School of Nursing Program Outcomes

For Nursing Students of Platt College of the Denver, Colorado metro area

Upon completion of the nursing program, the Baccalaureate Generalist nurse graduating from The School of Nursing at Platt College will prepared to function as a:

Provider of Care

The graduate from the School of Nursing at Platt College will be prepared to assume accountability for the delivery of safe, holistic, patient-centered care based on evidence for diverse individuals, families, groups, communities and populations in a variety of settings through use of the nursing process to prevent illness and injury and promote, restore, maintain health and optimal functioning across the lifespan.  The baccalaureate generalist graduate will also use their skills as patient advocates and educators to ensure the development of collaborative plans of care that are individualized and reflective of the patient's values and culture.

Leader/Manager

The graduate from The School of Nursing at Platt College will work collaboratively to manage care transitions by coordinating care of diverse individuals, families, groups, or populations through effective use of scientific advances, technology, resources, information, and information systems.  The baccalaureate generalist nurse will also use their skills to delegated tasks to other healthcare personnel and supervise and evaluate the performance of these personnel within complex and evolving healthcare systems.  The graduate will bring a unique blend of caring, judgment, skills and knowledge to the health care team while promoting the personal and professional growth and development of those within their charge.

Member of the Profession

The graduate from The School of Nursing at Platt College will demonstrate the professional values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice and participate in the policy processes impacting individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.  The graduate will also assume accountability for maintaining their professional practice and the image of nursing through the demonstration of continuous professional engagement and lifelong learning.

Competencies

Achievement of the Program Outcomes for The School of Nursing at Platt College will be measured using the following five competencies based upon the national standards of The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), 2008) and the Pre-Licensure knowledge, skills, and attitudes delineated by Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN).

1. Nursing Process

2. Nursing Informatics

3. Professional Standards

4. Evidence-Based Practice

5. Interprofessional Communication & Collaboration

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