Course Student Learning Outcomes

Nursing

NUR 080- LPN/ADRN Transition

Identify the Core Competencies© of the Registered Nurse.
Differentiate between the various roles of the nursing health care team members.
Apply basic concepts of evidence-based practice to the care of the patient.
Apply principles of effective communication.
Demonstrate competence in specified nursing skills.
Calculate safe drug dosages.

NUR 101- Fundamentals of Nursing

Identify the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care.
Explain human factors and basic design principles that affect safety.
Describe the concept of evidence-based practice.
List the attributes of professionalism.
Describe the roles of the interdisciplinary and nursing health care team members.
Identify principles of effective communication.

NUR 102- Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum

Apply the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care to the care of the patient.
Provide safe, effective care in the long-term and sub-acute settings.
Apply basic concepts of evidence-based practice to the care of the patient.
Demonstrate the beginning attributes of professionalism in the care setting.
Apply principles of effective communicate during interactions with the patient and health care team.

NUR 155- Intergenerational Nursing

Identify the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care across the lifespan.
Explain human factors and basic safety design principles that affect safety across the lifespan.
Describe the concept of evidence-based practice as it applies to care across the lifespan.
Explain the attributes of professionalism.
Describe the roles of the interdisciplinary health care team as they relate to care across the lifespan.
Identify principles of effective communication with patients and family systems.

NUR 156- Intergenerational Nursing Practicum

Apply the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care to the care of the patient in the Maternity, Pediatric, and Gerontological care settings.
Provide safe, effective care in the Maternity, Pediatric, and Gerontological care settings.
Apply basic concepts of evidence-based practice to make practice decisions.
Demonstrate the developing attributes of professionalism in the care setting.
Apply principles of effective, developmentally appropriate communication during interactions with the patient and interdisciplinary health care team.

NUR 160- Pharmacology for Nurses

Identify the multi-dimensions of patient-centered care that influence safe drug therapies.
Describe the mechanisms of action, drug effects, therapeutic uses, side effects, adverse effects, interactions, and nursing implications for specific drug classifications.
Calculate safe drug dosages.
Explain the roles of the professional nurse and the health care team as they relate to safe drug therapy and administration.
Apply the components of the nursing process to the safe administration of medications.
Apply the best current evidence to make practice decisions related to drug therapy.
Apply principles of effective communication when educating clients about drug therapy.

NUR 205- Nursing Care of the Adult I

Identify the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care for patients with medical/surgical and mental health problems.
Apply safety design principles to the care of patients with medical/surgical and mental health problems.
Model the attributes of professionalism.
Analyze the concept of evidence-based practice as it applies to care of patients with medical/surgical and mental health problems.
Examine the roles of the interdisciplinary health care team as they relate to care of patients with medical/surgical and mental health problems.
Use effective communication to foster mutual respect and team learning.

NUR 206- Nursing Care of Adult I Practicum

Apply the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care to the holistic and coordinated care of the patient with medical/surgical and mental health problems.
Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance in the medical/surgical and mental health settings.
Use leadership skills to facilitate the achievement of shared goals.
Analyze the best current evidence coupled with clinical competence to make practice decisions.
Use advanced technology in order to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes in the medical/surgical and mental health settings.
Interact effectively with patients, families, and the health care team to enhance health outcomes.

NUR 255- Nursing Care of the Adult II

Identify the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care for patients and communities with medical/surgical and public health problems.
Apply safety design principles to the care of patients with medical/surgical and mental health problems.
Model the attributes of professionalism.
Analyze the concept of evidence-based practice as it applies to care of patients with medical/surgical and public health problems.
Use leadership and management skills to influence the behaviors of individuals and groups to achieve shared goals.
Examine the roles of the interdisciplinary health care team as they relate to care of patients with medical/surgical and public health problems.

NUR 256- Nursing Care of Adult II Practicum

Apply the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care to the comprehensive care of the patient with complex medical/surgical problems.
Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through system effectiveness and individual performance in a variety of complex healthcare settings.
Use leadership skills to influence the behaviors of individuals and groups to achieve shared goals in a variety of settings.
Analyze the best current evidence coupled with clinical competence to make practice decisions.
Use advanced technology in order to make decisions that optimize patient outcomes in the medical/surgical, community, and long-term care settings.
Interact effectively with patients, families, communities, and the health care team to enhance health outcomes.

NUR 260- Nursing Issues

Incorporate the multi-dimensions of professionalism into nursing practice.
Analyze the impact of local and global trends/resources on quality patient care.
Assess the role of evidence in supporting healthcare decisions and practices.
Use effective communication to foster mutual respect, team learning, and professional development.