Our Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Goals

AVÀÇ Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a degree in Nursing from AVÀÇ will be able to:

  1. synthesize knowledge from the natural sciences, behavioral sciences and the humanities with current nursing knowledge and theory to deliver nursing care;
  2. provide safe, compassionate nursing care to diverse populations;
  3. use critical thinking and communication skills to develop partnerships with clients and other health care professionals;
  4. demonstrate responsibility and accountability for design, delivery, and evaluation of client care;
  5. demonstrate professional behaviors in interactions with individuals, families, colleagues, and the community.

AVÀÇ Curriculum Goals

The graduate of the AVÀÇ Nursing Program will:

  1. Synthesize knowledge from the natural, behavioral sciences and the humanities with current nursing knowledge and theory to deliver nursing care.
  2. Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to a diverse client population.
  3. Use critical thinking and communication skills to develop partnerships with clients and other health care professionals.
  4. Function as a client advocate in the health care system.
  5. Teach clients about the health care system and restoration, maintenance, and promotion of health.
  6. Use leadership and management skills to provide care in the context of nursing teams.
  7. Use research findings to design high quality, cost-effective care.
  8. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for design, delivery, and evaluation of client care.
  9. Practice in a manner consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
  10. Participate in processes designed to improve health care and health care delivery as an individual and/or as a member of a professional organization.
  11. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning to promote personal and professional growth.
  12. Demonstrate professional behaviors in interactions with clients, families, colleagues, and the public.
  13. Demonstrate computer competencies, information literacy, and information management systems that support safe nursing practice.