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Program Learning Outcomes
The School of Nursing has adopted the following Program Learning Outcomes based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials for Nursing Education, 2026.
| AACN Domain | SoN Program Learning Outcome Description |
| Knowledge for Nursing Practice | Integrate and apply interdisciplinary concepts from general education, sciences, and nursing knowledge to inform accurate clinical judgment and innovative nursing practice. |
| Person Centered Care | Provide holistic, compassionate patient and family centered care that honors cultural values and supports shared decision-making. |
| Population Health | Promote equitable health outcomes through advocacy, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies across the healthcare continuum among diverse populations. |
| Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline | Synthesize and apply reliable evidence-based resources to support healthcare outcomes. |
| Quality and Safety | Apply principles of safety and quality improvement to minimize risk and enhance healthcare outcomes. |
| Interprofessional Partnerships | Collaborate with healthcare team and stakeholders to optimize care, enhance the healthcare experience, and strengthen outcomes. |
| Systems-based Practice | Coordinate care and resources within complex health systems to promote safe, equitable, and high-quality outcomes for diverse populations. |
| Informatics and Healthcare Technologies | Employ informatics and healthcare technologies to enhance knowledge, support decision-making, and deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient care in alignment with best practices. |
| Professionalism | Demonstrate and uphold professional nursing identity that reflects ethical, accountable, and collaborative practice. |
| Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development | Participate in activities that foster personal, professional, and leadership development. |