2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Nursing, BS
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For a description of the Nursing Department, including prerequisites and program application details, please see the Nursing Department page.
Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has eight expected core learning outcome competencies: Strong Clinical Reasoning, Transfer of Knowledge, Accountable, Empowered Leaders, Role-Driven Practice, Strong Advocates, Critical Thinkers, and Global Citizens.
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Strong Clinical Reasoning: Apply nursing practice knowledge focused on “do no harm” that generates safe, effective, quality care using professional role, standards and ethics driven practice.
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Transfer of Knowledge: Transfer knowledge incorporating the understanding of interprofessional collaboration and engagement in activity that disseminates and generates critical analysis of practice.
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Accountable: Demonstrate role obligations of accountability, autonomy, and decision-making authority.
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Empowered Leaders: Demonstrate leadership in the use of nursing science to underpin professional role decision making authority and practices.
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Role-Driven Practice: Incorporate role-driven practice to improve patient outcomes, safety, and quality.
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Strong Advocates: Advocate for high quality care, equity in care, social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
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Critical Thinkers: Engage in critical analysis of healthcare including proper use of technology, informatics, and artificial intelligence as a means of improving health and healthcare.
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Global Citizens: Incorporate understanding of global and local issues around inequity and lack of resources in planning care.
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