BS Nursing - Prelicensure

Select, evaluate and apply, in hospital and a variety of other settings, basic and advanced theoretical knowledge of core concepts including advanced leadership and health care systems concepts to the nursing process in order to deliver health care to clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Analyze health problems at a unit, aggregate (community) and systems level, and develop nursing interventions that balance the health needs at the unit and cohort levels. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with clients, research participants, other health professionals, colleagues, and policy makers. Evaluate existing nursing and health care systems research, apply findings to advance nursing practice, and participate in the development of new knowledge. Demonstrate leadership and system skills and critical thinking, which contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of nursing and health care. Practice hospital and communitybased nursing based on the principles of ethics and law. Participate in professional and community organizations and/or interest groups relevant to health care delivery and modify nursing standards and practices in keeping with current trends.