Framework, Essentials and Outcomes
| BSN Humanistic Framework | BSN Essentials | BSN Graduate Outcomes |
| Knowledge 鈥ursing knowledge based on the liberal arts and sciences and incorporates humanity/environment health/valuing |
I. Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice | Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, natural and social sciences and nursing as the foundation for critical thinking and decision making |
| Leadership/Management 鈥orks collaboratively with individuals and groups to accomplish professional goals |
II. Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Care | Demonstrate beginning leadership abilities as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team |
| Research 鈥 process of inquiry that provides evidence contributing to nursing鈥檚 expanding body of knowledge |
III. Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice | Evaluate and integrate research that supports evidence based nursing practice |
| Environment 鈥he sum total of all internal and external dimensions that influence human beings |
IV. Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology | Utilize evolving technology to promote quality patient outcomes |
| Professional Role 鈥rovides humanistic health care to promote health and manage illness for individuals, families, and communities in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Practice |
V. Health Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments | Consider the complex economic legal, political and ethical issues affecting the delivery of care in the global and dynamic health care environment |
| Humanity & Health 鈥 unique human being and dynamic state of functioning as an integrated whole, reflecting bio-psycho-socio- spiritual-cultural dimension |
VI. Inter-professional Collaboration and Communication for Improving Healthcare Environments | Employ effective communication skills throughout the scope of professional practice |
| Nursing 鈥 science and art which focuses on the nursing process for diagnosis and treatment of human responses |
VII. Clinical Prevention and Population Health | Demonstrate professional practice that holds the inherent worth and dignity of individuals, families, and communities, sensitive to their diverse spiritual and cultural needs Use the nursing process to provide consistent, safe competent patient centered care |
| Responsibility/Accountability 鈥rofessional nurses accept responsibility and are therefore held accountable to maintain Standards of Nursing Practice and adhere to the Code of Ethics of the profession |
VIII. Professionalism and Professional Values | Assume responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice Demonstrate intellectual inquisitiveness and lifelong commitment to learning |
| Valuing 鈥o hold in high esteem the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals |
IX. Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice | Demonstrate professional practice that holds the inherent worth and dignity of individuals, families, and communities, sensitive to their diverse spiritual and cultural needs |