Framework, Essentials and Outcomes

BSN Humanistic Framework	BSN Essentials	BSN Graduate Outcomes
Knowledge …nursing 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 …works 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 …a process of inquiry that provides evidence contributing to nursing’s expanding body of knowledge	III. Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice	Evaluate and integrate research that supports evidence based nursing practice
Environment …the 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 …provides 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 …a 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 …a 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 …professional 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 …to 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