and use current technologies.
• Make sound decisions in the use of patient information and health care technology to design, coordinate, and manage nursing care for individuals, families and populations.
• Demonstrate clinical excellence to provide caring, compassionate, and culturally appropriate patient-centered care to people in a variety of settings.
• Communicate, collaborate, and negotiate effectively to improve patient healthcare outcomes.
• Exhibit professional values and behaviors as outlined by a professional code of ethics, professional standards, and legal statutes.
• Promote healthy lifestyles through health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention education for individuals and populations.
• Incorporate evidence-based knowledge and theory into nursing practice.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaboration within interdisciplinary health care partners and professional, political, and/or regulatory organizations to support change in health care.
• Allocate and manage resources to ensure patient safety and high quality health care.
• Engage in life-long learning and scholarly inquiry to continue professional career development.