Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Outcomes

The graduates of the Mark and Huldah Buntain College of Nursing at Northwest University effectively:

1. Integrate Christian faith into professional nursing practice to serve individuals, families, and populations.
2. Plan compassionate and culturally sensitive care with the guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
3. Apply clinical judgement to deliver safe person-centered care across the lifespan and health-illness continuum.
4. Utilize patient care technologies and informatic processes to deliver quality, safe and effective nursing care.
5. Integrate evidence-based practice and scholarly inquiry into clinical decisions for quality patient care.
6. Practice leadership behaviors, ethical decision making, and communication skills in collaboration with interprofessional teams.
7. Articulate problems in complex healthcare systems to contribute to a culture of safety.
8. Examine solutions for population health within the frameworks of health promotion, policy, and health systems.
9. Create a professional identity inclusive of personal well-being, professional growth, and career-long learning.