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Program Objectives & Outcomes

LEVEL I OBJECTIVES

1. At completion of Level I, the associate degree nursing student will be able to:
2. Demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills for individuals. with common health alterations.
3. Utilize foundational knowledge of the communication process in providing nursing care for clients across the lifespan.
4. Apply foundational knowledge of the nursing process in providing nursing care for clients across the lifespan.
5. Utilize critical thinking skills in formulating a plan of care for clients with common health alterations in a variety of settings.
6. Illustrate a teaching/learning plan for culturally diverse clients with common health alterations in a variety of settings.
7. Develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process.
8. Utilize relevant technology for client care and documentation.
9. Demonstrate professional behaviors associated with nursing.

LEVEL II OBJECTIVES

1. At completion of Level II, the associate degree nursing graduate will be able to:
2. Demonstrate proficiency in performing advanced nursing skills for individuals with health alterations in a variety of settings.
3. Apply therapeutic communication techniques in providing advanced nursing care for clients throughout the lifespan.
4. Apply foundational knowledge of the nursing process in providing advanced nursing care for clients throughout the lifespan.
5. Utilize critical thinking skills in providing collaborative care for clients with selected health alterations in a variety of settings.
6. Formulate a teaching/learning plan for culturally diverse clients with selected health alterations in a variety of settings.
7. Demonstrate competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process.
8. Examine relevant technology for client care and documentation.
9. Demonstrate professional behaviors and roles of a registered nurse upon entry into practice.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1. Theoretical Competency: 80% of students will meet the passing standard for the exit examination (Specifics to be determined).
2. Clinical Competence: 80% of the employers and graduates returning surveys will report satisfaction (Using postsecondary form for Graduate and Employer Satisfaction Tool).
3. Associate Degree Graduation Rate: At least 75% of students admitted to associate degree nursing programs will graduate within 48 months of initial admission.
4. Pass Rate: First time test takers will average 80% or higher on NCLEX.
5. Job Placement Rates: 95% or greater of those seeking employment are employed in nursing within 6 months of graduation.