The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Saint Joseph’s College is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to practice as a nurse generalist in a variety of settings. Graduates are able to assume appropriate responsibilities in the context of further professional development and to participate in continuing education and graduate study.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Professionalism:  Demonstrates professional behaviors in appearance and demeanor: uses legal and ethical principles; acts accountable in role as: advocate, collaborator, teacher, team member and leader; integrates research into practice; and becomes an independent learner.
• Holistic Care:  Demonstrates holistic caring behaviors to: clients and recognizes the importance of holistic self-care; community; colleagues; including health promotion and illness prevention.
• Communication:  Communicates effectively and professionally: verbally, nonverbally, in writing and using computer technology.
• Critical Thinking:  Demonstrates critical thinking focusing on: clinical reasoning, problem solving and effective use of the nursing process.
• Safe, Effective Care:  Demonstrates safe, effective care throughout the life span (and at the end of life) that is based on accepted principles and standards of nursing practice, reflects evidenced-based care and culturally competent.