Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Nursing] From Florida Gulf Coast University

Graduates are prepared to assume vital roles in the improvement of client health care outcomes. General education and state-mandated common prerequisites for nursing form the foundation of study for the major. The community partnered, learning-centered nursing curriculum is grounded in knowledge of the theory and practice of nursing with integration of critical thinking, communication, health promotion, caring, and cultural connectedness constructs. ?

Consistent with its mission and guiding principles, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement, as supported by a sound teaching-learning process. Within this process, students and instructors share responsibility for learning that is a movement from the simple to the complex, the concrete to the abstract, and the dependent to the independent. The Academic Learning Compact (ALC) initiative supports the teaching-learning process by clearly identifying expected core student learning outcomes in the areas of content/discipline knowledge and skills, communication skills, and critical thinking skills; aligning curricula with expectations; and using assessment to guide continuous improvement.

Graduates will :

• Demonstrate evidence based, outcome focused nursing care while maintaining a culture of safety.
• Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the major regulatory agencies impact on patient care quality, workplace safety, and the scope of nursing practice.
• Demonstrate adherence to professional and ethical standards with attention to diversity,
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and accountability for patient outcomes when collaborating with other health care team members.