At the conclusion of the program, the Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing graduate will be able to:

1. Integrate a systematic process of inquiry and reflection to analyze information for effective decision making.
2. Practice outcome and evidence-based nursing interventions that reflect caring behaviors and responsiveness to cultural differences.
3. Exchange accurate and congruent information, ideas and feelings so that individuals and groups can understand, perform activities, and/or change behaviors.
4. Manage the delivery of healthcare to individuals, families, and groups.

• At the conclusion of the third level, the student will: interpret data, provide evidence, and make clinical judgments which integrate theory, skills, and experience.
• At the conclusion of the second level, the student will: compile data and show evidence of inquiry, reflection, and problem-solving in clinical decision making.
• At the conclusion of the first level, the student will: collect and interpret data and utilize standards and guidelines while participating in clinical decision making.

• At the conclusion of the third level, the student will: modify outcome and evidence-based nursing practice to meet established goals.
• At the conclusion of the second level, the student will: construct an individualized, holistic plan of care to include clinically competent, theoretically-based nursing interventions while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
• At the conclusion of the first level, the student will: use the nursing process to meet the healthcare needs of selected clients.

• At the conclusion of the third level, the student will: communicate effectively with individuals, groups, and communities.
• At the conclusion of the second level, the student will: utilize collaborative and therapeutic communication skills with clients, families, groups, and members of the healthcare team.
• At the conclusion of the first level, the student will: engage in various forms of communication to process accurate information.

• At the conclusion of the third level, the student will: utilize management principles to coordinate care of clients and groups across the continuum of care.
• At the conclusion of the second level, the student will demonstrate collaboration skills in the management of client care.
• At the conclusion of the first level, the student will: participate in the management of self and care of the client.

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