Dec 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GGHSON Undergraduate Academic Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)


Goal 1:

The GGHSON baccalaureate program curriculum demonstrates that graduates will be able to deliver safe, patient-centered care for individuals, families, and communities.

  • SLO 1a: Accelerated B.S.N. students will demonstrate competence (e.g., application and integration of clinical evidence based upon the patients’ changing condition, safe medication administration, monitoring of patients’ vital signs, assessing for patient fall risk) for generalist baccalaureate nursing practice.
  • SLO 1b: R.N. to B.S.N. students will be able to synthesize theories and concepts from the arts, humanities, and the social sciences in professional practice.

Goal 2:

The GGHSON baccalaureate program is based on the elements of scholarly inquiry and models for applying evidence-based clinical practice.

  • SLO 2a: Accelerated B.S.N. students will assess clinical data, ascertain its validity, and use findings to inform practice in order to make sound clinical judgments.
  • SLO 2b: R.N. to B.S.N. students will demonstrate the ability to comprehensively assess a patient, family, or community in order to determine level of clinical need or priority.

Goal 3:

The GGHSON baccalaureate program will provide opportunities for students to engage in the delivery of safe and competent nursing care.

  • SLO 3a: Accelerated B.S.N. students will develop a plan of care with the patient/family and health care team.
  • SLO 3b: R.N. to B.S.N. students will demonstrate the ability to utilize the nursing process when providing care to individuals, families, and communities.

Goal 4:

The GGHSON baccalaureate program integrates technology to enhance pedagogical methods that support active learning.

  • SLO 4: Accelerated B.S.N. and R.N. to B.S.N. students will demonstrate the use of information management, computer technology, and the use of information systems in nursing practice.