Learning Outcomes

• Observe and assess behaviors in a group setting in order to gauge their effectiveness.
• Take a complete health history and perform a head-to-toe physical exam competently.
• Apply pathophysiological principles and critical thinking skills to create a plan for patient care.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the definition of nursing theory and the relevance of nursing theory to the practice and professionalism of nursing.
• Identify an awareness of his/her attitudes, stereotypes, and expectations and an openness to discovering the limitations these attitudes, stereotypes, and expectations place on the way he/she sees the world and others in the world.

The Accelerated RN to BSN program seeks to enhance and develop the following skills and competencies:

Communication Skills

• Write clearly and accurately, including use of APA format.
• Convey clear and congruent verbal and nonverbal messages.
• Apply communication skills with individuals and larger groups.
• Use information technology to communicate when appropriate.
• Develop competent cross-cultural communication.

Critical-Thinking Skills

• Categorize, explain, and clarify the meaning of information.
• Examine ideas or arguments logically and critically.
• Assess the relevance and significance of claims or conclusions.
• Question evidence, consider alternatives, and draw conclusions from information.
• Describe data, present arguments, and justify claims clearly.

Leadership Skills

• Refine leadership, management, and professional decision-making skills.
• Initiate and participate in conflict resolution.
• Function as a change-agent to promote health and professional nursing practice.
• Function collaboratively as a leader and member of the health care team.
• Facilitate case management.

Professional Nursing Competencies

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals and aggregates.
• Provide spiritual care.
• Function in the role of patient advocate.
• Teach and promote health care in the community.
• Incorporate nursing research into nursing practice.

Personal Competencies

• Demonstrate professional and ethical accountability and responsibility.
• Integrate Christian values in personal and professional life.
• Accept responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Articulate the value of service to the community.