Learning Outcomes for Nursing Program

Statement of Purpose for the Nursing Program

The purpose of the Baccalaureate Program in Nursing at Molloy University is to prepare the nurse generalist to practice in a variety of health care settings in beginning clinical leadership/ management roles. The program is designed to build on the liberal arts and sciences and provide a foundation for advanced study. The Judeo-Christian tradition of Molloy University provides a basis for the nursing framework, thereby preparing nurses for humanistic professional practice.

Characteristics of the Baccalaureate Graduate in the Nursing Program

The graduate of the baccalaureate nursing program of Molloy University is a liberally educated individual who has acquired the knowledge and skills to provide humanistic nursing practice in multiple settings as well as a foundation for advanced study in nursing. This nurse:

• Demonstrates professional practice that upholds the inherent worth and dignity of individuals, families and communities, sensitive to their diverse spiritual and cultural needs.
• Synthesizes knowledge from the humanities, sciences and nursing as the foundation for critical thinking and decision making.
• Employs effective communication skills throughout the scope of professional practice.
• Utilizes evolving technology to promote quality patient outcomes.
• Provides consistent, safe and competent patient centered care.
• Considers the complex economic, legal, political and ethical issues affecting the delivery of care in the global and dynamic health care environment.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership abilities as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Evaluates and integrates research that supports evidenced based nursing practice.
• Demonstrates intellectual inquisitiveness and a lifelong commitment to learning.